HP Officejet 4500 User Manual

C Additional fax setup
Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)..................................................................................175
Choose the correct fax setup for your home or office.......................................................176
Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received).........................................................178
Case B: Set up the device with DSL.................................................................................179
Case C: Set up the...

Use the HP Solution Center (Windows).................................................................................207
HP Utility (Mac OS X).............................................................................................................207
Embedded Web server (some models only)..........................................................................208
F Errors (Windows)
Fax Memory...

1 Get started
This guide provides details about how to use the device and to resolve problems.
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Accessibility
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Eco-Tips
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Understand the device parts
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Use the product control panel
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Finding the device model number
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Select print media
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Load an original on the scanner glass
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Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF)
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Load media
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Maintain the device
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Turn off the device
NOTE:If you are using the device with a computer running Windows XP Starter
Edition, Windows Vista Starter Edition,...

Eco-Tips
HP is committed to helping customers reduce their environmental footprint. HP has
provided the Eco-Tips below to help you focus on ways to assess and reduce the impact
of your printing choices. In addition to specific features in this product, please visit the HP
Eco Solutions Web site for more information on HPs environmental initiatives.
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/
•Duplex printing: Use Paper-saving Printing to print two-sided documents with
multiple pages on same sheet to...

1Control panel
2Main tray
3Cartridge access door
4Scanner glass
5Automatic document feeder
6Scanner lid
Printing supplies area
HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 WirelessHP Officejet 4500 Desktop
1Cartridge access door
2Ink cartridges
Back view
HP Officejet 4500 / HP Officejet 4500 WirelessHP Officejet 4500 Desktop
1Universal serial bus (USB) port
2Ethernet port (HP Officejet 4500 only)
3Power input
Understand the device parts 11
 

41-LINE (fax)
52-EXT (phone)
Use the product control panel
This section contains the following topics:
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Overview of buttons and lights
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Change product settings
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Types of messages
Overview of buttons and lights
The following diagram and related table provide a quick reference to the device control
panel features.
LabelName and Description
1Wireless button (HP Officejet 4500 Wireless): Turns the 802.11 wireless feature on or off. The
button is lit when the wireless feature is on.
2Keypad: Enters...

LabelName and Description
11Scan function indicator 
12Copy Color function indicator 
13Copy B&W function indicator 
14Fax Color function indicator 
15Fax B&W function indicator 
16Power: Turns the device on or off. The Power button is lit when the device is on. The light blinks
while performing a job.
When the device is turned off, a minimal amount of power is still supplied. To completely
disconnect the power supply, turn the device off, and then unplug the power cord.
Change product settings
You use...

To change settings for a mode
1.After selecting a mode, press the arrow buttons to scroll through the available settings
available, and then press OK to select the setting you want to change.
2.Press the arrow buttons to change the settings, and then press OK.
NOTE:Use the left arrow  button or  button when you want to delete an incorrect
entry on the display.
Change product settings
To change the product settings or print reports, use the options available in the Setup
menu:
1.Press the 
 (Setup)...

Critical error messages
Critical error messages inform you of a device failure. Some of these messages can be
cleared by pressing the Power button to turn off the device, and then turning it on again.
If a critical error persists, service is required. For more information, see 
Solve a
problem.
Finding the device model number
In addition to the model name that appears on the front of the device, this device has a
specific model number. You can use this number to help determine which supplies or...

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