HP F4500 manual Install the software for a network connection

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To enable printer sharing on a Windows computer

▲Refer to the user guide that came with your computer or see the Windows onscreen Help.

Finish setting up the HP All-in-One

Install the software for a network connection

Use this section to install the HP Photosmart software on a computer connected to a network. Before you install the software, make sure you have connected the HP All-in- One to a network. If the HP All-in-One has not been connected to a network, follow the onscreen instructions during the software installation to connect the product to the network.

NOTE: If your computer is configured to connect to a series of network drives, make sure that your computer is currently connected to these drives before installing the software. Otherwise, the HP Photosmart software installer might try to use one of the reserved drive letters and you will not be able to access that network drive on your computer.

NOTE: Installation time can range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on your operating system, the amount of available space, and the processor speed of your computer.

To install the Windows HP Photosmart Software on a networked computer

1.Quit all applications running on your computer.

2.Insert the Windows CD that came with the product into the CD-ROM drive on your computer and follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE: If the HP All-in-One is not connected to a network, connect the product to the computer using the USB setup cable included in the box. Do not connect the USB setup cable to the computer until prompted. The product will then attempt to connect to the network.

3.If a dialog box about firewalls appears, follow the instructions. If you see firewall pop- up messages, you must always accept or allow the pop-up messages.

4.On the Connection Type screen, select an appropriate option, and then click Next. The Searching screen appears as the Setup program searches for the product on the network.

5.On the Printer Found screen, verify that the printer description is correct.

If more than one printer is found on the network, the Printers Found screen appears. Select the product you want to connect.

6.Follow the prompts to install the software.

When you have finished installing the software, the product is ready for use.

7.To test your network connection, go to your computer and print a self-test report to the product.

8 Finish setting up the HP All-in-One

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Contents Windows Help HP Deskjet F4500 All-in-One series Page Contents Regulatory wireless statements How Do I? Chapter Wireless Connection using a WPS enabled router Finish setting up the HP All-in- OneWireless Connection using a WPS enabled router Related topics Test wireless setup and print network configurationTo print the network configuration Change the default language using HP Solution CenterTo connect the product Traditional Wireless ConnectionClick Settings Preferences area, click International USB ConnectionTo enable printer sharing on a Windows computer Install the software for a network connectionPrinter parts Get to know the HP All-in-OneControl panel features To print from a software application PrintPrint documents To print a photo on photo paper Print photosTo print a borderless image To print envelopes Print envelopesClick the Printing Shortcuts tab Print on specialty mediaPaper Type Plain paper Print transparenciesPrint labels Print Quality Normal or BestTwo-sided printing Manual Print brochuresPrint Quality Best Orientation Portrait or LandscapeLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Print Quality NormalPrint booklets Paper Type Plain Paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print postersPrint iron-on transfers To print a Web Click Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to OnPrint a Web To print in Maximum dpi mode Print using the maximum dpiTo create a printing shortcut View the print resolutionTo view the print resolution Use printing shortcutsTo delete a printing shortcut Set the default print settingsTo change the default print settings Recommended papers for printing Paper basicsHP Photo Value Pack HP Office PaperHP Iron-On Transfers HP Premium Inkjet Transparency FilmLoad full-size paper Load mediaLoad small-size paper a. Prepare tray Load envelopes a. Prepare tray View the animation for this topic Paper basics Single page scan a. Load original ScanScan to a computer Related topics Black and White Copy a. Load paper CopyCopy text or mixed documents Color Copy Set the copy paper type Paper basics on To check the ink levels from the HP Photosmart Software Work with cartridgesCheck the estimated ink levels Order ink suppliesTo order ink cartridges from your desktop Automatically clean print cartridgesChoose the right cartridges Find the cartridge numberTo replace the cartridges To clean the print cartridgesClick Clean the Print Cartridges Replace the cartridgesInsert new cartridge Remove cartridge from packaging Cartridge warranty information Work with cartridges HP support by phone Solve a problemHP support Support processPlacing a call Setup troubleshootingAdditional warranty options Troubleshooting common setup issuesSetup troubleshooting Solution 2 Set your product as the default printer After setting up the product, it does not printSolution 2 Press the On button more slowly Solution 1 Press the On button to turn on the productRegistration screen does not appear Uninstall and reinstall the softwareTo uninstall and reinstall the software Check cartridges Print troubleshootingCheck paper Solution 2 Check the ink levelsSolution 1 Make sure only one type of paper is loaded Solution 2 Load the stack of paper correctlyCheck product Check printer settingsSolution 1 Align the print cartridges Solution 2 Automatically clean the print cartridgesSolution 3 Check the printer margins Solution 1 Check the print settingsSolution 2 Verify the paper size setting Scanned image is incorrectly cropped Scan troubleshootingTo check your margin settings Reset the productText is incorrect or missing Copy troubleshootingSolution 1 Adjust the brightness in the software Solution 2 Clean the glass and lidPrintout is blank Solution 1 Place the original correctly on the glassSolution 2 Clean the scanner glass Parts of the original do not appear or are cut offFlashing lights ErrorsSolution 2 Check the ink levels in the print cartridges On light Wireless indicator light Wireless indicator lightPrinting in ink-backup mode To stop a print job from the HP All-in-One Stop the current jobStop the current job Hewlett-Packard Company notices Technical informationEnvironmental product stewardship program Plastics Material safety data sheetsEco-Tips Paper usePower consumption Italiano Chemical SubstancesRegulatory model identification number Regulatory noticesVcci Class B compliance statement for users in Japan FCC statementHP Deskjet F4500 All-in-One series declaration of conformity Exposure to radio frequency radiation Regulatory wireless statementsEuropean Union Regulatory Notice European Union regulatory noticeTechnical information Chapter Index Index
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F4500 specifications

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