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b. Color bars: Look at the color bars in the middle of the page. You should see seven color bars. These bars should have sharp edges, should be solid (not streaked with white or other colors), and should be uniform in color throughout.

Example of Good Color Bars: All bars are solid, sharp-edged, and extend with uniform color across the entire page. The printer is operating correctly.

•The top black bar is printed by the Black Ink Cartridge

•The colored bars are printed by the Tri-color Ink Cartridge

Ragged or irregularly streaked or faded bars

Example of Bad Color Bars: The top bar is irregularly streaked or fading.

Example of Bad Color Bars: The top bar is ragged on one end.

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Contents Officejet Officejet Advantage Page User Guide Copyright information Safety informationAccessibility Hewlett-Packard Company noticesContents Fax ScanCopy Solve a problem Work with ink cartridges112 Technical information HP supplies and accessories Device management tools Additional fax setupNetwork setup some models only Errors Windows Visual AccessibilityGet started MobilityFront view Eco-TipsUnderstand the device parts Printing supplies area Back viewLabel Name and Description Use the product control panelOverview of buttons and lights Change product settings Select the modeTypes of messages Select print media Critical error messagesFinding the device model number Recommended papers for printing and copyingHP Photo Value Packs HP Advanced Photo Paper Tips for selecting and using mediaRecommended papers for photo printing HP Everyday Photo PaperLoad an original on the scanner glass To load an original on the scanner glassTo load an original in the document feeder tray Load an original in the automatic document feeder ADFLoad media To load media Maintain the device Clean the scanner glassTo clean the scanner glass To clean the rollers or separator pad Clean the exteriorClean the automatic document feeder ADF Some models only Maintain the device Turn off the device Print documents Windows PrintPrint documents Print brochures Windows Print brochuresPrint documents Mac OS Print brochures Mac OSPrint on envelopes Mac OS Print on envelopesPrint on envelopes Windows Quality Normal or BestPrint a Web page Mac OS Print a WebPrint a Web page Windows Print photos on photo paper Mac OS Print photosPrint photos on photo paper Windows Quality Best or Maximum dpiPrint on special and custom-sized paper Print on special or custom-sized paper WindowsPrint on special or custom-sized paper Mac OS Set up custom sizes Mac OSPrint borderless documents Choose Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size pop-up menuPrint borderless documents Mac OS Two-sided printing duplexingPrint borderless documents Windows Perform two-sided printing Windows Perform two-sided printing Mac OSScan an original from the product control panel ScanScan an original To scan from the product control panelPage Copy documents Change copy settingsCopy To copy documentsTo change copy settings for a single job To save the current settings as defaults for future jobsSend a basic fax FaxSend a fax To send a fax manually from an extension phone Send a fax manually from a phoneTo send a basic fax from the device control panel Send a fax using monitor dialing To send a fax from memory Send a fax from memorySchedule a fax to send later To schedule a fax from the device control panelTo send a fax to multiple recipients using group speed dial Send a fax in Error Correction ModeTo cancel a scheduled fax Send a fax to multiple recipientsReceive a fax manually To change the ECM setting from the control panelReceive a fax To receive a fax manually Set up backup faxOn Error Only Off Poll to receive a fax To set backup fax from the device control panelReprint received faxes from memory To reprint faxes in memory from the device control panelTo forward faxes from the device control panel Forward faxes to another numberSet the paper size for received faxes To set automatic reduction from the device control panel Set automatic reduction for incoming faxesBlock junk fax numbers To remove numbers from the list of junk fax numbers Add numbers to the junk fax listTo manually enter a number to block If you are done, press No Print a Junk Fax ReportReceive faxes to your computer Fax to PC and Fax to Mac Change fax settings Set the number of rings before answering Configure the fax headerSet the answer mode Auto answer To set or change the fax headerSet the fax error correction mode Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ringSet the fax speed Set the dial typeSet the redial options Fax speed setting Fast Medium Slow Set the fax sound volumeTo set the fax sound volume via the device control panel Fax over Internet Protocol FoIPPrint fax confirmation reports To enable fax confirmationUse reports Print fax error reports Print and view the fax logClear the fax log Print the details of the last fax transactionPrint a Caller ID History Report Work with ink cartridges Information about ink cartridgesCheck the estimated ink levels Related topicsHandle the ink cartridges Replace the ink cartridgesTo replace the ink cartridges Page Chapter Align the ink cartridges Store printing suppliesAdvanced ink cartridge maintainance To align the cartridges from the product control panelChapter Click Align the ink cartridges Mac OS Clean the ink cartridgesTo align the ink cartridges from the HP software To clean the ink cartridges from the product control panel To clean the ink cartridges from the HP softwareHP support Solve a problemIf you have a problem, follow these steps Before you call Obtain electronic supportHP support by phone Phone support period Telephone support numbers$OJ«ULH After the phone support period General troubleshooting tips and resourcesTroubleshooting topics Device shuts down unexpectedly Solve printing problemsError message appears on control-panel display Alignment failsDevice takes a long time to print Blank or partial page printedPlacement of the text or graphics is wrong Something on the page is missing or incorrectPoor print quality and unexpected printouts Solution 1 Use genuine HP cartridgesSolution 2 Check the paper Device prints half a page, then ejects the paperSolution 3 Wait a short period of time if possible Solution 4 Check the print settingsCheck the print quality settings Check the Print in Grayscale settingMac OS Print Quality Diagnostic Report Example Ink Level Black is low replace. Tri-color is OKRagged or irregularly streaked or faded bars Regular white streaks in the bars Bar colors are not uniformExamples of bad large-font text Self-Test Report To evaluate the Diagnostic Solution 7 Clean the ink cartridges Black TextSolution 9 Replace the problem ink cartridge Clean the ink cartridge contactsSolution 8 Align the ink cartridges Solution 10 Service the productClean the area around the ink nozzles To clean the ink cartridge contactsTo clean the area around the ink nozzles Media is not picked up from a tray Solve paper-feed problemsMedia is not supported for the printer or tray Pages are skewing Solve copy problemsMedia is not coming out correctly Multiple pages are being picked upDocuments are missing or faded No copy came outCopies are blank Copy defects are apparent Size is reducedCopy quality is poor Scanner did nothing Solve scan problemsPaper mismatch Large, black typefaces look splotchy not smoothScan takes too long Part of the document did not scan or text is missingScanned image quality is poor Error messages appearText cannot be edited Check the originalsScan defects are apparent Size is reduced Solve fax problemsFax test failed Fax Hardware Test failed Solution Phone Cord Connected to Correct Port on Fax test failed Back view of the deviceChapter Dial Tone Detection test failed Solution Fax Line Condition test failed Solution Display always shows Phone Off HookDevice is having problems sending and receiving faxes Chapter Device is having problems sending a manual fax Solution Device cannot receive faxes, but can send faxes SolutionChapter Device cannot send faxes, but can receive faxes Solution To extend your phone cord Fax tones are recorded on my answering machine SolutionPhone cord that came with my device is not long enough Color faxes do not printComputer cannot receive faxes Fax to PC and Fax to Mac Solve wired Ethernet network problems some models onlyGeneral network troubleshooting Make sure the wireless 802.11 light is turned on Solve wireless problems some models onlyBasic wireless troubleshooting Run the Wireless Network Test Advanced wireless troubleshootingRestart components of the wireless network To check a wireless connection Make sure that the HP device is connected to your networkMake sure the HP device is on the network Check to see if you can access the embedded Web server EWSTo access the EWS Network StatusMake sure the HP device is online and ready Add hardware addresses to a wireless access point WAP Configure your firewall to work with HP devices Incoming UDP ports 137, 138, 161 Solve device management problemsAdvanced firewall information Ports are used for the following functions PrintingEmbedded Web server cannot be opened EWS is only available in EnglishCheck the hardware connections Troubleshoot installation issuesHardware installation suggestions Check the computer systemUnderstand the Printer Status Report and Self-Test Report Software installation suggestionsVerify installation preliminaries Check or perform the followingPrinter Status Report Understand the network configuration page some models only Network Configuration Clear jamsClear paper jams To clear a paper jam from the rear doorAvoid paper jams Warranty information Technical informationHewlett-Packard limited warranty statement HP product Duration of limited warrantyInk cartridge warranty information Product features and capacities Device specificationsPhysical specifications Processor and memory specificationsNetwork protocol specifications Some models only System requirementsUnderstand supported sizes Embedded Web server specifications some models onlyMedia specifications Cards Media sizeEnvelopes Main tray Photo mediaOther media Main tray Understand supported media types and weightsTray Type Weight Capacity Set minimum margins Media Left Right Top Bottom MarginCopy specifications Print resolutionPrint specifications Guidelines for two-sided duplex printingFax specifications Photo dpi Very Fine dpi Standard dpiOperating environment Scan specificationsAcoustic emission specification Electrical requirementsRegulatory information FCC statement Vcci Class B compliance statement for users in JapanLED indicator statement Noise emission statement for GermanyRegulatory information 143 Appendix a Australia wired fax statement Regulatory information for wireless productsExposure to radio frequency radiation European Union regulatory notice Regulatory model numberDeclaration of conformity Declaration of ConformityRegulatory information 149 Energy Use Environmental product stewardship program Απόρριψη άχρηστων συσκευών στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση Power consumption Third-party licenses Third-party licenses HP Officejet 4500 DesktopSHA2 Zlib Third-party licenses Expat OpenSSL Third-party licenses 161 Appendix a Third-party licenses 163 Zlib HP Officejet 4500 Wireless Expat Third-party licenses 167 Appendix a Third-party licenses 169 SHA2 Third-party licenses 171 Supplies HP supplies and accessoriesOrder printing supplies online Supported ink cartridgesHP media Additional fax setup Set up faxing parallel phone systemsChoose the correct fax setup for your home or office USAOther equipment or services sharing your fax line DSL PBXTo set up the device with a separate fax line Case a Separate fax line no voice calls receivedCase B Set up the device with DSL To set up the device with DSLCase D Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line To set up the device with a distinctive ring service Case E Shared voice/fax lineTo set up the device with a shared voice/fax line Case F Shared voice/fax line with voice mailTo set up the device with voice mail Set up the device with a computer dial-up modem To set up the device with a computer dial-up modemSet up the device with a computer DSL/ADSL modem To set up the device with a computer DSL/ADSL modemExample of a parallel splitter Case H Shared voice/fax line with computer modemShared voice/fax with computer dial-up modem Back view of the productPage Shared voice/fax with computer DSL/ADSL modem Case I Shared voice/fax line with answering machine Answering machine Example of a parallel splitter Page Appendix C Obtain a DSL/ADSL filter from your DSL/ADSL provider Example of a parallel splitter Serial-type fax setup Test fax setup To test fax setup via the device control panelChange advanced network settings Network setup some models onlyChange basic network settings View and print network settingsSet link speed To View IP settingsTo Change IP settings Network name Ssid Understand 802.11 wireless network settingsCommunication mode Security settings Data encryptionTo set up wireless communication using the installer Mac OS MethodReset wireless settings To turn off wireless communicationTo print a wireless test Change the connection methodGuidelines for reducing interference on a wireless network Uninstall and reinstall the softwareGuidelines for ensuring wireless network security To add hardware addresses to a WAPTo uninstall from a Windows computer, method To uninstall from a Macintosh computer, method Toolbox Windows Use the HP Solution Center WindowsDevice management tools HP Utility Mac OSTo open the embedded Web server Embedded Web server some models onlyOpen the HP Utility To open the HP UtilityPage Device Disconnected Errors WindowsFax Memory Full Ink AlertCartridge Problem Solution 1 Install the ink cartridges correctlyPage Paper Jam Paper MismatchCartridge cradle cannot move Printer Offline General printer errorPrinter is out of paper Printer PausedAlign cartridge Symbols/Numerics IndexPage Page OCR Page Twain Page 222 Page Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P
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4500 - K7 specifications

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