Use the product with Windows | HP Pro X451 guide

	HP PCL 6 driver (This print driver is	● Provided as the default driver. This driver is automatically installed unless
	provided on the in-box CD and is also	you select a different one.
	available from http://www.hp.com/go/	● Recommended for all Windows environments
	support.)	● Recommended for all Windows environments
	support.)
		● Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and product-feature support for
		most users
		● Developed to align with the Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI) for the
		best speed in Windows environments
		● Might not be fully compatible with third-party and custom software programs
		that are based on PCL 5

	HP UPD PS driver (This print driver is	● Recommended for printing with Adobe® software programs or with other
	available for download from	highly graphics-intensive software programs
	www.hp.com/go/upd)	● Provides support for printing from postscript emulation needs, or for

		postscript flash font support

HP UPD PCL 5 (This print driver is available for download from www.hp.com/go/upd)

●Recommended for general office printing in Windows environments

●Compatible with previous PCL versions and older HP Officejet products

●The best choice for printing from third-party or custom software programs

●The best choice when operating with mixed environments, which require the product to be set to PCL 5 (UNIX, Linux, mainframe)

●Designed for use in corporate Windows environments to provide a single driver for use with multiple printer models

●Preferred when printing to multiple printer models from a mobile Windows computer

HP UPD PCL 6 (This print driver is available for download from www.hp.com/go/upd)

●Recommended for printing in all Windows environments

●Provides the overall best speed, print quality, and printer feature support for most users

●Developed to align with Windows Graphic Device Interface (GDI) for best speed in Windows environments

●May not be fully compatible with third-party and custom solutions based on PCL5

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Contents

Officejet PRO X451 Page HP Officejet Pro X451 and X551 MFP Series Copyright and License Trademark Credits 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 101 107 117 153 155 161 165173 179 181 Product basics Officejet Pro X451dn models Paper handling Product overviewHP Officejet Pro X451 MFP Series models Supported operating systems Officejet Pro X551dw models Paper handling Environmental featuresHP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models Connectivity Accessibility features Product viewsFront 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 layout X551 Series Control panel help system Product basics Jan 00 00 0000a Buttons on the Home screen X551 Series Product basics Control panel help system Product basics Apps Control panel menusStatus menu Plug and Print Officejet Pro X551 models only Setup Menu Network menu PIN Menu item Sub-menu item Description HP Web Services menu Officejet Pro X451 models only Enable Web Services Yes Device Setup menu Language Default Paper Plain Paper Tray Lock None Menu item Sub-menu item Description Tools menu Menu item Description Print Reports menu Usage Control panel menus Connect the product using a USB cable CD installationConnect the product Install the product on a wired network Connect the product to a networkSupported network protocols Install the software Obtain the IP address Set or change the product password Configure IP network settingsView or change network settings HP OfficeJet Pro Touch the Manual IP Address button Link speed and duplex settings Setting DescriptionHP ePrint Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS Manually connect the product to a wireless network Enww Connect the product Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Windows Recommended software installationUse the product with Windows Select the correct printer driver for Windows Use the product with Windows UPD installation modes Change print job settings for WindowsPriority for print settings HP Universal Print Driver UPD Change the default settings for all print jobs Change the product configuration settings Windows XP Remove the printer driver from WindowsSupported utilities for Windows Windows Vista Use the product with Windows Software for Mac computers Use the product with MacSupported operating systems and printer drivers for Mac HP Utility for Mac Priority for print settings for Mac Change printer-driver settings for MacHP Utility features Click the Options & Supplies button Supported utilities for Mac Solve problems with MacRemove the printer driver from Mac operating systems HP Embedded Web Server Paper and print media Understand paper use Supported paper sizes Media type Size Dimensions Tray Automatic duplex Printing 1Supported paper and print media sizes 3Supported cards Paper type Weight Capacity1 Paper orientation Supported paper types and tray capacity 7Tray 2 main tray and Tray 3 accessory tray Paper type Weight Capacity Load paper trays Load Tray 1 multi-purpose tray on left side of the product Load Tray 2 or optional Tray Configure trays Paper use Configure the product Configure trays Ink cartridges Ink cartridge informationColor Cartridge number Part number Supplies views Change settings for ink cartridgesPrint when an ink cartridge is at estimated end of life Manage ink cartridges HP anticounterfeit website Print with General Office modeStore and recycle supplies Recycle supplies Ink cartridge storage Replacement instructions Replace the ink cartridges Replacement instructions Solve issues with supplies Check the ink cartridgesRefilled or remanufactured ink cartridges Interpret the Print Quality Report Section Magenta Yellow Interpret control panel messages for supplies Used color installed, to accept press OK Genuine HP supply installedInstall color cartridge Incompatible color Recommended action Ink cartridges Print Print tasks WindowsOpen the printer driver with Windows Get help for any printing option with Windows Save custom print settings for reuse with Windows Change the number of print copies with WindowsUse a printing shortcut with Windows Create printing shortcuts Select an existing shortcut as a base Improve print quality with Windows Select the page size with Windows Select the paper type with Windows Print on both sides duplex with WindowsSelect a custom page size with Windows Select the paper tray with Windows Enww Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows Select page orientation with Windows Create and use printing presets with Mac Print tasks MacSet Advanced color options with Windows Print a cover page with Mac Create a printing presetUse printing presets Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper with Mac Print on both sides of the page duplex printing with Mac Set the color options with MacUse automatic duplex printing Additional print tasks Windows Cancel a print jobCancel a print job with Windows Print colored text as black grayscale with 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 Cancel a print job with Mac Additional print tasks Mac OS Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac Use HP ePrintChange the paper size and type with Mac Use watermarks with Mac Use the HP ePrint Mobile Driver AirPrint Supported operating systems Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct Connect and print from a WiFi capable mobile device Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct Plug and Print USB Drive printing For Officejet Pro X551 Series printers Touch Start Black or Start Color to start the print job Print Adjust color ColorChange the color theme for a print job Change the color options Dry Time Saturation Black Ink Spread Use the HP EasyColor option Match colors to your computer screen Print fade- and water-resistant prints Color Manage and maintain Print information pagesMenu Item Sub Menu Item Description Use the HP Embedded Web Server About cookies Features Open the HP Embedded Web ServerHome tab Web Services tab Network tabTools Tab Settings Tab Use HP Web Jetadmin softwareProduct security features Security statements Disable unused protocols and services Control Panel Lock Scan-to and Fax-to Folder Authentication Administrator SettingsColor Access Control Protected Protocols Https Firewall Economy settings Set Standby Set Sleep After StandbySchedule On/Off Clean the product Product updatesClean the control panel Solve problems Problem-solving checklistCustomer support Test print functionality Check that the product power is onCheck the control panel for error messages Try sending a print job from a computer Restore the factory-set defaults Factors that affect product performance Product picks up multiple sheets of paper Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammedProduct does not pick up paper Prevent paper jams Clear jams Jam locations 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 Windows Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driverAdjust color Change the paper type and size setting for Mac 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 ink smears Clean the printheadUse the printer driver that best meets your printing needs HP PCL 6 driver HP UPD PS driver Product does not print or it prints slowly Product does not print Product prints slowly File does not print from the USB storage device Solve network problems Solve product connectivity problemsSolve USB direct-connect problems Poor physical connection Computer is using the incorrect IP address for the product Computer or workstation might be set up incorrectlyComputer is unable to communicate with the product Solve wireless network problems Wireless connectivity checklist Ii. Click All Programs Cannot connect more computers to the wireless product Wireless network is not functioning Solve product software problems with WindowsNetwork does not appear in the wireless networks list ProblemSolution Solve product software problems with Mac Software troubleshooting Printer driver is not listed in the Print & Fax listPrint job was not sent to the product that you wanted Hardware troubleshooting Part numbers Supplies and accessoriesOrder parts, accessories, and supplies Part number Cartridge number Description Enww Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement End User License Agreement Transfer OpenSSL Customer support Appendix B Service and support Product specifications Product Height Depth Width Weight Physical specificationsEnvironmental specifications Operation LwAd-mono B LwAd-color B Environmental specifications Appendix C Product specifications Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environmentOzone production Plastics Power consumptionPaper use HP Officejet print supplies Multiple returns more than one cartridge Return and recycling instructionsUnited States and Puerto Rico Single returns Material restrictions Non-U.S. returns Battery disposal Printer recyclingPaper HP Officejet Pro X451 and X551 MFP Series Disposal of waste equipment by users Material Safety Data Sheet Msds For more information Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement Ukraine Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement Vietnam Regulatory model identification number Regulatory informationRegulatory Notices FCC Statement Vcci statement Japan Power cord instructions Power cord statement Japan EMC statement Korea GS statement Germany European Union Regulatory Notice Australia statement Additional statements for wireless productsFCC compliance statement-United States Brazil Anatel statement Canadian statements Japan statement Korean statement Taiwan statement To disable the usage information function Anonymous usage information storageMexico statement How do I? Appendix F How do I? Index USB Labels Enww TCP/IP Third-party licenses LICENSE.openssl--openssl Page Page Appendix a Page Page Page Page Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P