HP Officejet 450 User Manual

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Printer Specifications
This chapter provides information about supported media types and sizes and 
printer specifications.
Print Method Drop on-demand thermal inkjet printing
Print Speed*:
(Letter)Fast Normal Best
Black text 9 ppm 5 ppm 1.6 ppm
Mixed text with color 
graphics8 ppm 3 ppm 1 ppm
Full page color photo
Color photo 4 x 6 in 
(101 x 152 mm)Best + up to 
4800 x 1200 
Optimized dpi**
*Approximate figures for AC power only. Exact speed dependent on the system 
configuration, software program, and document complexity.
Black Resolution Maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi
Color Resolution Windows: 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi**
Macintosh: High Resolution Photo
Printer 
LanguagesHP Deskjet 450 printer: HP PCL3 enhanced
Software 
CompatibilityMicrosoft Windows
® 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP; Macintosh System 8.6 and above; 
MS-DOS applications
Fonts 13 built-in fonts in portrait orientation. US fonts: CG Times, CG Times Italic, 
Universe, Universe Italic, Courier, Courier Italic, Letter Gothic, Letter Gothic Italic. 
International fonts: Arabic, Baltic, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew
** Up to 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi color printing on hp premium photo papers and 1200 x 1200 
input dpi; will require a large amount of disk space and take longer to print. 
						

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Smart Software 
FeaturesInk Level Indicator, Battery Charge Indicator, hp instant support, myPrintMileage*, 
Bluetooth Configuration*.
Built-in printer driver features:
Mirror Image, Rotate 180 Degrees, Use Different First Page, HP ZoomSmart 
Scaling technology, PhotoREt, 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi**, Emulate LaserJet 
Margins, Symmetrical Margins, Two-Sided Printing (Duplex), Handout, Booklet, 
Tiling, Watermark*, Print from Last Page, HP Preview*, Print in Sepia*, Print in 
Grayscale, HP Digital Photography, Optimize for Photocopy or Fax, Ink Volume, 
Align Print Cartridges, Clean Print Cartridges, Calibrate Color.
*Windows only
**Up to 4800 x 1200 Optimized dpi color printing on premium photo papers and 
1200 x 1200 input dpi.
Media Type/SizePaperUS Legal 8.5 x 14 in (216 x 356 mm)
US Letter 8.5 x 11 in (216 x 279 mm)
US Executive 7.25 x 10.5 in (184 x 267 mm)
ISO A4 210 x 297 mm
JIS B5 182 x 257 mm
ISO A5 148 x 210 mm
TransparenciesUS Letter 8.5 x 11 in (216 x 279 mm)
European A4 210 x 297 mm
CardsUS Letter 8.5 x 11 in (216 x 279 mm)
A4 210 x 297 mm
5 x 8 in
Index card 4 x 6 in
Photo paper 4 x 6 in
Hagaki card 200 x 148 mm
Hagaki card 100 x 148 mm
LabelUS Letter 8.5 x 11 in (216 x 279 mm)
European A4 210 x 297 mm
Media HandlingInput tray Plain paper: up to 45 sheets or 0.18 in (4.5 mm) thick
Photo paper: up to 15 sheets or 0.18 in (4.5 mm) thick
Labels: up to 5 sheets or 0.12 in (3 mm) thick
Transparencies: up to 10 sheets or 0.12 in (3 mm) thick
Cards: up to 15 or 0.12 in (3 mm) thick
Card slot Cards: up to 15 or 0.12 in (3 mm) thick
Photo paper: up to 15 or 0.12 in (3 mm) thick
Recommended 
Media WeightInput tray Paper: 20 to 24 lb bond (74 to 90 g/m
2)
Input tray and 
card slotCards: up to 100 lb index (200 g/m
2)
I/O Interface Parallel, USB, Infrared, Bluetooth, CompactFlash (Type I and II)
Printer Memory 16 MB of built-in RAM
Dimensions* 13.3 in (338.2 mm) W x 6.5 in (163.7 mm) D x 3.2 in (82.4 mm) H
*These are the maximum dimensions.
Weight 4.2 lb (1.9 kg) without print cartridges and battery
4.63 lb (2.1 kg) without print cartridges but with battery
Duty Cycle 500 pages/month 
						

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Power 
RequirementsPower adapter Input voltage: 100 - 240 AC, 50/60 Hz
Output voltage: 19 VDC, 3.16 A
BatteryLithium-ion ~1800 mAh (11.1 VDC)
Power 
ConsumptionLess than 2 watts when off, 5 watts maximum non-printing, 20 watts maximum 
printing.
Operating 
Environment Operating temperature: 0° to 55°C (32° to 131°F)
Recommended operating condition: 15° to 35°C (59° to 95°F)
Storage temperature: -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F)
Relative humidity: 15 to 95% RH non-condensing 
(Recommended: 20 to 80% RH non-condensing)
Battery operating temperatures: Charging: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C);
Using and storing: -4° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C)
Noise levels: 56 dBA
System 
Requirements 
for Windows and 
MacintoshMinimum
Windows 98: P60 MHz, 16 MB RAM
Windows NT 4.0: P100 MHz, 32 MB RAM
Windows Me: P166 MHz, 32 MB RAM
Windows 2000: P166 MHz, 64 MB RAM
Windows XP: P233 MHz, 64 MB RAM
Mac OS 8.6.x: iMac 333 MHz or G3 350 MHz, 64 MB RAM
Mac OS 9.x: iMac 333 MHz or G3 350 MHz, 64 MB RAM; IR: 9.x or later
Mac OS X: G3 (except original PowerBook G3), 128 MB RAM
Recommended
For all Windows operating systems except Windows XP: PII 450 MHz, 128 MB 
RAM, 200 MB hard disk space
Windows XP: PII 450 MHz, 256 MB RAM, 200 MB hard disk space
Mac OS 8.6.x: iMac 333 MHz or G3 350 MHz, 128 MB RAM
Mac OS 9.x: iMac 333 MHz or G3 350 MHz, 128 MB RAM
Mac OS X: G4 800 MHz, 256 MB RAM
Warranty 1-year limited warranty
Product 
CertificationsSafety Certifications: CCC S&E (China), CSA (Canada), PSB (Singapore), 
UL (USA), TUV-GS (Germany), CE (European Union), B mark (Poland)
EMI/EMC Certifications: FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class B (USA), CTICK 
(Australia and New Zealand), CE (European Union), BSMI (Taiwan), GOST 
(Russia), ICES (Canada) 
						

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LED Reference
The printer LEDs indicate printer status and are useful for diagnosing printing 
problems. This chapter provides a list of LED status light combinations, what 
they indicate and how to solve the problem.
For a description of the printer’s LEDs, see Understanding printer buttons and 
LEDs.
LED indication Explanation and Recommended Action
Power LED is green. If using AC power: Printer is turned on and idle.
If using battery power: Battery is 41-100% charged and 
printer is turned on and idle.

No action required.
Power LED is red. Battery is less than 10% charged and printer is turned on 
and idle.

Plug in the power adapter to begin recharging the 
battery. See Charging and using the battery.
Power LED is amber. Battery is 10-40% charged and printer is turned on and 
idle.

Plug in the power adapter to begin recharging the 
battery. See Charging and using the battery.
Battery charge LED is green. Battery is charging.

No action required.
Battery charge LED is red. Battery is faulty.

Replace the battery. See HP Supplies and Accessories. 
						

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Power LED blinks. Printer is printing.

No action required.
Power, Resume, Left and Right 
print cartridge LEDs cycle.Printer is either powering on or off.

No action required.
Resume  LED blinks. Printer is either stalled, waiting for special media to dry, out 
of paper, or processing DPOF printing.

If out of paper, load paper. Press the RESUME BUTTON to 
continue the print job.
Left print cartridge LED blinks. Tri-color print cartridge needs attention.

Reinstall the print cartridge and try to print. If the error 
persists, replace the cartridge. See Replacing the print 
cartridges.
Right print cartridge LED blinks. Black or photo print cartridge needs attention.

Reinstall the print cartridge and try to print. If the error 
persists, replace the cartridge. See Replacing the print 
cartridges.
Right and Left print cartridge 
LEDs blink.Tri-color and black or photo print cartridges need attention.

Reinstall the print cartridges and try to print. If the error 
persists, replace the cartridges. See Replacing the print 
cartridges.
Left print cartridge LED on. Tri-color print cartridge is low on ink.

Replace the print cartridge. See Replacing the print 
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Right print cartridge LED on. Black or photo print cartridge is low on ink.

Replace the print cartridge. See Replacing the print 
cartridges.
Right and Left print cartridge LEDs on. Tri-color and black or photo print cartridges are low on ink.

Replace the print cartridges. See Replacing the print 
cartridges.
Power LED off, Resume LED blinks. Media jam or paper motor stall.

Clear the jammed paper. See Print media is jammed. 
After clearing the jam, press the R
ESUME BUTTON to 
continue the print job.
If no paper jam exists, press the R
ESUME BUTTON. If this 
does not work, try turning the printer off and then on 
again, and resend the print job.
Power LED blinks, Resume LED blinks. Media jam or carriage stall.

Clear the jammed paper. See Print media is jammed. 
After clearing the jam, press the R
ESUME BUTTON to 
continue the print job.
If no paper jam exists, press the R
ESUME BUTTON. If this 
does not work, try turning the printer off and then on 
again, and resend the print job.
Power LED blinks, Resume LED blinks, 
Left and Right print cartridge LEDs on.Media jam or service station stall.

Clear the jammed paper. See Print media is jammed. 
After clearing the jam, press the R
ESUME BUTTON to 
continue the print job.
If no paper jam exists, press the R
ESUME BUTTON. If this 
does not work, try turning the printer off and then on 
again, and resend the print job.
Power LED turns on twice as long 
as off.Print job is being canceled.

No action required. 
						

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Power LED, Resume LED, Left and 
Right print cartridge LEDs on.New firmware is being flashed to the printer.

No action required.
Power LED on, Resume LED blinks, 
Right print cartridge LED turns on 
twice as long as off.Ink service module almost full.

If you have a replacement for the ink service module, 
replace it immediately by following the instructions that 
come with it.

Otherwise, visit www.hp.com/support/dj450 or see 
Customer Support to get a replacement.
In the meantime, you can press the R
ESUME BUTTON to 
continue printing, but this LED error state will remain 
until the ink service module is replaced. When the ink 
service module is full, the printer will stop printing.
Power LED on, Resume LED on, Right 
print cartridge LED turns on twice as 
long as off.Ink service module full.

If you have a replacement for the ink service module, 
replace it immediately by following the instructions that 
come with it.

Otherwise, visit www.hp.com/support/dj450 or see 
Customer Support to get a replacement.
In the meantime, you can remove the black print 
cartridge and print using only the tri-color print cartridge. 
The color results and print speed may be affected. See 
Single-cartridge printing mode.
Infrared LED on. Printer is receiving infrared transmission.

No action required.
Power LED, Resume LED, Left and 
Right print cartridge LEDs cycle at 
fast rate.Printer error.

Press the RESUME BUTTON to print the error code. Press 
the P
OWER BUTTON to reset the printer. 
						

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Customer Support
This chapter provides information on contacting HP Customer Support.
The information in the Troubleshooting  chapter suggests solutions to common 
problems. If your printer is not operating properly and these suggestions do not 
solve your problem, use one of the following support services for assistance.
Internet
Visit our websites for the latest printer software, product, operating system, and 
support information:
http://www.hp.com/support/dj450
http://www.hp.com/cposupport
hp instant support
You can access hp instant support from the Toolbox. To do so, click the 
Information tab in the Toolbox and then click the hp instant support button.
hp instant support connects you to a set of dynamic web resources that tracks 
printer status and usage. It includes the following information:

Printer usage pattern (ink and media usage) via a link to myPrintMileage.

Online troubleshooting tips
HP telephone support
During the warranty period, you may obtain assistance from the HP Customer 
Care Center.
Before calling, print a configuration page and have the following information 
ready:
1What model printer do you have?
2What is the serial number of your printer (check the back of your printer)?
3What is the brand and model of your computer?
4What is the version of printer software you are using? (Open the printer 
driver and see the version in the title bar.)
5Have you printed a diagnostic page?
Have this information ready when you call HP Customer Support at any of the 
following numbers: hp instant support web pages are dynamically created. Bookmarking this site 
and connecting via the bookmark will not display the current information. 
Instead, connect from the Toolbox. 
						

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For customers in North America
For customers outside of North America
During Warranty US: 208 323 2551 Monday through Friday 6am to 
6pm (MST)
Canada: (905) 206 4663 Monday through Friday 
8am to 8pm (EST)
Post Warranty US: 900 555 1500 ($2.50 per minute, maximum of 
$25.00) or 800 999 1148 ($25.00 per call will be 
charged to your Visa or MasterCard) Monday 
through Friday 6am to 6pm (MST)
Canada: (905) 206 4663 (Visa, MasterCard, or 
American Express) Monday through Friday 8am to 
8pm (EST)
The cost of telephone support and opening hours differ for different regions. 
Please refer to the HP Customer Care web page at
http://www.hp.com/cpso-support/guide/psd/expectations.html
 for the latest 
updates on telephone number, cost and opening hours of your regional HP 
Customer Care Center.
Africa/Middle East 41 22/780 71 11 Argentina (Buenos Aires) 54-11 4778 8380
Outside Buenos Aires 0810 555 5520
Australia (03) 8877 8000 Austria 0660 6386
Bahamas 1 800 711 2884 Bermuda 1 800 711 2884
Belgium
(Dutch) 02 626 88 06
(French) 02 626 88 07Brazil (Grande Sao Paulo) 11 4689 2282
11 4689 2012
Outside Sao Paulo 0800 15 7751
0800 13 0999
Canada (905) 206 4663 Chile   123 800 360 999
Cayman Islands 1 800 711 2884 Costa Rica 0 800 011 0524
China 010 6564 5959
800 810 5959Colombia 9 800 11 4726
Czech Republic 02 471 7327 Denmark 39 29 4099
El Salvador 800 1785 + 1 800 711 2884 Ecuador (Andinatel):
999119 + 1 800 711 2884
Ecuador (Pacifictel): 1 800 225528
Finland 0203 4 7 288 France 01 43 62 34 34
Germany 0180 52 58 143 Greece 01 6189890 
						

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Australia
Calling from elsewhere in the world
Contact your local dealer or nearest HP Sales and Support Office for technical 
assistance or hardware repair services.
Guatemala 1 800 999 5105 Haiti 183 + 1 800 711 2884
Honduras 800 0 123 + 1 800 711 2884 Jamaica 0 800 711 2884
Hong Kong SAR 300 28555 Hungary  36 1 252 4505
India 9111 682 6035 Indonesia  21 350 3408
Ireland 01 662 5525 Italy 02 264 10350
Japan 0570-000511 Korea (Seoul) 02 3270 0700
Outside Seoul 080 999 0700
Malaysia 03 295 2566 Mexico (Mexico City) 5258 9922 Outside Mexico City  01 800 472 6684
New Zealand 0800 441 147 Norway  22 11 6299
Nicaragua (English): 174 + 1 800 711 2884
Nicaragua (Spanish): 164 + 1 800 711 2884 Panama 001 800 711 2884
Peru 0 800 10111 Philippines 2 867 3551
Poland 22 37 5065 Portugal 1 441 7 199
Puerto Rico 1 800 711 2884 Russia 095 923 50 01
Republica Dominicana 1 800 711 2884 Singapore 6 272 5300
Spain 902 321 123 Sweden 8 619 2170
Switzerland 0 848 80 11 11 Taiwan 2 2717 0055
Thailand 2 6614000 The Netherlands 020 606 8751
Turkey  90  216  579 71 71  United Kingdom 0870 842 2339
Venezuela 0 800 hpinvent (0 800 474 6836)
Caracas 207 8488 Vietnam 8 823 4530
Post Warranty If your product is not under warranty, you can call 
613 8877 8000. A per-incident, out-of-warranty 
support fee of $27.50 (inc GST) will be charged to 
your credit card. You can also call 1902 910 910 
($27.50 charged to your phone account) from 9am 
to 5pm Monday to Friday. (Charges and support 
hours are subject to change without notice.)