HP 450 manual Check the printer connection, Parallel or USB, Infrared, Bluetooth

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Step 3: Check the printer connection

Parallel or USB

Make sure your printer is connected directly to the parallel or USB port. Do not share the port with other devices, such as a Zip drive. Make sure the cable is connected firmly to the printer and computer.

Infrared

Make sure any necessary software is installed in the host device, for example, BtPrint for Palm OS PDA users. If you are still having problems, consult the infrared documentation for the PDA or laptop device.

Tips for infrared connections

Place the infrared-sending device so its infrared lens is within 3 feet (1 meter) from the printer and within a 30-degree total angle from the printer’s infrared lens. The printer’s infrared LED turns green when receiving an infrared transmission.

If the infrared-sending device is moved out of range of the printer’s infrared lens at any time during the printing process, the printer will stop printing and await additional data. If you realign the devices quickly, the print job should resume.

Continue to keep the infrared-sending device aimed at the printer’s infrared port while the printer is receiving the file. You can move the device away after the printer’s infrared LED turns off.

Bluetooth

Make sure any necessary software is installed in the host device, for example, BtPrint for Palm OS PDA users. Make sure your Bluetooth settings are correct. To do so, you need to connect the printer to the computer via a USB or parallel cable. Open the Toolbox, click the Printer Services tab and then click the Configure Bluetooth Settings button. Make sure your Bluetooth settings are correct. See also Wireless printing problems and Bluetooth printing.

Tips for Bluetooth connections

For more information on using Bluetooth, see the wireless printing guide at http://www.hp.com/support/dj450.

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Contents Hp deskjet 450 mobile printer User’s guide Enww Contents Using the Toolbox Setting Up For more informationUnderstanding printer parts and functions Front viewBack view Bottom viewUnderstanding printer buttons and LEDs Connect the power cord Setting up the printerCheck the box contents Unpack the printerInstall the print cartridges Turn on the printerEnww Load paper Install the softwareConnect the printer cable if required For WindowsAlign the print cartridges Using the battery optionalBattery safety Charging and using the battery Understanding the batteryInstalling the battery Removing the battery Important notesTravel tips Installing Software USBMaking copies of the printer software To install the printer driverFor Windows To verify the installation To uninstall the softwareTo install the printer driver Mac OS For MacintoshBtPrint Installing software for PDAsFor Palm OS System requirementsPrinting from mobile phones Installing other softwareTo install the HP Deskjet 450 PDA Guide To copy from the Starter CDPrinter features Windows and Macintosh PrintingPrinting from notebooks and desktops Windows To change print settings for the current documentTo change default print settings To print from a Windows application Infrared printingPrinting from Macintosh Bluetooth printingSelecting the default printer using other options Displaying the HP Inkjet Utility Selecting the default printer in OSUsing the HP Inkjet Utility Two-sided printing Viewing the HP Inkjet Utility panelsCanceling a print job Print Media Selecting and UsingTips for selecting and using print media Selecting print mediaLoading print media Minimum printing marginsPrinting cards Printing photographs Calibrating colorPrinting digital camera photographs To print from a CompactFlash card Printing on transparencies For Windows Using the Toolbox Printer Status tabInformation tab Installing myPrintMileage Agent MyPrintMileagePrinter Services tab Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the printerCleaning the print cartridges To perform a level 2 cleaning To clean the print cartridgesTo perform a level 1 cleaning To align from the printer driver in Windows To perform a level 3 cleaningAligning the print cartridges To align in DOS Replacing the print cartridgesTo align in Macintosh USB only Enww Single-cartridge printing mode Calibrating colorReplaceable ink service module Check the power TroubleshootingGeneral troubleshooting tips Check the front access coverParallel or USB BluetoothCheck the printer connection InfraredCheck the print media Check the print settingsCheck the printer selection Check the LEDsGetting printer information Solving printer problemsPrinting diagnostic and configuration pages Printing a demoCheck the front access cover Check the printer setupPrinter takes a long time to print Check available system resources Unexpected printer shutdownCheck the status of the print cartridges Be patientMeaningless characters are printed Solving printing problemsBlank page is printed Placement of the text or graphics is wrong Check that the media is loaded correctly Check the color print settingsSomething on the page is missing or incorrect Check if print cartridge is removedInk is smearing Check the print modePoor print quality Check the paper qualityInk is not filling the text or graphics completely Check the printer driver settingsCheck the media type print setting Faded or dull-colored outputColors are printing as black and white Wrong colors are printingCheck the graphics placement If printing using a single print cartridgeCheck the print settings Bleeding colors in printoutInfrared printing does not work Wireless printing problemsBluetooth printing does not work Media is not picked up from the input tray Solving media feed problemsPaper output problem Paper skewPrint media is jammed Solving Macintosh-specific problems Tips for avoiding paper jamsSupplies HP Supplies AccessoriesAccessories Print cartridgesHP Office Paper HP Premium Inkjet Heavyweight PaperHP Printing Paper HP Office Recycled PaperHP Everyday Photo Paper HP Premium Photo PaperHP Photo Paper HP Premium Glossy PaperHP Premium Inkjet Transparency Film HP Professional Brochure and Flyer PaperHP Premium Plus Transparency Film HP Greeting Card PaperPrinter Specifications Enww Enww LED Reference Enww Enww Enww Hp instant support Customer SupportInternet HP telephone supportFor customers in North America For customers outside of North AmericaCalling from elsewhere in the world AustraliaHewlett-Packard Limited Warranty Statement Extent of Limited WarrantyLocal Law Limitations of WarrantyLimitations of Liability Declaration of Conformity Index NumericsEnww Enww

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