HP Officejet 4500 User Manual

Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
HP Advanced Photo Paper
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging.
It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel
comparable to a store processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5
x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch) and two finishes – glossy or
soft gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for...

◦Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
◦Media that contains staples or clips
NOTE:To scan, copy, or fax documents that contain pages that do not conform
to these guidelines, use the scanner glass. For more information, see 
Load an
original on the scanner glass.
Load an original on the scanner glass
You can copy, scan, or fax up to letter- or A4-size originals by loading them on the glass.
NOTE:Many of the special features will not work correctly if the glass and lid backing
are not clean....

You can copy, scan, or fax a one-sided, single- or multiple-page, A4- or letter-size
document by placing it in the document feeder tray.
CAUTION:Do not load photos in the ADF; this might cause damage to your photos.
NOTE:Two-sided legal-size documents cannot be scanned, copied, or faxed using
the ADF.
NOTE:Some features, such as the Fit to Page copy feature, do not work when you
load your originals in the ADF. You must load your originals on the glass.
The document feeder tray holds a maximum of 50...

To load media
1.Pull out the tray extender.
2.Insert the media print-side down along the right of the main tray. Make sure the stack
of media aligns with the right and back edges of the tray, and does not exceed the
line marking in the tray.
NOTE:Do not load paper while the device is printing.
•Envelopes: Load envelopes with the flaps facing up to the right or the back of
the tray. Depending on the type of envelope you are loading, the flap hinge should
be on the left or towards the back of the tray....

Maintain the device
This section provides instructions for keeping the device in top working condition. Perform
these maintenance procedures as necessary.
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Clean the scanner glass
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Clean the exterior
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Clean the automatic document feeder (ADF) (Some models only)
Clean the scanner glass
NOTE:Dust or dirt on the scanner glass, scanner lid backing, or scanner frame can
slow down performance, degrade the quality of scans, and affect the accuracy of
special features such as fitting copies to a certain page...

Clean the exterior 
WARNING!Before cleaning the device, turn off the power and unplug the power
cord from the electrical socket.
Use a soft, damp, lint-free cloth to wipe dust, smudges, and stains off of the case. The
exterior of the device does not require cleaning. Keep fluids away from the interior of the
device, as well as from the device control panel.
Clean the automatic document feeder (ADF) (Some models only)
NOTE:The ADF is available for some models only.
If the automatic document feeder picks...

4.Use the damp cloth to wipe any residue off the rollers or separator pad.
NOTE:If the residue does not come off using distilled water, try using isopropyl
(rubbing) alcohol.
5.Close the cover of the automatic document feeder.
To clean the plastic strip inside the automatic document feeder
1.Turn off the device and unplug the power cord.
NOTE:Depending how long the device is unplugged, the date and time might
be erased. You might need to reset the date and time later, when you plug the
power cord back...

4.Lift the automatic document feeder mechanism.
5.Clean the plastic strip with a soft cloth or sponge slightly moistened with a nonabrasive
glass cleaner.
CAUTION:Do not use abrasives, acetone, benzene, or carbon tetrachloride on
the plastic strip, since they can damage it. Do not place or spray liquid directly on
the plastic strip. The liquid might seep under the glass and damage the device.
6.Gently lower the automatic document feeder mechanism to avoid dislodging the
plastic strip, and then close the...

2Print
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. You need to
change the settings manually only when you want to change print quality, print on specific
types of paper, or use special features. For more information about selecting the best
print media for your documents, see 
Select print media.
This section contains the following topics:
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Print documents
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Print brochures
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Print on envelopes
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Print a Web page
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Print photos
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Print on special and custom-sized paper
•...

Print documents (Mac OS X)
1.Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Load media.
2.If you are using Mac OS X (v10.4), complete the following steps:
a.From the File menu in your software application, choose Page Setup.
b. Choose the desired printer in the Format for pop-up menu.
c. Specify the page attributes, such as the paper size, orientation, and scaling.
d. Click OK.
3.From the File menu in your software application, choose Print.
4.Make sure the product you want to use is selected....