Connect the product, CD installation | HP Pro X451 specs

3Connect the product

●Connect the product using a USB cable

●Connect the product to a network

●Connect the product to a wireless network (wireless models only)

Connect the product using a USB cable

This product supports a USB 2.0 connection. Use an A-to-B type USB cable. HP recommends using a cable that is no longer than 2 m (6.5 ft).

CAUTION: Do not connect the USB cable until the installation software prompts you to connect it.

IMPORTANT: This printer is designed to be used on a level surface. Operating the printer when not level could result in inaccurate printer messaging about the amount of ink remaining in cartridges.

CD installation

1.Quit all open programs on the computer.

2.Install the software from the CD, and follow the onscreen instructions.

NOTE: If you are installing on a Mac, click the HP Installer icon to install the software.

3.When prompted, select the USB-Connect the printer to the computer using a USB cable option, and then click the Next button.

NOTE: A dialog displays warning that Web Services (HP ePrint and print Apps) will not be available with a USB installation. Click the Yes button to proceed with the USB installation, or click the No button to cancel the USB installation.

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Contents

Officejet PRO X451 Page HP Officejet Pro X451 and X551 MFP Series Trademark Credits Copyright and License Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Table of contents Use the product with Windows Load Tray 2 or optional Tray Configure trays 107 101 117 155 153 165 161173 181 179 Product basics Supported operating systems Product overviewHP Officejet Pro X451 MFP Series models Officejet Pro X451dn models Paper handling Connectivity Environmental featuresHP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models Officejet Pro X551dw models Paper handling Product views Accessibility featuresFront view X451 Series Front view X551 Series Back view Interface ports Serial number and model number location Control panel layout X451 Series Buttons on the Home screen X451 Series Control panel help system Control panel layout X551 Series Product basics Buttons on the Home screen X551 Series Jan 00 00 0000a Product basics Control panel help system Product basics Plug and Print Officejet Pro X551 models only Control panel menusStatus menu Apps Setup Menu PIN Network menu Menu item Sub-menu item Description Enable Web Services Yes HP Web Services menu Officejet Pro X451 models only Language Device Setup menu Default Paper Plain Paper Tray Lock None Menu item Sub-menu item Description Menu item Description Tools menu Usage Print Reports menu Control panel menus CD installation Connect the product using a USB cableConnect the product Connect the product to a network Install the product on a wired networkSupported network protocols Obtain the IP address Install the software HP OfficeJet Pro Configure IP network settingsView or change network settings Set or change the product password Touch the Manual IP Address button Setting Description Link speed and duplex settingsHP ePrint Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS Manually connect the product to a wireless network Enww Connect the product Select the correct printer driver for Windows Recommended software installationUse the product with Windows Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Windows Use the product with Windows HP Universal Print Driver UPD Change print job settings for WindowsPriority for print settings UPD installation modes Change the product configuration settings Change the default settings for all print jobs Windows Vista Remove the printer driver from WindowsSupported utilities for Windows Windows XP Use the product with Windows HP Utility for Mac Use the product with MacSupported operating systems and printer drivers for Mac Software for Mac computers Change printer-driver settings for Mac Priority for print settings for MacHP Utility features Click the Options & Supplies button HP Embedded Web Server Solve problems with MacRemove the printer driver from Mac operating systems Supported utilities for Mac Understand paper use Paper and print media Media type Supported paper sizes 1Supported paper and print media sizes Size Dimensions Tray Automatic duplex Printing 3Supported cards Supported paper types and tray capacity Paper type Weight Capacity1 Paper orientation Paper type Weight Capacity 7Tray 2 main tray and Tray 3 accessory tray Load Tray 1 multi-purpose tray on left side of the product Load paper trays Load Tray 2 or optional Tray Paper use Configure the product Configure trays Configure trays Ink cartridge information Ink cartridgesColor Cartridge number Part number Manage ink cartridges Change settings for ink cartridgesPrint when an ink cartridge is at estimated end of life Supplies views Recycle supplies Ink cartridge storage Print with General Office modeStore and recycle supplies HP anticounterfeit website Replace the ink cartridges Replacement instructions Replacement instructions Check the ink cartridges Solve issues with suppliesRefilled or remanufactured ink cartridges Section Interpret the Print Quality Report Magenta Yellow Interpret control panel messages for supplies Incompatible color Genuine HP supply installedInstall color cartridge Used color installed, to accept press OK Recommended action Ink cartridges Print tasks Windows PrintOpen the printer driver with Windows Get help for any printing option with Windows Change the number of print copies with Windows Save custom print settings for reuse with WindowsUse a printing shortcut with Windows Create printing shortcuts Select an existing shortcut as a base Select the page size with Windows Improve print quality with Windows Select the paper tray with Windows Print on both sides duplex with WindowsSelect a custom page size with Windows Select the paper type with Windows Enww Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows Select page orientation with Windows Print tasks Mac Create and use printing presets with MacSet Advanced color options with Windows Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper with Mac Create a printing presetUse printing presets Print a cover page with Mac Set the color options with Mac Print on both sides of the page duplex printing with MacUse automatic duplex printing Print colored text as black grayscale with Windows Cancel a print jobCancel a print job with Windows Additional print tasks Windows Additional print tasks Windows Print the first or last page on different paper with Windows Enww Enww Scale a document to fit page size with Windows Add a watermark to a document with Windows Create a booklet with Windows Additional print tasks Mac OS Cancel a print job with Mac Use watermarks with Mac Use HP ePrintChange the paper size and type with Mac Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac Use the HP ePrint Mobile Driver Supported operating systems AirPrint Connect and print from a WiFi capable mobile device Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct For Officejet Pro X551 Series printers Plug and Print USB Drive printing Touch Start Black or Start Color to start the print job Print Color Adjust colorChange the color theme for a print job Dry Time Saturation Black Ink Spread Change the color options Use the HP EasyColor option Match colors to your computer screen Print fade- and water-resistant prints Color Print information pages Manage and maintainMenu Item Sub Menu Item Description About cookies Use the HP Embedded Web Server Open the HP Embedded Web Server FeaturesHome tab Network tab Web Services tabTools Tab Security statements Use HP Web Jetadmin softwareProduct security features Settings Tab Control Panel Lock Disable unused protocols and services Firewall Administrator SettingsColor Access Control Protected Protocols Https Scan-to and Fax-to Folder Authentication Economy settings Set Sleep After Standby Set StandbySchedule On/Off Product updates Clean the productClean the control panel Problem-solving checklist Solve problemsCustomer support Try sending a print job from a computer Check that the product power is onCheck the control panel for error messages Test print functionality Factors that affect product performance Restore the factory-set defaults Prevent paper jams Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammedProduct does not pick up paper Product picks up multiple sheets of paper Jam locations Clear jams Clear jams in Tray 1Multi-purpose tray Enww Reinstall the duplexer Close the left door Solve problems Clear jams in Tray Clear jams in optional Tray Clear jams in the left door Enww Clear jams in the output bin Clear jams in the duplexer Enww Improve print quality Change the paper type and size setting for Mac Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driverAdjust color Change the paper type and size setting for Windows Change the color options Dry Time Saturation Black Ink Spread Enww Use paper that meets HP specifications Interpret the Print Quality Report Inspect the ink cartridge for damage Clean the printhead Clean ink smearsUse the printer driver that best meets your printing needs HP UPD PS driver HP PCL 6 driver Product does not print Product does not print or it prints slowly File does not print from the USB storage device Product prints slowly Poor physical connection Solve product connectivity problemsSolve USB direct-connect problems Solve network problems Computer or workstation might be set up incorrectly Computer is using the incorrect IP address for the productComputer is unable to communicate with the product Wireless connectivity checklist Solve wireless network problems Ii. Click All Programs Cannot connect more computers to the wireless product ProblemSolution Solve product software problems with WindowsNetwork does not appear in the wireless networks list Wireless network is not functioning Solve product software problems with Mac Printer driver is not listed in the Print & Fax list Software troubleshootingPrint job was not sent to the product that you wanted Hardware troubleshooting Part number Cartridge number Description Supplies and accessoriesOrder parts, accessories, and supplies Part numbers Enww Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Service and support End User License Agreement Transfer OpenSSL Customer support Appendix B Service and support Product specifications Operation LwAd-mono B LwAd-color B Physical specificationsEnvironmental specifications Product Height Depth Width Weight Environmental specifications Appendix C Product specifications Protecting the environment Environmental product stewardship programOzone production HP Officejet print supplies Power consumptionPaper use Plastics Single returns Return and recycling instructionsUnited States and Puerto Rico Multiple returns more than one cartridge HP Officejet Pro X451 and X551 MFP Series Non-U.S. returns Battery disposal Printer recyclingPaper Material restrictions Disposal of waste equipment by users Material Safety Data Sheet Msds For more information Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement Vietnam Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement Ukraine FCC Statement Regulatory informationRegulatory Notices Regulatory model identification number Power cord statement Japan EMC statement Korea Vcci statement Japan Power cord instructions European Union Regulatory Notice GS statement Germany Brazil Anatel statement Additional statements for wireless productsFCC compliance statement-United States Australia statement Japan statement Korean statement Taiwan statement Canadian statements Anonymous usage information storage To disable the usage information functionMexico statement How do I? Appendix F How do I? USB Index Labels Enww TCP/IP Third-party licenses LICENSE.openssl--openssl Page Page Appendix a Page Page Page Page Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P