HP 4502, 4504, 4505, 4501 manual Change from a USB connection to a wireless network

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Change from a USB connection to a wireless network

If you first setup your printer and installed the software with a USB cable, directly connecting the printer to your computer, you can easily change to a wireless network connection. You will need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point.

NOTE: The HP ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz.

Before changing from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that:

The printer is connected to your computer with the USB cable until you are prompted to disconnect the cable.

The computer is connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the printer on.

Change from a USB connection to a wireless network

1.Depending on your operating system, do one of the following.

Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on the app bar.

Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP ENVY 4500 series.

2.Select Printer Setup & Software.

3.Select Convert a USB connected printer to wireless. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Contents HP Envy 4500 e-All-in-One series Page Table of contents 103 HP Envy 4500 e-All-in-One series Help HP Envy 4500 e-All-in-One series Help Get to know the HP Envy 4500 series Front and top views of the HP Envy 4500 series Printer partsControl panel and status lights Feature3Wireless status light How do I? Instructions Wireless settingsAuto-Off To change Auto-Off settingPrint HP ePrint To print using HP ePrintTo turn off ePrint To find the printers email addressTo print on both sides Print documentsLoad paper To print a documentClick OK to print To print a photo on photo paper Print photosLoad photo paper Print Quick Forms Print Quick FormsTo print an envelope Print envelopesLoad envelopes Print from a wireless-capable mobile device Print with HP wireless directSelect Connect New Printer Print from a wireless-capable computerTo print in Maximum dpi mode Print using the maximum dpiPaper loading tips Printer settings tipsTips for print success Ink tipsTips for print success Enww Paper basics Business documents Recommended papers for printingColorLok Photo printingSpecial projects Everyday printingLoad full-size paper Load mediaLoad small-size paper Enww Load envelopes Slide the paper tray Paper basics Order HP Paper Supplies Enww Copy and scan Easy Copy Copy documentsMore copy features Prepare the scan Scan to a computerScan from your computer Scan from the printer control panelTips for copy success Tips for scan success Enww Work with cartridges To check the ink levels from the printer software Check the estimated ink levelsTo check the ink levels from the printer control panel Locate the cartridge number in the printer software Order ink suppliesLocate the cartridge number on the printer Choose right ink cartridges To replace the cartridges Replace the cartridgesEnww Exit single-cartridge mode Use single-cartridge modeCartridge warranty information Tips for working with cartridges Enww Connectivity PIN method Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS requires WPS routerPush Button PBC method Connect a new printer Traditional wireless connection requires routerChange network settings To connect the printerTo connect the printer with the USB cable USB connection non-network connectionChange from a USB connection to a wireless network Change from a USB connection to a wireless networkTo connect wirelessly to the printer without a router Connect wirelessly to the printer without a routerTips for setting up and using a networked printer About cookies Open the embedded Web server through Wireless DirectAdvanced printer management tools for networked printers To open the embedded Web serverAdvanced printer management tools for networked printers Enww Solve a problem To align the cartridges from the printer software Improve print qualityTo align the cartridges from the printer display To print a diagnostics page from the printer softwareTo print a diagnostics page from the printer display To clean the cartridges from the printer display To clean the cartridges from the printer softwareTo clear a paper jam from paper path Clear a paper jamTo clear a paper jam from duplexer To clear a paper jam from print zone Prevent paper jams To verify that the printer is not paused or offline Resolve print issuesTo verify that the printer is set as the default printer Unable to printWindows Vista To restart the print spoolerWindows To clear the print queue Windows XPTo check the power connection and reset the printer Clear the print carriage Open paper tray Close cartridge access doorPrepare paper trays Resolve copy and scan issues Resolve printer failure Printer failureClean the ink cartridge contacts Resolve ink cartridge problemClick here to go online for more information Ink cartridge problem Older generation cartridges Networking HP support by phone If you have a problem, follow these stepsHP support Register printer Support processPhone support period Placing a call Additional warranty optionsTechnical information Hewlett-Packard Company notices Anonymous usage information storage To disable the usage information functionInput tray capacity SpecificationsEnvironmental specifications System requirementsScan specifications Paper weightsPrint specifications Copy specificationsCartridge yield Print resolutionPower specifications Acoustic information Plastics Environmental product stewardship programEco-Tips Paper useRecycling program Material safety data sheetsPower consumption Sleep modeEnww Restriction of hazardous substance India Regulatory model identification number Regulatory noticesRegulatory notices Enww France Products with wireless LAN devicesVisual display workplaces statement for Germany Declaration of conformity Regulatory wireless statements Exposure to radio frequency radiation Wireless notice to users in Japan Index
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