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This guide provides details about how to use the device and to resolve problems.

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Understand the device parts

NOTE: If you are using the device with a computer running Windows 2000, Windows XP Starter Edition, or Windows XP x64, some features might not be available. For more information, see Operating system compatibility.

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You can obtain product information and further troubleshooting resources that are not included in this guide from the following resources:

Resource

Description

Location

Setup poster

Provides illustrated setup

A printed version of the

 

information.

document is provided with

 

 

the device.

Readme file and release notes

Provide late-breaking

Included on the Starter CD.

 

information and

 

 

troubleshooting tips.

 

Toolbox (Microsoft®

Provides access to

Windows®)

maintenance services.

 

For more information, see

 

Toolbox (Windows).

HP Printer Utility (Mac OS)

Contains tools to configure

 

print settings, calibrate the

 

device, clean the ink

 

cartridges, print the

 

configuration page, order

 

supplies online, and find

 

support information from the

 

Web site.

 

For more information, see HP

 

Printer Utility (Mac OS).

Device control panel

Provides status, error, and

 

warning information about

 

operations.

Logs and reports

Provides information about

 

events that have occurred.

Self-Test diagnostic page

Device information:

 

Product name

 

Model number

The Toolbox is typically installed with the device software as an available installation option.

The HP Printer Utility is typically installed with the device software.

For more information, see Device control panel buttons and lights.

For more information, see Monitor the device.

For more information, see Understand the self-test report.

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J4540, J4580, J4680, J4660, J4550 specifications

The HP J4580 and J4500 series printers are versatile all-in-one devices that cater to both home and small office environments. Designed to deliver high-quality printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities, these models combine functionality with ease of use.

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