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How to set up the HP Office Jet 4500 Wireless Printer and USB - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>Here is how to unbox and setup the OfficeJet 4500 Printer through connecting to a Ethernet network and / or plugging in USB. This guide does not include software setup. The HP OfficeJet 4500 is able to connect both through a USB and a wireless connection. The following guide supplements the steps given in the setup guide from HP.</p><p>NOTE: While this model is no longer sold by Micro Center or the manufacturer, this information may still be useful to those using this model of printer.</p><p><br></p><p>1. Unpack the printer from the box.</p><ul><li>Remove the cables and the install disk.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2475_HOW7000101B-001.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2475_HOW7000101B-001.gif" alt="Driver Installation Disc" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>Turn the box upside down on a large table or on the floor and slide out the printer.</li><li>Remove the foam packing from the sides</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2476_HOW7000101B-002.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2476_HOW7000101B-002.gif" alt="Printer in packaging" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>Remove the plastic bag.</li><li>Remove all plastic from the tops and sides of the printer.</li><li>Open the print cartridge bags and remove the plastic cover from the copper colored contacts.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>2. Plug in the printer into a power source. This is the purple connection in the back and the tab/clip will be to the top of the plug.</p><p><br></p><p>3. Power on the Printer with the power button on the lower left of the control panel.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2477_HOW7000101B-003.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2477_HOW7000101B-003.gif" alt="Printer Power Button" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>4. After powering on a question about English 1 or another language appears in the display.</p><ul><li>Use the left and right arrow keys on either side of the <strong>OK</strong> to change the displayed code for other languages.</li><li>Press the number for 1 on the numeric pad for English.</li></ul><p>5. Next on the display is a Location question, <strong>USA=11</strong>.</p><ul><li>Use the left and right arrow keys on either side of the OK button to look for choices.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2478_HOW7000101B-004.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2478_HOW7000101B-004.gif" alt="Printer OK Button" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>Type the number of your location in the numeric keypad.</li><li>Then verify by pressing 1.</li><li>Power off and then on to keep the settings.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>6. The next message that will appear will be that the Print Cartridges are missing or not detected.</p><ul><li>Open the printer door and turn the printer off and then on again.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2479_HOW7000101B-005.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2479_HOW7000101B-005.gif" alt="Printer Access Door" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2480_HOW7000101B-006.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2480_HOW7000101B-006.gif" alt="Inside Printer" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>The print head will move back and forth a few times and then settle in the opening.</li><li>If the print head does not move to the right position close the door wait for 5 seconds and open it again.</li><li>Give about 15 to 30 seconds between attempts to allow the system to move the print head into place.</li><li>Remove the plastic from the bottom of the cartridge to reveal the contacts if not done yet.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2481_HOW7000101B-007.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2481_HOW7000101B-007.gif" alt="Ink Cartridge" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2482_HOW7000101B-008.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2482_HOW7000101B-008.gif" alt="Ink Cartridge" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2483_HOW7000101B-009.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2483_HOW7000101B-009.gif" alt="Installing Ink Cartridge" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>Put in the color to the left at a slight upward tilt to the front and then press forward and up.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2484_HOW7000101B-010.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2484_HOW7000101B-010.gif" alt="Installing Ink Cartridge" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>Do the same with the black on the right side of the print head pushing forward and then up with a force just a bit more than gentle.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2485_HOW7000101B-011.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2485_HOW7000101B-011.gif" alt="Installing Ink Cartridge" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>Close door and click <strong>OK</strong> on the control panel.</li><li>The printer will move the print head around in the printer.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>7. Next, install the Paper guide.</p><ul><li>The guide has two prongs that will insert into the holes on the side of the main opening at the bottom of the printer.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2486_HOW7000101B-012.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2486_HOW7000101B-012.gif" alt="Paper Guide" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>With the end of the guide slightly up, slide the prongs into the holes and allow the tray to drop into position.</li><li>Load paper into the tray - about 20 sheets.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2487_HOW7000101B-013.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2487_HOW7000101B-013.gif" alt="Paper Tray with Paper" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p></p><p><br></p><p>8. Press <strong>OK</strong> to start the alignment process.</p><ul><li>The printer will print a sheet.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2488_HOW7000101B-014.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2488_HOW7000101B-014.gif" alt="Printer Setup Sheet" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>Place this into the scanner and press <strong>OK</strong>.</li><li>The scanner will run and then a page will print the HP 4500 menu map.</li><li>Please file this map for later use.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>9. To turn on the wireless on the printer:</p><ul><li>Press the <strong>wireless button</strong> on the left of the control panel.</li></ul><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F2489_HOW7000101B-015.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/2489_HOW7000101B-015.gif" alt="Wireless Button" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><ul><li>The light will turn <strong>blue</strong>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>10. To connect to a wireless network.</p><ul><li>If the printer connects you will see a message Success, connected to network, press <strong>OK</strong>.</li><li>When the correct network name appears press OK on the panel.</li><li>If this is not the right network, use the right arrow button to see more available networks to connect to.</li><li>When it finds Wi-Fi routers it will display the name(s) (Tenda for example) press <strong>OK</strong> if the first name presented is correct.</li><li>It will search for Wi-Fi in the area.</li><li>Press <strong>OK</strong>.</li><li>You will see Setup Wizard.</li><li>Use the right arrow key by the OK button to go to the wireless menu and press the <strong>OK</strong> button.</li><li>Press the button on the far right with a <strong>wrench symbol</strong>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>11. The Printer Software can now be installed.</p><ul><li>If the printer is connected by USB there will be a pop up that will allow the software to be installed automatically. This can be used rather than the CD for printer install.</li><li>If this is a Mac computer, plug the printer in first before installing the software from the CD.</li><li>If this is a Windows computer, install the software on the CD first before plugging in the printer with the USB connection - or before connecting to the Wi-Fi printer.</li></ul><p>12. To use the USB cable connection.</p><ul><li>Plug the square end of the connection to the USB port on the computer.</li><li>Plug the round end of the connection into the back of the printer.</li></ul><p><br></p> </article> </main>
