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 longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo
printing. This affordable, photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp
images when you use this paper with any inkjet printer. Available in semi-gloss finish in
8.5 x 11 inch, A4, 4 x 6 inch and 10 x 15 cm. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Photo Value Packs:
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package Original HP ink cartridges and HP
Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable
professional photos with your HP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper
have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after
print. Great for printing out an entire vacation’s worth of photos or multiple prints to share.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to 
www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If prompted,
choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE:At this time, some portions of the HP Web site are available in English only.
Tips for selecting and using media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
• Always use media that conforms to the device specifications. For more information,
see 
Media specifications.
• Load only one type of media at a time into a tray or automatic document feeder (ADF)
(some models only).
• When loading the trays and ADF (some models only), make sure the media is properly
loaded. For more information, see 
Load media or Load an original in the automatic
document feeder (ADF).
• Do not overload the tray or ADF (some models only). For more information, see 
Media
specifications.
• To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading the
following media in the trays or ADF (some models only):
◦Multipart forms
◦Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
◦Media with cutouts or perforations
◦Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
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							◦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. For more information, see 
Maintain the device.
To load an original on the scanner glass
1.Lift the scanner lid.
2.Load your original print side down.
TIP:For more help on loading an original, refer to the engraved guides along the
edge of the glass.
3.Close the lid.
Load an original in the automatic document feeder (ADF)
NOTE:The ADF is available for some models only.
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							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 sheets of plain paper.
To load an original in the document feeder tray
1.Load your original, with the print side up, into the document feeder tray. Place the
pages so that the top edge of the document goes in first. Slide the media into the
automatic document feeder until you hear a beep or see a message on the display
indicating that the loaded pages were detected.
TIP:For more help on loading originals in the automatic document feeder, refer
to the diagram engraved in the document feeder tray.
2.Slide the width guides inward until they stop at the left and right edges of the media.
NOTE:Remove all originals from the document feeder tray before lifting the lid on
the device.
Load media
This section provides instructions for loading media into the device.
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							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.
•Photo paper: If the photo paper has a tab along one edge, make sure the tab is
pointing towards the back of the product.
•Transparencies: Insert transparencies with the rough side down and the
adhesive strip pointing towards the back of the product.
•Custom-sized media: Use only custom-sized media that is supported by the
device. For more information, see 
Media specifications.
3.Slide the media guides in the tray to adjust them for the media size that you have
loaded.
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							Maintain the device
This section provides instructions for keeping the device in top working condition. Perform
these maintenance procedures as necessary.
•
Clean the scanner glass
•
Clean the exterior
•
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 size.
To clean the scanner glass
1.Turn off the device.
2.Lift the scanner lid.
3.Clean the glass by using a soft, lint-free cloth that has been sprayed with a mild glass
cleaner. Dry the glass with a dry, soft, lint-free cloth.
CAUTION:Use only glass cleaner to clean the scanner glass. Avoid cleaners
that contain abrasives, acetone, benzene, and carbon tetrachloride, all of which
can damage the scanner glass. Avoid isopropyl alcohol because it can leave
streaks on the glass.
CAUTION:Do not spray the glass cleaner directly on the glass. If too much glass
cleaner is applied, the cleaner could leak under the glass and damage the
scanner.
4.Close the scanner lid, and turn on the device.
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							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 up multiple pages or if it does not pick up plain
paper, you can clean the rollers and separator pad. Lift the automatic document feeder
cover to access the pick assembly inside the automatic document feeder, clean the rollers
or separator pad, and then close the cover.
If you have lines or dust appearing on scanned documents or faxes, clean the plastic strip
in the ADF.
To clean the rollers or separator pad
1.Remove all originals from the document feeder tray.
2.Lift the automatic document feeder cover (1).
This provides easy access to the rollers (2) and separator pad (3), as shown below.
1Automatic document feeder cover
2Rollers
3Separator pad
3.Lightly dampen a clean lint-free cloth with distilled water, then squeeze any excess
liquid from the cloth.
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							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 in.
2.Lift the cover of the automatic document feeder until it stops, and then gently pry the
cover to release the catch.
3.Continue lifting the automatic document feeder cover to the vertical position.
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							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 cover of the automatic document feeder.
7.Plug in the power cord, and then turn on the device.
NOTE:If you still see dust or lines on scans after cleaning the plastic strip, you
may need to order a new plastic strip. For more information, see 
Solve a
problem.
Turn off the device
Turn off the product by pressing the  (power) button located on the product. Wait until
the power light turns off before unplugging the power cord or turning off a power strip. If
you improperly turn off the product, the print carriage might not return to the correct
position causing problems with the ink cartridges and print quality issues.
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							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:
•
Print documents
•
Print brochures
•
Print on envelopes
•
Print a Web page
•
Print photos
•
Print on special and custom-sized paper
•
Print borderless documents
Print documents
NOTE:With certain types of paper, you can print on both sides of a sheet of paper
(called “two-sided printing” or “duplex printing”). For more information, see 
Two-sided
printing (duplexing).
Follow the instructions for your operating system.
•
Print documents (Windows)
•
Print documents (Mac OS X)
Print documents (Windows)
1.Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Load media.
2.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
3.Select the product you want to print to.
4.If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
5.Click a type of print task in the Printing Shortcuts list. The preset default settings for
the shortcuts are displayed.
6.If you change any settings on the Printing Shortcuts tab, you can save your custom
settings as a new printing shortcut:
a. Select the shortcut, and then click Save As.
b. To delete a shortcut, select the shortcut, and then click Delete.
TIP:You can change more options for the print job by using the features
available on the other tabs in the dialog box.
7.Click OK.
8.Click Print or OK to begin printing.
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							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.
5.Change the print settings for the option provided in the pop-up menus, as appropriate
for your project.
NOTE:If your computer is using Mac OS X (v10.5), click the blue disclosure
triangle next to the Printer selection to access these options.
6.Click Print to begin printing.
Print brochures
Follow the instructions for your operating system.
NOTE:To set print settings for all print jobs, make the changes in the printer driver.
For more information about the features of the Windows printer driver, see the online
help for the driver. For more information about printing from a specific application, see
the documentation that came with the application.
•Print brochures (Windows)
•
Print brochures (Mac OS X)
Print brochures (Windows)
1.Load paper in the tray. For more information, see Load media.
2.On the File menu in your software application, click Print.
3.Select the product you want to print to.
4.If you need to change settings, click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties,
Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.
5.Select Brochure Printing – Borderless in the Printing Shortcuts list. The default
settings are displayed.
6.Change any other print settings.
TIP:You can change more options for the print job by using the features
available on the other tabs in the dialog box.
7.Click Print to begin printing.
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