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This section contains the following topics:

Use device control panel menus

Device control-panel message types

Change device settings

Use the HP Solution Center (Windows)

Use the HP photo and imaging software

Load originals

Select print media

Load media

Print on special and custom-sized media

Print borderless

Set up speed-dial entries

Use device control panel menus

The following sections provide a quick reference to top-level menus that appear on the control-panel display. To display a menu, press the menu button for the function you want to use.

Scan menu: Presents a list of destinations. Some destinations require the HP Photosmart Software to be loaded.

Fax menu: Allows you to enter a fax or speed-dial number, or display the Fax menu. Menu options include:

Modifying resolution

Lightening/darkening

Sending delayed faxes

Setting up new defaults

Device control-panel message types

This section contains the following topics:

Status messages

Warning messages

Error messages

Critical error messages

Status messages

Status messages reflect the current state of the device. They inform you of normal operation and require no action to clear them. They change as the state of the device changes. Whenever the device is ready, not busy, and has no pending warning messages, the date and time appear if the device is turned on.

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HP J4680, J4660, J4580 Use the device, Use device control panel menus, Device control-panel message types, Status messages

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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