Product overview | HP Pro X X451DN Inkjet CN459A#B1H instruction

Product overview

HP Officejet Pro X451 Series models

Officejet Pro X451dn models	Paper handling:
CN459A	●	Tray 1	(50-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or
		20 lb. Bond paper)
	●	Tray 2	(500-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or
		20 lb. Bond paper)

●Optional Tray 3 (500- sheet capacity for

75 GSM or 20 lb. Bond paper)

● Standard output bin (250- sheet capacity for 75 GSM or 20 lb. Bond paper)

●Automatic duplex printing

Supported operating systems:

●Windows XP, 32-bit (Service Pack 2 or Higher)

●Windows Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit

●Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit

●Windows 8, 32–bit and 64–bit

●Mac OS X v10.6 and later

Connectivity:

●Hi-Speed USB 2.0

●10/100 Ethernet LAN connection

Print:

●Simplex prints up to 30 pages per minute (ppm) for both color and black on Letter-size paper with Professional quality

●Duplex prints up to 15 pages per minute (ppm) for both color and black on Letter-size paper with Professional quality

NOTE: For additional information on Operating System support, see Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Windows.

Officejet Pro X451dw models Has the same features as the Officejet Pro X451dn Series, but includes the following:

CN463A	●	802.11 B/G/N Single Band wireless adapter
	●	HP Wireless Direct printing

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Chapter 1 Product basics

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HP Pro X X451DN Inkjet CN459A#B1H manual Product overview, HP Officejet Pro X451 Series models

Contents

Officejet PRO X451 Page HP Officejet Pro X451 and X551 Series Copyright and License Trademark Credits Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Table of contents Use the product with Windows Vii 117 125 139 181 183 191195 215 227 229 Product basics Product overview HP Officejet Pro X451 Series models HP Officejet Pro X551 Series models Officejet Pro X551dw models Paper handling Environmental features Accessibility features Product views Front 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 Enww Jan 00 00 0000a Buttons on the Home screen X551 Series Enww Control panel help system Control panel menus Apps Status menuPlug and Print Officejet Pro X551 models only Setup Menu Network menu PIN Defaults HP Web Services menu Officejet Pro X451 models only Menu item Sub-menu item Description Device Setup menu Language Default Paper Plain Paper Sets the type of paper for printing internal reports, or Any print job that does not specify a type Menu item Sub-menu item Description Tools menu Menu item Description Print Reports menu Usage Connect the product Connect the product using a USB cable CD installation Install the product on a wired network Connect the product to a networkSupported network protocols Obtain the IP address Install the software Configure IP network settingsView or change network settings Set or change the product password HP OfficeJet Pro Touch the Manual IP Address button Setting Description Link speed and duplex settingsHP ePrint Connect the product to a wireless network using WPS Enww Manually connect the product to a wireless network Use the product with Windows Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Windows Recommended software installation Print drivers onlySelect the correct printer driver for Windows Select the correct printer driver for Windows UPD installation modes HP Universal Print Driver UPD Priority for print settings Change print job settings for WindowsChange the default settings for all print jobs Change the product configuration settings Remove the printer driver from Windows Windows XPWindows Vista Windows Supported utilities for Windows Use the product with Mac Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Mac HP Utility features Software for Mac computersHP Utility for Mac Open the HP Utility Priority for print settings for Mac Change printer-driver settings for Mac Click the Options & Supplies button Remove the printer driver from Mac operating systems Open System Preferences Select Print & Scan Supported utilities for Mac HP Embedded Web Server Solve problems with Mac Paper and print media Understand paper use Media type Media type Do not Enww Size Dimensions Tray Automatic duplex Printing Supported paper sizes 4Supported photo media 5Other supported media Paper type Weight Capacity1 Paper orientation Supported paper types and tray capacity 7Tray 2 main tray and Tray 3 accessory tray Load paper trays Load Tray 1 multi-purpose tray on left side of the product Load Tray 2 or optional Tray Enww Configure trays Configure traysPaper use Configure the product Enww Ink cartridge information Ink cartridgesColor Cartridge number Part number Enww Supplies views Ink cartridge view Change settings for ink cartridges Print when an ink cartridge is at estimated end of lifePrint with General Office mode Manage ink cartridges Store and recycle supplies HP anticounterfeit websiteRecycle supplies Ink cartridge storage HP policy on non-HP ink cartridges Replacement instructions Replace the ink cartridges Replacement instructions Enww Solve issues with supplies Check the ink cartridgesRefilled or remanufactured ink cartridges Interpret the Print Quality Report Section Interpret control panel messages for supplies Counterfeit or used color cartridge installed Genuine HP supply installedInstall color cartridge Incompatible color Used color installed, to accept press OK Enww Print Open the printer driver with Windows Print tasks WindowsGet 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 Improve print quality with Windows Select the page size with Windows Select the paper type with Windows Select a custom page size with WindowsSelect the paper tray with Windows Print on both sides duplex with Windows Automatically print on both sides with Windows Print multiple pages per sheet with Windows Enww Select page orientation with Windows Set Advanced color options with Windows Create and use printing presets with Mac Create a printing presetUse printing presets Print tasks Mac Print multiple pages on one sheet of paper with Mac Print on both sides of the page duplex printing with MacSet the color options with Mac Use automatic duplex printing Enww Cancel a print job Cancel a print job with WindowsAdditional print tasks Windows Print colored text as black grayscale with Windows Print on special paper or labels with 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 Enww Cancel a print job with Mac Additional print tasks Mac OSChange the paper size and type with Mac Resize documents or print on a custom paper size with Mac Enww Use HP ePrint Use the HP ePrint Mobile Driver Supported operating systems AirPrint Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct Connect and print from a WiFi capable mobile device Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct Enww Plug and Print USB Drive printing For Officejet Pro X551 Series printers Print Color Adjust color Change the color theme for a print job Change the color options Dry Time Saturation Black Ink Spread Enww Use the HP EasyColor option Match colors to your computer screen Print fade- and water-resistant prints Enww Manage and maintain Print information pages Menu Item Sub Menu Item Description Use the HP Embedded Web Server About cookies Open the HP Embedded Web Server FeaturesHome tab Network tab Web Services tabTools Tab Use HP Web Jetadmin software Product security featuresSettings Tab Security statements Disable unused protocols and services Administrator Settings Color Access Control Protected Protocols HttpsScan-to and Fax-to Folder Authentication Firewall Certificates Wireless AuthenticationSigned Firmware Economy settings Print with General Office modePower handling Set Standby Set Sleep After Standby Schedule On/Off Clean the product Clean the control panel Product updates Enww Solve problems Customer support Problem-solving checklist Check that the product power is onCheck the control panel for error messages Test print functionality Restore the factory-set defaults Factors that affect product performance Paper feeds incorrectly or becomes jammed Product does not pick up paperProduct picks up multiple sheets of paper Prevent paper jams Enww Jam locations Clear jamsClear jams in Tray 1Multi-purpose tray Enww 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 Reinstall the duplexer Close the left door Solve problems Use the correct paper type setting in the printer driver Change the paper type and size setting for WindowsChange the paper type and size setting for Mac Improve print quality Adjust color Change the color theme for a print job Change the color options Enww Use paper that meets HP specifications Black Cyan Inspect the ink cartridge for damage Clean the printhead Clean ink smearsUse 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 Solve Plug and Print USB Drive printing problems X551 Series File does not print from the USB storage device Solve product connectivity problems Solve USB direct-connect problemsSolve network problems Poor physical connection 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 Product is disabled, or other network settings are incorrect Solve wireless network problems Wireless connectivity checklist Ii. Click All Programs Cannot connect more computers to the wireless product Wireless product loses communication when connected to a VPN Network does not appear in the wireless networks list Wireless network is not functioning Problem Solution Solve product software problems with WindowsClick Settings Properties Click Devices and PrintersClick All Programs Solve product software problems with Mac Printer driver is not listed in the Print & Fax list Hardware troubleshooting Software troubleshootingPrint job was not sent to the product that you wanted Supplies and accessories Part numbers Order parts, accessories, and suppliesPart number Cartridge number Description Service and support Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement Hewlett-Packard limited warranty statement 185 End User License Agreement Transfer Enww OpenSSL Customer support Product specifications Product Height Depth Width Weight Physical specificationsOperation LwAd-mono B LwAd-color B Environmental specifications Operating Transporting Enww Environmental product stewardship program Protecting the environment Ozone production Power consumption Paper use Plastics HP Officejet print supplies Return and recycling instructions United States and Puerto RicoMultiple returns more than one cartridge Single returns Non-U.S. returns Battery disposal Printer recycling Paper Material restrictions HP Officejet Pro X451 and X551 Series Disposal of waste equipment by users Electronic Hardware Recycling Chemical substances Material Safety Data Sheet Msds For more information Substances Table China Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement Turkey Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement Ukraine Restriction on Hazardous Substances statement Vietnam Regulatory information Regulatory model identification number Regulatory NoticesFCC Statement Vcci statement Japan Power cord instructions Power cord statement Japan EMC statement Korea GS statement Germany Products with wireless LAN devices European Union Regulatory Notice Germany Enww Additional statements for wireless products FCC compliance statement-United StatesAustralia statement Brazil Anatel statement Additional statements for wireless products 225 To disable the usage information function Anonymous usage information storage How do I? Appendix F How do I? Index USB Labels Obtaining TCP/IP WPS Enww Page Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P