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HP Officejet 4630 e-All-in-One series

Table of contents

1 HP Officejet 4630 e-All-in-One series Help ....................................................................................................... 1
2 Get to know the HP Officejet 4630 series ......................................................................................................... 3
Printer parts .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Control panel and status lights ............................................................................................................. 6
Wireless settings .................................................................................................................................. 8
3 Print ................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Print documents ................................................................................................................................. 10
Print photos ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Print envelopes ................................................................................................................................... 13
Print Quick Forms ............................................................................................................................... 14
Print with HP wireless direct ............................................................................................................... 15
Print using the maximum dpi .............................................................................................................. 17
Tips for print success ......................................................................................................................... 18
4 Paper basics ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Recommended papers for printing ..................................................................................................... 22
Load media ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Load original ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Order HP paper supplies .................................................................................................................... 30
5 Copy and scan ................................................................................................................................................ 31
Copy documents ................................................................................................................................ 32
Scan to a computer ............................................................................................................................ 34
Tips for copy success ......................................................................................................................... 35
Tips for scan success ......................................................................................................................... 36
6 Fax .................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Send a fax .......................................................................................................................................... 38
Receive a fax ...................................................................................................................................... 43

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Set up speed-dial entries .................................................................................................................... 47
Change fax settings ............................................................................................................................ 49
Fax and digital phone services ........................................................................................................... 53
Fax over Internet Protocol .................................................................................................................. 54
Use reports ......................................................................................................................................... 55
Tips for fax success ............................................................................................................................ 58
7 Use Web Services .......................................................................................................................................... 59
HP ePrint ............................................................................................................................................ 60
Use HP Printables .............................................................................................................................. 62
Use the HP Connected website ......................................................................................................... 63
Tips for using Web Services ............................................................................................................... 64
8 Work with cartridges ....................................................................................................................................... 65
Check the estimated ink levels ........................................................................................................... 66
Order ink supplies .............................................................................................................................. 67
Choose right ink cartridges ................................................................................................................. 68
Replace the cartridges ....................................................................................................................... 69
Use single-cartridge mode ................................................................................................................. 71
Cartridge warranty information ........................................................................................................... 72
Tips for working with cartridges .......................................................................................................... 73
9 Connectivity .................................................................................................................................................... 75
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router) ........................................................................ 76
Traditional wireless connection (requires router) ............................................................................... 77
USB connection (non-network connection) ........................................................................................ 79
Change from a USB connection to a wireless network ...................................................................... 80
Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router .............................................................................. 81
Tips for setting up and using a networked printer .............................................................................. 82
Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers) ........................................................... 83
10 Solve a problem ............................................................................................................................................ 85
Clear a paper jam ............................................................................................................................... 86
Clear the print carriage ....................................................................................................................... 91
Improve print quality ........................................................................................................................... 92
Unable to print .................................................................................................................................... 96
Resolve copy and scan issues ......................................................................................................... 100
Resolve fax issues ........................................................................................................................... 101
Resolve networking issues ............................................................................................................... 102
HP support ....................................................................................................................................... 103

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Appendix A Technical information ................................................................................................................... 111
Hewlett-Packard Company notices .................................................................................................. 112
Anonymous usage information storage ............................................................................................ 113
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 114
Environmental product stewardship program ................................................................................... 118
Regulatory notices ............................................................................................................................ 122
Appendix B Additional fax setup ...................................................................................................................... 133
Set up faxing (parallel phone systems) ............................................................................................ 134
Serial-type fax setup ......................................................................................................................... 157
Test fax setup ................................................................................................................................... 158
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 159

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HP Officejet 4630 e-All-in-One series Help

Learn how to use your HP Officejet 4630 series

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Printer parts on page 4

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Control panel and status lights on page 6

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Load media on page 24

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Print on page 9

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Copy documents on page 32

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Scan to a computer on page 34

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Replace the cartridges on page 69

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Clear a paper jam on page 86

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Check the estimated ink levels on page 66

Chapter 1 HP Officejet 4630 e-All-in-One series Help

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Get to know the HP Officejet 4630 series

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Printer parts

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Control panel and status lights

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Wireless settings

Printer parts
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Front and top views of the HP Officejet 4630 series

Lid

Lid-backing

Scanner glass

Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Cartridge access door

Cleanout

Printer display

Control panel

Paper tray

Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender)

Cartridge access area

Paper-width guides

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Rear view of the HP Officejet 4630 series

Fax port (2-EXT)

Fax port (1-LINE)

USB port

Power connection

Printer parts

Control panel and status lights
Figure 2-1 Control panel features

Feature

Description

On button: Turns the printer on or off.

Home: Returns to the Home screen, the screen that is displayed when you first turn on the
printer.

Up button: Use this button to navigate menus and select number of copies.

Wireless status light: Blue light indicates wireless connection.

Wireless button: Press the button to view wireless status and menu options. Press and hold
down the button until light blinks to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button mode.

Keypad: Use the keypad to enter numbers and text.

Back: Returns to the previous screen.

Selection button: The function of this button changes depending on what is displayed on the
printer display.

OK: Confirms the current selection.

Down button: Use this button to navigate menus and select number of copies.

Help: On the Home screen, shows all Help topics. On another screen, shows information or
animation on the display to assist in the current operation.

ePrint button: Press the button to display the Web Services Settings menu where you can
view the printer's email address and make ePrint settings.

Figure 2-2 On button light

Light behavior

Solution

Off

The printer is powered off.

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Light behavior

Solution

Dimmed

Indicates the printer is in Sleep mode. The printer automatically enters Sleep mode after 5
minutes of inactivity.

Fast blinking

Error has occurred. Refer to the messages on the printer display.

Pulsing

Indicates that the printer is initializing or is being shut down.

The printer is printing, scanning, copying, or is on and ready to print.

Figure 2-3 Wireless status light

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Light behavior

Solution

Off

Wireless is off. Press the Wireless button to access the wireless menu on the printer display.
Use the wireless menu to enable wireless printing.

Slow blinking

Wireless is connecting or is on but not connected to a network. If the connection cannot be
established, make sure the printer is within the range of wireless signal.

Fast blinking

A wireless error has occurred. Refer to the messages on the printer display.

Wireless connection has been established and you can print.

Control panel and status lights

Wireless settings
Press the Wireless button to view wireless status and menu options.
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If the printer has an active connection to a wireless network, the wireless light is on solid blue
and the printer display shows Connected and the printer IP address.

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If wireless is turned off, the wireless light is off and the display screen shows Wireless Off.

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If wireless is enabled (wireless radio on) and a wireless connection has not been established,
the wireless light is blinking and the display screen shows Connecting or Not Connected.

You can use the printer display to retrieve information about your wireless network, establish a
wireless connection, and more.
How do I?

Instructions

Print a network configuration page. The network
configuration page displays the network status, hostname,
network name, and more.

Press the Wireless button to access the Wireless Status
menu.

Press the button next to Settings to access the Wireless
Settings menu.

Select Print Report, and then select Configuration Page.

Press the Wireless button to access the Wireless Status
menu.

Press the button next to Settings to access the Wireless
Settings menu.

Select Print Report, and then select Test Report.

Press the Wireless button to access the Wireless Status
menu.

Press the button next to Settings to access the Wireless
Settings menu.

Select Restore Defaults.

Confirm the selection to restore defaults.

Press the Wireless button to access the Wireless
Settings menu.

Select Wireless.

From the Wireless On/Off menu select On or Off.

Print a wireless network test report. The wireless network
test report displays the diagnostics results for the status of
the wireless network, wireless signal strength, detected
networks, and more.

Restore network settings to default settings.

Turn wireless on or off.

Establish a Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) connection.

For more information, see Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS –
requires WPS router) on page 76.

Connect the printer to a wireless network.

For more information, see Traditional wireless connection
(requires router) on page 77.

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Print documents

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Print photos

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Print envelopes

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Print Quick Forms

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Print with HP wireless direct

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Print using the maximum dpi

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Tips for print success

Print documents
To load paper
1.

Make sure the paper tray is open.

Slide the paper-width guides all the way open.

Place the paper in the paper tray. The side to be printed on should face down.

Push the stack of paper into the printer until it stops.

Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the paper.

To print a document
1.

On the File menu in your software, click Print.

Make sure your printer is selected.

Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer
Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.

Select the appropriate options.
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On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list
in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality
Settings area.

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Click the Advanced button, in the Paper/Output area, select the appropriate paper size from
the Paper Size drop-down list.

For more printing options, see Tips for print success on page 18.
5.

Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.

Click Print or OK to begin printing.

To print on both sides of the page

On the File menu in your software, click Print.

Make sure your printer is selected.

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Select the appropriate options.
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On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list
in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality
Settings area.

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Click the Advanced button, in the Paper/Output area, select the appropriate paper size from
the Paper Size drop-down list.

For more printing options, see Tips for print success on page 18.
5.

On the Layout tab, select Flip on Long Edge or Flip on Short Edge from the Print on Both Sides
drop-down list.

Click OK to print.
NOTE: After one page of the document is printed, you are prompted to wait for a few seconds.
Then the printer automatically reloads the paper back to print on the other side. You do not need
to manually reload the paper.

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Print photos
To load photo paper
1.

Make sure the paper tray is open.

Slide the paper-width guides all the way open.

Remove all paper from the paper tray, and then load the photo paper with side to be printed on
facing down.

Push the stack of photo papers into the printer until it stops.

Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the photo papers.

To print a photo on photo paper
1.

On the File menu in your software, click Print.

Make sure your printer is selected.

Select the appropriate options.
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On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list
in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality
Settings area.

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Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.

For more printing options, see Tips for print success on page 18.
NOTE: For maximum dpi resolution, go to Paper/Quality tab, select Photo Paper from the
Media drop-down list, and then select Best in the Quality Settings area. Then click the Advanced
button and select Yes from the Print in Max DPI drop-down list. If you want to print max DPI in
grayscale, select High Quality Grayscale from the Print in Grayscale drop-down list.
5.

Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box.

Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.

NOTE: After the printing is finished, remove unused photo paper from the paper tray. Store the
photo paper so it does not start to curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout.

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Print envelopes
You can load one or more envelopes into the paper tray of the HP Officejet 4630 series. Do not use
shiny or embossed envelopes, or envelopes that have clasps or windows.
NOTE:

For details on how to format on envelopes, see the help files in your word application.

To load envelopes
1.

Make sure the paper tray is open.

Slide the paper-width guides all the way open.

Place the envelopes in the center of the paper tray. The side to be printed on should face down.
The flap should be on the left side.

Push the stack of envelopes into the printer until it stops.

Slide the paper-width guides firmly against the edge of the envelopes.

To print an envelope
1.

On the File menu in your software, click Print.

Make sure your printer is selected.

Select the appropriate options.
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On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list
in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality
Settings area.

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Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.

For more printing options, see Tips for print success on page 18.
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Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.

Print envelopes

Print Quick Forms
Use Quick Forms to print calendars, check lists, games, notebook paper, graph paper, music paper,
and games.
To print Quick Forms
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Quick
Forms, and then press OK.
TIP: If the Quick Forms option does not appear on the printer display, press the Home button,
and then press the Up and Down buttons until you see Quick Forms.

Press the Up and Down buttons to select one of the Quick Forms options, and then press OK.

After you have selected the type of form that you want to print, select the number of copies, and
then press OK.

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Print with HP wireless direct
With HP wireless direct, you can print wirelessly from a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other
wireless-capable device—without connecting to an existing wireless network.
When using HP wireless direct, note the following guidelines:
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Make sure your computer or mobile device has the necessary software.
If you are using a computer, make sure you have installed the printer software provided with the
printer.

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If you are using a mobile device, make sure you have installed a compatible printing app. For
more information about mobile printing, visit www.hp.com/global/us/en/eprint/
mobile_printing_apps.html.

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Make sure HP wireless direct is turned on in the printer and, if necessary, security is enabled.
For more information, see Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 81.

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Up to five computers and mobile devices can use the same HP wireless direct connection.

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HP wireless direct can be used while the printer is also connected to a computer using USB
cable or to a network using a wireless connection.

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HP wireless direct cannot be used to connect a computer, mobile device, or printer to the
Internet.
Click here to go online for more information.

NOTE:

At this time, these websites might not be available in all languages.

This section contains the following topics:
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Print from a wireless-capable mobile device

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Print from a wireless-capable computer

Print from a wireless-capable mobile device
Make sure you have installed a compatible printing app on your mobile device. For more information,
visit www.hp.com/global/us/en/eprint/mobile_printing_apps.html.
1.

Make sure you have turned on HP wireless direct on the printer. For more information, see
Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 81.

Turn on the Wi-Fi connection on your mobile device. For more information, see the
documentation provided with the mobile device.
NOTE: If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi, you are not able to use HP wireless
direct.

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From the mobile device, connect to a new network. Use the process you normally use to
connect to a new wireless network or hotspot. Choose the HP wireless direct name from the list

Print with HP wireless direct

of wireless networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Officejet 4630 series (where ** are the unique
characters to identify your printer).
If HP wireless direct is turned on with security, enter the password when prompted.
4.

Print your document.

Print from a wireless-capable computer
1.

Make sure you have turned on HP wireless direct on the printer. For more information, see
Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 81 for more information.

Turn on the computer's Wi-Fi connection. For more information, see the documentation provided
with the computer.
NOTE: If your computer does not support Wi-Fi, you are not able to use HP wireless direct.

From the computer, connect to a new network. Use the process you normally use to connect to
a new wireless network or hotspot. Choose the HP wireless direct name from the list of wireless
networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Officejet 4630 series (where ** are the unique characters to
identify your printer).
If HP wireless direct is turned on with security, enter the password when prompted.

Proceed to step 5 if the printer has been installed and connected to the computer over a wireless
network. If the printer has been installed and connected to your computer with a USB cable,
follow the steps below to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection.
a.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps
on the app bar, and then click Printer Setup & Software.

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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP OFFICEJET 4630 series, and then click Printer
Setup & Software.

Select Connect New Printer.

When the Connection Options software screen appears, select Wireless.
Select HP OFFICEJET 4630 series from the list of detected printers.

d.
5.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Print your document.

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Print using the maximum dpi
Use maximum dots per inch (dpi) mode to print high-quality, sharp images on photo paper.
Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of
memory.
To print in Maximum dpi mode
1.

On the File menu in your software, click Print.

Make sure your printer is selected.

Click the Paper/Quality tab.

From the Media drop-down list, select a media type from the available list.
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Plain Paper

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HP Photo Paper or other photo paper

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HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper

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HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper

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HP Iron-on Transfers or other specialty Paper

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HP Matte Presentation or other matte paper

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Other glossy specialty paper

Click the Advanced button.

In the Printer Features area, select Yes from the Print in Max DPI drop-down list.

Select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.

Click OK to close the advanced options.

10. Confirm Orientation on the Layout tab, and then click OK to print.

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Tips for print success
To print successfully, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the paper
should be loaded correctly, and the printer should have the appropriate settings. Print settings do not
apply to copying or scanning.
Ink tips
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Use Original HP ink cartridges.

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Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly.
For more information, see Replace the cartridges on page 69.

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Check the estimated ink levels in the cartridges to make sure there is sufficient ink.
For more information, see Check the estimated ink levels on page 66.

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If the print quality is not acceptable, see Improve print quality on page 92 for more information.

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Always turn off the printer with the On button to allow the printer to protect the nozzles.

Paper loading tips
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Load a stack of paper (not just one page). All of the paper in the stack should be the same size
and type to avoid a paper jam.

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Load paper with side to be printed on facing down.

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Ensure that paper loaded in the paper tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or torn.

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Adjust the paper-width guides in the paper tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure the
paper-width guides do not bend the paper in the paper tray.
For more information, see Load media on page 24.

Printer settings tips
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To change default print settings, click Print, Scan & Fax, and then click Set Preferences in the
printer software.
Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:

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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.

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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP Officejet 4630 series, and then click HP Officejet
4630 series.

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To select the number of pages to print per sheet, on the Layout tab, select the appropriate option
from the Pages per Sheet drop-down list.

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If you want to change the page orientation, set it in your application interface.

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To view more printing settings, on the Layout or Paper/Quality tab, click the Advanced button to
open the Advanced Options dialog box.

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Print in Grayscale: Allows you to print a black and white document using the black ink only.
Select Black Ink Only, and then click the OK button.

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Borderless Printing: Select this feature to print photos without border. Not all media types
support this feature. You will see an alert icon beside the option if the selected media type
in the Media drop-down list does not support it.

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Preserve Layout: This feature only works with the duplex printing. If the image is larger than
the printable area, select this feature to scale the page content to be within the smaller
margins so that extra pages are not created.

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HP Real Life Technologies: This feature smooths and sharpens images and graphics for
improved print quality.

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Booklet: Allows you to print multiple-page document as a booklet. It places two pages on
each side of a sheet that can then be folded into a booklet in half size of the paper. Select a
binding method from the drop-down list, and then click OK.
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Booklet-LeftBinding: The binding side after folded into a booklet appears at the left
side. Select the option if your reading habit is from left to right.

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Booklet-RightBinding: The binding side after folded into a booklet appears at the right
side. Select the option if your reading habit is from right to left.

NOTE: The preview on the Layout tab cannot reflect what you select from the Booklet
drop-down list.
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Pages per Sheet Layout: Helps you specify the order of the pages if you print document in
more than two pages per sheet.
NOTE: The preview on the Layout tab cannot reflect what you select from the Pages per
Sheet Layout drop-down list.

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You can use printing shortcut to save setting time. A printing shortcut stores the setting values
that are appropriate for a particular kind of job, so that you can set all the options with a single
click. To use it, go to the Printing Shortcut tab, select one printing shortcut, and then click OK.
To add a new printing shortcut, after making settings on the Layout or Paper/Quality tab, click
the Printing Shortcut tab, click Save As and enter a name, and then click OK.
To delete a printing shortcut, select it, and then click Delete.
NOTE: You cannot delete the default printing shortcuts.

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Notes
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Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help you
easily produce great results, time after time.
NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Product service or
repairs required as a result of using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty.
If you believe you purchased Original HP ink cartridges, go to www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit.

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Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.
NOTE: When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge
available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the cartridges until print
quality becomes unacceptable.

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Software settings selected in the print driver only apply to printing, they do not apply to copying
or scanning.

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You can print your document on both sides of the paper.

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Paper basics

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Recommended papers for printing

Load media
Select a paper size to continue.
To load full-size paper

Lower the paper tray, and then pull out the paper tray and tray extender.

Slide the paper-width guides outward.

Load the paper.
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Insert a stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the print side
down.

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Slide the stack of paper forward until it stops.

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Adjust the paper-width guides so they fit against both sides of the stack of paper.

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Slide the paper tray in.

To load small-size paper

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Lower the paper tray, and then pull out the paper tray and tray extender.

Slide the paper-width guides outward.

Load media

Load the photo paper.
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Insert a stack of photo paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the print
side down.

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Slide the stack of photo paper forward until it stops.

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Adjust the paper-width guides so they fit against both sides of the stack of photo paper.

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Slide the paper tray in.

To load envelopes
1.

Lower the paper tray, and then pull out the paper tray and tray extender.

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Slide the paper-width guides outward.

Load the envelopes.
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Insert one or more envelopes in the center of the paper tray. The side to be printed on
should face down. The flap should be on the left side and facing up.

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Slide the stack of envelopes forward until it stops.

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Adjust the paper-width guides so they fit against both sides of the stack of envelopes.

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Slide the paper tray in.

Load media

Load original
You can load your original print-side up in the automatic document feeder or print-side down on the
right front corner of the scanner glass.
To load the original in the automatic document feeder
1.

Slide the paper-width guides outwards.

Load the original print-side up, head first, in the ADF.

Slide the paper-width guides inward until they stop at the edge of paper.

To load the original on the scanner glass
1.

Lift the scanner lid.

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Load the original print-side down on the right corner of the scanner glass.

Close the scanner lid.

Load original

Order HP paper supplies
The printer is designed to work well with most types of office media. Use HP media for optimum print
quality. Visit the HP website at www.hp.com for more information about HP media.
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday documents.
All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards of reliability and
print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks and dry faster than ordinary
plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major
paper manufacturers.
To purchase HP papers, go to Shop for Products and Services and select ink, toner and paper.

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Copy and scan

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Copy documents

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Scan to a computer

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Tips for copy success

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Tips for scan success

Copy documents
The Copy menu on the printer display allows you to easily select number of copies and color or black
and white for copying on plain paper. You can also easily access advanced settings, such as
changing the paper type and size, adjusting the darkness of the copy, and resizing the copy.
To make 1-sided black or color copy
1.

Load full-size paper in the paper tray.

Load the original print-side up in the ADF or print-side down on the scanner glass.
For more information about loading the original, see Load original on page 28.

Select Copy from the Home screen on the printer display to access the copy menu.
If you do not see Copy on the printer display, press the Home button, and then press the Up and
Down buttons until you see Copy.

From the Copy menu, select Copies to increase or decrease the number of copies, and then
press OK to confirm.

Select Start Black Copy or Start Color Copy, and then press OK to make a black or color copy.

To make 2-sided black or color copy
1.

Load full-size paper in the paper tray.

Load the first original print-side up in the ADF or print-side down on the scanner glass.
For more information about loading the original, see Load original on page 28.

From the Copy menu, select Copies to increase or decrease the number of copies, and then
press OK to confirm.

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Select 2-Sided to enable it, and then press OK to confirm.

Select Start Black Copy or Start Color Copy.
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If you load multiple of 1-sided original in the ADF, press OK to complete.

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If you load a 2-sided original in the ADF or on the scanner glass, press OK, and then go to
step 7.

When the first page finishes, load the second original print-side up in the ADF or print-side down
on the scanner glass.

Press OK to start copying the second page.

More copy features
While in the Copy menu, press the Up and Down buttons to select among settings.
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Paper Type: Selects paper size and paper type. A plain paper setting will print in plain paper
normal print quality. A photo paper setting will print in photo paper best quality.

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Resize: Controls the size of the image or document to be copied.
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Actual size: Makes a copy that is the same as the size of the original, but the margins of the
copied image may be clipped.

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Fit to Page: Makes a copy that is centered with a white border around the edges. The
resized image is either enlarged or reduced to fit the size of the selected output paper.
NOTE: The scanner glass must be clean to make sure the Fit to Page feature works
properly.

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Custom Size: Allows you to increase the size of the image by selecting values greater than
100% or reduce the image size by selecting values less than 100%.

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ID Copy: Allows you to copy both sides of ID card.

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Lighter / Darker: Adjusts the copy settings to make copies lighter or darker.

NOTE: After two minutes of inactivity, the copy options will automatically return to the default
settings of plain paper A4 or 8.5” x 11” (depending on region).

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Scan to a computer
You can scan from the control panel of the printer or from your computer. Scan from the control panel
if you want to quickly scan one page to an image file. Scan from your computer if you want to scan
multiple pages into one file, define the file format of the scan, or make adjustments to the scanned
image.
To prepare the scan
1.

Load the original print-side up in the ADF or print-side down on the scanner glass.
For more information about loading the original, see Load original on page 28.

Start the scan.

To scan from the printer control panel
1.

Select Scan from the Home screen on the printer display, and then press OK.
TIP: If you do not see Scan on the printer display, press the Home button, and then press the
Up and Down buttons until you see Scan.

Select the computer that you want to scan to from the printer display, and then press OK.
If you do not see your computer listed on the printer display make sure that your computer is
connected to the printer either wirelessly or through a USB cable. If you have a wireless
connection and you have confirmed that the connection is working, you will need to enable
wireless scanning in the software.

To scan from your computer
1.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software.
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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.

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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP Officejet 4630 series, and then click HP Officejet
4630 series.

In the printer software, click the Print, Scan & Fax icon, and then select Scan a Document or
Photo.

Select the type of scan that you want from the shortcut menu and then click Scan.
NOTE: If Show Scan Preview is selected, you will be able to make adjustments to the scanned
image in the preview screen.

Select Save if you want to keep the application open for another scan, or select Done to exit the
application.

After the scan is saved, a Windows Explorer window will open in the directory where the scan
was saved.

NOTE: There is a limited number of computers that can have the scan function activated at the
same time. Select Scan on the printer display and you will see the computers that are currently
available for scanning.

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Clean the scanner glass and make sure that there are no foreign materials adhering to it.

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To increase or decrease the contrast of your printed output, select Copy from the printer display
and then select Lighter/Darker to adjust the contrast.

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To select the paper size and paper type of the printed output, select Copy from the printer
display. From the Copy menu select Paper Type to choose plain or photo paper and photo paper
size.

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To resize the image, select Copy from the printer display and then select Resize.

Tips for copy success

Tips for scan success

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Clean the scanner glass and make sure that there are no foreign materials adhering to it.

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After you select Scan from the printer display, choose the computer that you want to scan to
from the list of printers on the printer display.

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If you have a wireless connection from your printer to your computer, and you want to always be
able to quickly scan to your connected computer, make sure to have Scan to Computer always
active.

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If you want to scan a document with several pages into one file instead of multiple files, start the
scan with the printer software instead of selecting Scan from the printer display.

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Fax

You can use the printer to send and receive faxes, including color faxes. You can schedule faxes to
be sent at a later time and set up speed-dials to send faxes quickly and easily to frequently used
numbers. From the printer control panel, you can also set a number of fax options, such as resolution
and the contrast between lightness and darkness on the faxes you send.
NOTE: Before you begin faxing, make sure you have set up the printer correctly for faxing. You
might have already done this as part of the initial setup, by using either the control panel or the HP
software provided with the printer. You can verify the fax is set up correctly by running the fax setup
test from the control panel. For more information on the fax test, see Test fax setup on page 158.

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Send a fax

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Receive a fax

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Set up speed-dial entries

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Change fax settings

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Fax and digital phone services

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Fax over Internet Protocol

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Use reports

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Tips for fax success

Send a fax
You can send a fax in a variety of ways. Using the printer control panel, you can send a black-andwhite or color fax. You can also send a fax manually from an attached phone. This allows you to
speak with the recipient before sending the fax.
This section contains the following topics:
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Send a standard fax

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Send a standard fax from the computer

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Send a fax manually from a phone

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Send a fax using monitor dialing

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Schedule a fax to send later

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Send a fax in Error Correction Mode

Send a standard fax
You can easily send a single- or multiple-page black-and-white or color fax by using the printer
control panel.
NOTE: If you need printed confirmation that your faxes were successfully sent, fax confirmation
must be enabled.
TIP: You can also send a fax manually from a phone or by using monitor dialing. These features
allow you to control the pace of your dialing. They are also useful when you want to use a calling card
to charge the call and you have to respond to tone prompts while dialing.
To send a standard fax from the printer control panel
1.

Load your original print-side down on the right front corner of the glass or print-side up in the
ADF.
For more information about loading the original, see Load original on page 28.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Black Fax or Color Fax.
If an original is loaded in the ADF, the document is sent to the number you entered. If no original
is detected in the ADF, a message appears that promts you to make a selection.
TIP: If the recipient reports issues with the quality of the fax you sent, you can try changing the
resolution or contrast of your fax.

Enter the fax number by using the keypad, and then press OK.
TIP: To add a pause in the fax number you are entering, press * repeatedly, until a dash (-)
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Send a standard fax from the computer
You can send a document on your computer as a fax, without printing a copy and faxing it from the
printer.
NOTE: Faxes sent from your computer by this method use the printer's fax connection, not your
Internet connection or computer modem. Therefore, make sure the printer is connected to a working
telephone line and that the fax function is set up and functioning correctly.
To use this feature, you must install the printer software using the installation program provided on
the HP software CD provided with the printer.
To send a standard fax from the computer
1.

Open the document on your computer that you want to fax.

On the File menu in your software application, click Print.

From the Name list, select the printer that has “fax” in the name.

To change settings (such as selecting to send the document as a black fax or a color fax), click
the button that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on your software application, this
button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.

After you have changed any settings, click OK.

Click Print or OK.

Enter the fax number and other information for the recipient, change any further settings for the
fax, and then click Send Fax. The printer begins dialing the fax number and faxing the
document.

Send a fax manually from a phone
Sending a fax manually allows you to make a phone call and talk with the recipient before you send
the fax. This is useful if you want to inform the recipient that you are going to send them a fax before
sending it. When you send a fax manually, you can hear the dial tones, telephone prompts, or other
sounds through the handset on your telephone. This makes it easy for you to use a calling card to
send your fax.
Depending on how the recipient has their fax machine set up, the recipient might answer the phone,
or the fax machine might take the call. If a person answers the phone, you can speak with the
recipient before sending the fax. If a fax machine answers the call, you can send the fax directly to
the fax machine when you hear the fax tones from the receiving fax machine.
To send a fax manually from an extension phone
1.

Load your original print-side down on the right front corner of the glass or print-side up in the
ADF.
For more information about loading the original, see Load original on page 28.

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From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Send a fax

Dial the number by using the keypad on the phone that is connected to the printer.
NOTE: Do not use the keypad on the control panel of the printer when manually sending a fax.
You must use the keypad on your phone to dial the recipient's number.

If the recipient answers the telephone, you can engage in a conversation before sending your
fax.
NOTE: If a fax machine answers the call, you will hear fax tones from the receiving fax
machine. Proceed to the next step to transmit the fax.

When you are ready to send the fax, press OK, select Send New Fax, and then select Black or
Color.
If you were speaking with the recipient before sending the fax, inform the recipient that they
should press Receive Fax Manually on their fax machine after they hear fax tones.
The telephone line is silent while the fax is transmitting. At this point, you can hang up the
telephone. If you want to continue speaking with the recipient, remain on the line until the fax
transmission is complete.

Send a fax using monitor dialing
Monitor dialing allows you to dial a number from the printer control panel as you would dial a regular
telephone. When you send a fax using monitor dialing, you can hear the dial tones, telephone
prompts, or other sounds through the speakers on the printer. This enables you to respond to
prompts while dialing, as well as control the pace of your dialing.
TIP: If you are using a calling card and do not enter your PIN fast enough, the printer might start
sending fax tones too soon and cause your PIN not to be recognized by the calling card service. If
this is the case, you can create a speed dial entry to store the PIN for your calling card. For more
information, see Set up speed-dial entries on page 47.
NOTE:

Make sure the volume is turned on to hear a dial tone.

To send a fax using monitor dialing from the printer control panel
1.

Load your original print-side down on the right front corner of the glass or print-side up in the
ADF.
For more information about loading the original, see Load original on page 28.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Black Fax or Color Fax.
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If the printer detects an original loaded in the ADF, you can hear a dial tone.

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If the original is loaded on the scanner glass, select Fax from Glass.

When you hear the dial tone, enter the number by using the keypad on the printer control panel.

Follow any prompts that might occur.
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Schedule a fax to send later
You can schedule a black-and-white fax to be sent within the next 24 hours. This enables you to send
a black-and-white fax late in the evening, when phone lines are not as busy or phone rates are lower,
for example. The printer automatically sends your fax at the specified time.
You can only schedule one fax to be sent at a time. You can continue to send faxes normally, while
a fax is scheduled.
NOTE:

You can only send a black-and-white fax from memory.

To schedule a fax from the printer control panel
1.

Load your original print-side up in the ADF.
For more information about loading the original, see Load original on page 28.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Schedule a Fax.

Enter the fax delay time by pressing the Up and Down buttons, and then press OK to confirm.

When you hear the dial tone, enter the number by using the keypad on the printer control panel.

Select Scan, and then select Start.
The printer scans all pages and sends the fax at the scheduled time.

To cancel a scheduled fax
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Schedule a Fax.

Select the scheduled fax that you want to delete, and then select Delete.

Send a fax in Error Correction Mode
Error Correction Mode (ECM) prevents loss of data due to poor phone lines by detecting errors that
occur during transmission and automatically requesting retransmission of the erroneous portion.
Phone charges are unaffected, or might even be reduced, on good phone lines. On poor phone lines,
ECM increases sending time and phone charges, but sends the data much more reliably. The default
setting is On. Turn ECM off only if it increases phone charges substantially, and if you can accept
poorer quality in exchange for reduced charges.
Before turning the ECM setting off, consider the following. If you turn ECM off:

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The quality and transmission speed of faxes you send and receive are affected.

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The Fax Speed is automatically set to Medium.

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You can no longer send or receive faxes in color.

Send a fax

To change the ECM setting from the control panel

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Advanced Settings.

Select Error Correction.

Select On or Off, and then press OK.

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Receive a fax
You can receive faxes automatically or manually. If you turn off the Auto Answer option, you must
receive faxes manually. If you turn on the Auto Answer option (the default setting), the printer
automatically answers incoming calls and receives faxes after the number of rings that are specified
by the Rings to Answer setting. (The default Rings to Answer setting is five rings.)
If you receive a Legal-size or larger fax and the printer is not currently set to use Legal-size paper, the
printer reduces the fax so that it fits on the paper that is loaded.
NOTE: If you are copying a document when a fax arrives, the fax is stored in the printer memory
until the copying finishes. This can reduce the number of fax pages stored in memory.
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Receive a fax manually

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Reprint received faxes from memory

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Forward faxes to another number

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Set the paper size for received faxes

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Block unwanted fax numbers

Receive a fax manually
When you are on the phone, the person you are speaking with can send you a fax while you are still
connected. This is referred to as manual faxing. Use the instructions in this section to receive
a manual fax.
NOTE:

You can pick up the handset to talk or listen for fax tones.

You can receive faxes manually from a phone that is:
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Directly connected to the printer (on the 2-EXT port)

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On the same phone line, but not directly connected to the printer

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Make sure the printer is turned on and you have paper loaded in the main tray.

Remove any originals from the ADF tray.

Set the Rings to Answer setting to a high number to allow you to answer the incoming call before
the printer answers. Or, turn off the Auto Answer setting so that the printer does not
automatically answer incoming calls.

If you are currently on the phone with the sender, instruct the sender to press Send New Fax on
their fax machine.

When you hear fax tones from a sending fax machine, do the following:
a.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select
Fax, press OK, and then select Receive Fax Manually.

After the printer begins to receive the fax, you can hang up the phone or remain on the line.
The phone line is silent during fax transmission.

Receive a fax

Reprint received faxes from memory
The received faxes, which are not printed out, are stored in memory.
NOTE: After the memory becomes full, the printer cannot receive the new fax until you print or
delete the faxes from memory. You might also want to delete the faxes in memory for security or
privacy purposes.
Depending on the sizes of the faxes in memory, you can reprint up to eight of the most recently
printed faxes, if they are still in memory. For example, you might need to reprint your faxes if you lost
the copy of your last printout.
To reprint faxes in memory from the printer control panel
1.

Make sure you have paper loaded in the main tray. For more information, see Load media
on page 24.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Reprint Missed Faxes.
The faxes are displayed in the reverse order from which they were received with the most
recently received fax first, and so on.

Select the fax you want to print, and then select Print.

If you want to stop reprinting the fax, select Cancel.

Forward faxes to another number
You can set up the printer to forward your faxes to another fax number. A received color fax is
forwarded in black and white.
HP recommends that you verify the number you are forwarding to is a working fax line. Send a test
fax to make sure the fax machine is able to receive your forwarded faxes.
To forward faxes from the printer control panel
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Advanced Settings.

Select Fax Forwarding, and then select Select Fax Forward.

Select On with Print to print and forward the fax, or select On to forward the fax.
NOTE: If the printer is not able to forward the fax to the designated fax machine (for example, if
it is not turned on), the printer prints the fax. If you set up the printer to print error reports for
received faxes, it also prints an error report.

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At the prompt, enter the number of the fax machine intended to receive the forwarded faxes, and
then select Done. Enter the required information for each of the following prompts: start date,
start time, end date, and end time.

Fax forwarding is activated. Select OK to confirm.
If the printer loses power when fax forwarding is set up, it saves the fax forwarding setting and
phone number. When the power is restored to the printer, the fax forwarding setting is still On.
NOTE: You can cancel fax forwarding by selecting Off from the Fax Forward menu.

Set the paper size for received faxes
You can select the paper size for received faxes. The paper size you select should match what is
loaded in your main tray. Faxes can be printed on Letter, A4, or Legal paper only.
NOTE: If an incorrect paper size is loaded in the main tray when you receive a fax, the fax does not
print and an error message appears on the display. Load Letter, A4, or Legal paper, and then press
OK to print the fax.
To set the paper size for received faxes from the printer control panel
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings.

Select Fax Paper Size, and then select an option.

Block unwanted fax numbers
If you subscribe to a caller ID service through your phone provider, you can block specific fax
numbers so the printer does not print faxes received from those numbers. When an incoming fax call
is received, the printer compares the number to the list of junk fax numbers to determine if the call
should be blocked. If the number matches a number in the blocked fax numbers list, the fax is not
printed. (The maximum number of fax numbers you can block varies by model.)
NOTE: This feature is not supported in all countries/regions. If it is not supported in your country/
region, Junk Fax Blocker does not appear in the Fax Options or Fax Settings menu.
NOTE: If no phone numbers are added in the Caller ID list, it is assumed that you are not
subscribed to a Caller ID service.
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Remove numbers from the junk fax list

Add numbers to the junk fax list
You can block specific numbers by adding them to the junk fax list.
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From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Junk Fax.

Receive a fax

A message appears stating that Caller ID is required to block junk faxes. Select OK to continue.

Select Add a Number.

To select a fax number to block from the caller ID list, select From Call History.
- or To manually enter a fax number to block, select Enter New Number.

After entering a fax number to block, select Done.
NOTE: Make sure you enter the fax number as it appears on the control panel display, and not
the fax number that appears on the fax header of the received fax, as these numbers can be
different.

Remove numbers from the junk fax list
If you no longer want to block a fax number, you can remove a number from your junk fax list.
To remove numbers from the list of junk fax numbers

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Junk Fax.

Select the number you want to remove, and then select Remove a Number.

Press OK to confirm the deletion.

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Set up speed-dial entries
You can set up frequently used fax numbers as speed-dial entries. This lets you dial those numbers
quickly by using the printer control panel.
TIP: In addition to creating and managing speed-dial entries from the printer's control panel, you
can also use tools available on your computer, such as the HP software included with the printer and
the printer's embedded web server (EWS).
This section contains the following topics:
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Set up and change speed-dial entries

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Delete speed-dial entries

Set up and change speed-dial entries
You can store fax numbers as speed-dial entries.
To set up speed-dial entries
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Phone Book.

Select Add Contact.

Type the name of the entry, and then select Next.

Type the fax number, and then select Done.
NOTE: Be sure to include any pauses or other required numbers, such as an area code, an
access code for numbers outside a PBX system (usually a 9 or 0), or a long-distance prefix.

To change speed-dial entries
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Phone Book.

Select the entry you want to change, and then press OK.

Select Edit, and then make your changes in the fax name, and then select Next.

Make your changes in the fax number, and then select Done.
NOTE: Be sure to include any pauses or other required numbers, such as an area code, an
access code for numbers outside a PBX system (usually a 9 or 0), or a long-distance prefix.

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Delete speed-dial entries
To delete speed-dial entries

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Phone Book.

Select the entry you want to delete, and then select Delete to confirm.

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Change fax settings
Use the following steps to change the initial settings or to configure other options for faxing.
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Configure the fax header

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Set the answer mode (Auto answer)

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Set the number of rings before answering

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Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring

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Set the dial type

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Set the redial options

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Set the fax speed

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Set the fax sound volume

Configure the fax header
The fax header prints your name and fax number on the top of every fax you send. HP recommends
that you set up the fax header by using the HP software provided with the printer. You can also set up
the fax header from the printer control panel, as described here.
NOTE:

In some countries/regions, the fax header information is a legal requirement.

To set or change the fax header
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Fax Header.

Enter your personal or company name and fax number, and then select Done.

Set the answer mode (Auto answer)
The answer mode determines whether the printer answers incoming calls.
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Turn on the Auto Answer setting if you want the printer to answer faxes automatically. The
printer answers all incoming calls and faxes.

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Turn off the Auto Answer setting if you want to receive faxes manually. You must be available to
respond in person to the incoming fax call or else the printer does not receive faxes.

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From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings.

Select Auto Answer, select On or Off, and then press OK.

Change fax settings

Set the number of rings before answering
If you turn on the Auto Answer setting, you can specify how many rings occur before incoming calls
are automatically answered.
The Rings to Answer setting is important if you have an answering machine on the same phone line
as the printer, because you want the answering machine to answer the phone before the printer does.
The number of rings to answer for the printer should be greater than the number of rings to answer
for the answering machine.
For example, set your answering machine to a low number of rings and the printer to answer in the
maximum number of rings. (The maximum number of rings varies by country/region.) In this setup,
the answering machine answers the call and the printer monitors the line. If the printer detects fax
tones, it receives the fax. If the call is a voice call, the answering machine records the incoming
message.
To set the number of rings before answering
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Advanced Settings.

Select Ring Settings, and then select Rings to Answer.

Select up and down arrows to change the number of rings.

Select OK to accept the setting.

Change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring
Many phone companies offer a distinctive ring feature that allows you to have several phone numbers
on one phone line. When you subscribe to this service, each number is assigned a different ring
pattern. You can set up the printer to answer incoming calls that have a specific ring pattern.
If you connect the printer to a line with distinctive ring, have your telephone company assign one ring
pattern to voice calls and another ring pattern to fax calls. HP recommends that you request double or
triple rings for a fax number. When the printer detects the specified ring pattern, it answers the call
and receives the fax.
TIP: You can also use the Ring Pattern Detection feature in the printer's control panel to set
distinctive ring. With this feature, the printer recognizes and records the ring pattern of an incoming
call and, based on this call, automatically determines the distinctive ring pattern assigned by your
telephone company to fax calls.
If you do not have a distinctive ring service, use the default ring pattern, which is All Rings.
NOTE:

The printer cannot receive faxes when the main phone number is off the hook.

To change the answer ring pattern for distinctive ring

Verify that the printer is set to answer fax calls automatically.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Advanced Settings.

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Select Ring Settings, and then select Distinctive Ring.

A message appears stating that this setting should not be changed unless you have multiple
numbers on the same telephone line. Select Yes to continue.

Do one of the following:
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Select the ring pattern assigned by your telephone company to fax calls.
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Select Auto Detect, and then follow the instructions on the printer control panel.

NOTE: If the Ring Pattern Detection feature cannot detect the ring pattern or if you cancel the
feature before it finishes, the ring pattern is automatically set to the default, which is All Rings.
NOTE: If you are using a PBX phone system that has different ring patterns for internal and
external calls, you must call the fax number from an external number.

Set the dial type
Use this procedure to set tone-dialing or pulse-dialing mode. The factory-set default is Tone. Do not
change the setting unless you know that your phone line cannot use tone dialing.
NOTE:

The pulse-dialing option is not available in all countries/regions.

To set the dial type
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Advanced Settings.

Select Dial Type, select Tone Dialing or Pulse Dialing, and then press OK.

Set the redial options
If the printer was unable to send a fax because the receiving fax machine did not answer or was
busy, the printer attempts to redial based on the settings for the busy-redial and no-answer-redial
options. Use the following procedure to turn the options on or off.
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When Busy: If this option is turned on, the printer redials automatically if it receives a busy
signal. The factory-set default for this option is Redial.

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When No answer: If this option is turned on, the printer redials automatically if the receiving fax
machine does not answer. The factory-set default for this option is No Redial.

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From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Auto Redial.

Select the appropriate option, and then press OK.

Change fax settings

Set the fax speed
You can set the fax speed used to communicate between your printer and other fax machines when
sending and receiving faxes.
If you use one of the following, setting the fax speed to a slower speed might be required:
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An Internet phone service

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A PBX system

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Fax over Internet Protocol (FoIP)

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An integrated services digital

If you experience problems sending and receiving faxes, try using a lower Fax Speed. The following
table provides the available fax speed settings.
Fax speed setting

Fax speed

Fast

v.34 (33600 bps)

Medium

v.17 (14400 bps)

Slow

v.29 (9600 bps)

To set the fax speed
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Advanced Settings.

Select Fax Speed.

Select an option, and then press OK.

Set the fax sound volume
Use this procedure to increase or decrease the volume of the fax sounds.
To set the fax sound volume

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Advanced Settings.

Select Ring Settings, and then select Fax Sound Volume.

Select Soft, Loud, or Off, and then press OK.

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Fax and digital phone services
Many telephone companies provide their customers with digital phone services, such as the following:
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DSL: A Digital subscriber line (DSL) service through your telephone company. (DSL might be
called ADSL in your country/region.)

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PBX: A private branch exchange (PBX) phone system.

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ISDN: An integrated services digital network (ISDN) system.

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FoIP: A low-cost phone service that allows you to send and receive faxes with your printer by
using the Internet. This method is called Fax over Internet Protocol (FoIP). For more information,
see Fax over Internet Protocol on page 54.

HP printers are designed specifically for use with traditional analog phone services. If you are in
a digital phone environment (such as DSL/ADSL, PBX, or ISDN), you might need to use digital-toanalog filters or converters when setting up the printer for faxing.
NOTE: HP does not guarantee that the printer will be compatible with all digital service lines or
providers, in all digital environments, or with all digital-to-analog converters. It is always
recommended that you discuss with the telephone company directly for the correct setup options
based on their line services provided.

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Fax over Internet Protocol
You might be able to subscribe to a low cost phone service that allows you to send and receive faxes
with your printer by using the Internet. This method is called Fax over Internet Protocol (FoIP).
You probably use a FoIP service (provided by your telephone company) when you:
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Dial a special access code along with the fax number, or

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Have an IP converter box that connects to the Internet and provides analog phone ports for the
fax connection.

NOTE: You can only send and receive faxes by connecting a phone cord to the port labeled "1LINE" on the printer. This means that your connection to the Internet must be done either through
a converter box (which supplies regular analog phone jacks for fax connections) or your telephone
company.
TIP: Support for traditional fax transmission over any Internet protocol telephone systems are often
limited. If you experience problems faxing, try using a slower fax speed or disabling the fax errorcorrection mode (ECM). However, if you turn off ECM, you cannot send and receive color faxes. (For
more information about changing the fax speed, see Set the fax speed on page 52. For more
information about using ECM, see Send a fax in Error Correction Mode on page 41.
If you have questions about Internet faxing, contact your Internet faxing services support department
or your local service provider for further assistance.

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Use reports
You can set up the printer to print error reports and confirmation reports automatically for each fax
you send and receive. You can also manually print system reports as required; these reports provide
useful system information about the printer.
By default, the printer is set to print a report only if there is a problem sending or receiving a fax.
A confirmation message that indicates whether a fax was successfully sent appears briefly on the
control panel display after each transaction.
NOTE: If the reports are not legible, you can check the estimated ink levels from the control panel or
the HP software.
NOTE: Ink level alerts and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you
receive a low-ink alert, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing
delays. You do not need to replace the ink cartridges until prompted to do so.
NOTE: Ensure that the printheads and ink cartridges are in good conditions and installed properly.
For more information, see Work with cartridges on page 65.
This section contains the following topics:
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Print fax confirmation reports

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Print and view the fax log

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Print the details of the last fax transaction

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Print a Caller ID Report

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View the Call History

Print fax confirmation reports
If you require printed confirmation that your faxes were successfully sent, follow these instructions to
enable fax confirmation before sending any faxes.
The default fax confirmation setting is Error Only.
NOTE: You can include an image of the first page of the fax on the Fax Sent Confirmation report if
you select After Send Fax or On Always, and if you scan the fax to send from memory or use the
Scan and Fax option.
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From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, select Advanced Settings, and then select Fax Confirmation.

Select one of the following options, and then press OK.
Off

Does not print a fax confirmation report when you send
and receive faxes successfully.

After Send Fax

Prints a fax confirmation report for every fax you send.

After Receive Fax

Prints a fax confirmation report for every fax you receive.

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On Always

Prints a fax confirmation report for every fax you send and
receive.

Error Only

Prints a fax confirmation report for every fax error. This is
the default setting.

Print and view the fax log
You can print a log of faxes that have been received and sent by the printer.
To print the fax log from the printer control panel
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, select Advanced Settings, and then select Fax Reports.

Select Fax Log, and then press OK.

Print the details of the last fax transaction
The Last Fax Transaction report prints the details of the last fax transaction to occur. Details include
the fax number, number of pages, and the fax status.
To print the Last Fax Transaction report
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, select Advanced Settings, and then select Fax Reports.

Select Last Transaction Report, and then press OK.

Print a Caller ID Report
Use the following procedure to print a list of Caller ID fax numbers.
To print a Caller ID History Report
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, select Advanced Settings, and then select Fax Reports.

Select Caller ID Report, and then press OK.

View the Call History
Use the following procedure to print a list of all the calls placed from the printer.

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From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select Fax, and
then press OK.

Select Settings, and then select Junk Fax.

Select Add a Number, select From Call History, and then press OK.

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Tips for fax success
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Load your original print-side down on the right front corner of the glass or print-side up in the
ADF.
For more information about loading the original, see Load original on page 28.

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Clean the scanner glass and make sure that there are no foreign materials adhering to it.

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Turn on Error Correction Mode (ECM) to send color faxes.
For more information about turning on ECM, see Send a fax in Error Correction Mode
on page 41.

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After the fax memory becomes full, the printer does not receive any faxes until you print or
delete the faxes from memory.
For more information about reprinting the faxes in the memory, see Reprint received faxes from
memory on page 44.

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You can set up the printer to answer incoming calls with a specific ring pattern. Use this feature
only when you have subscribed to the service, which allows several phone numbers on one
phone line from your phone service provider.

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Use Web Services

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HP ePrint

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Use HP Printables

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Use the HP Connected website

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Tips for using Web Services

HP ePrint
HP ePrint is a free service from HP that allows you to print to your HP ePrint-enabled printer anytime,
from any location. It's as simple as sending an email to the email address assigned to your printer
when you enable Web Services on the printer. No special drivers or software are needed. If you can
send an email, you can print from anywhere, using HP ePrint.
Once you have signed up for an account on HP Connected (www.hpconnected.com ), you can sign in
to view your ePrint job status, manage your HP ePrint printer queue, control who can use your
printer's HP ePrint email address to print, and get help for HP ePrint.
HP ePrint allows you to print to your HP ePrint-enabled printer anytime, from any location.
To use HP ePrint, make sure to have the following:
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An Internet- and email-capable computer or mobile device

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An HP ePrint-capable printer on which Web Services has been enabled

NOTE: The email will be printed once it is received. As with any email, there is no guarantee when
or whether it will be received. You can check the print status on HP Connected
(www.hpconnected.com ).
NOTE: Documents printed with HP ePrint may appear different from the original. Style, formatting,
and text flow may differ from the original document. For documents that need to be printed with a
higher quality (such as legal documents), we recommend that you print from the software application
on your computer, where you will have more control over what your printout looks like.
TIP: For more information about managing and configuring HP ePrint settings and to learn about the
latest features, visit HP Connected (www.hpconnected.com ).
To print using HP ePrint
1.

Enable Web Services.
a.

From the printer control panel, press the ePrint button.

Accept the Terms of Use, and then follow the on-screen instructions to enable Web
Services.

Print the ePrint information page, and then follow the instructions on the page to sign up for
an HP ePrint account.

On your computer or mobile device, open your email application.
NOTE: For information about using the email application on your computer or mobile device,
see the documentation provided with the application.

Create a new email message, and then attach the file that you want to print.

Enter the printer's email address in the “To” line of the email message, and then select the
option to send the email message.
NOTE: Do not include any email address in the "Bcc" field; this field is required to be blank. If
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To find the printer's email address
1.

Press the ePrint button on the control panel. You will see the Web Services Settings menu on
the printer display.

Select Display Email Address from the printer display to view the printer’s email address.
TIP: To customize the email address, select Print Info Page from the Web Services Settings
menu on the printer display. The printer prints an information page that contains the printer code
and instructions on how to customize the email address.

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the printer display.

Select ePrint from the printer display, and then select Off.

HP ePrint

Use HP Printables
HP Printables, a free service from HP, delivers a wide range of news, recipes, business tips, coloring
pages, puzzles, personalized coupons, and more - directly to your web-connected printer, on your
schedule. Browse from a range of options, including top brands, to find the content you want and get
the prints you love. You can get the prints you want immediately or, with some printables, you can set
them to be automatically delivered on the days and times that you want.
Preformatted content designed specifically for your printer means no cut-off text and pictures and no
extra pages with only one line of text.
NOTE: To use HP Printables, the printer must be connected to a network that provides an Internet
connection, and you must register for this service. Printable availability varies by country, language,
and agreements, and might require a firmware upgrade.
For more information, visit www.hpconnected.com . On some printers and websites, HP Printables
might be called Print Apps.

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Use the HP Connected website
Use HP’s free HP Connected website to set up increased security for HP ePrint, and specify the
email addresses that are allowed to send email to your printer. You can also get product updates,
more HP Printables, and other free services.
Go to the HP Connected website for more information and specific terms and conditions:
www.hpconnected.com .

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Tips for using Web Services
Use the following tips to print HP Printables and use HP ePrint.
Tips for printing HP Printables and using HP ePrint
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Learn about HP Printables for printing recipes, coupons, and other content from the web, simply
and easily. Click here to go online for more information.

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Work with cartridges

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Check the estimated ink levels

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Order ink supplies

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Choose right ink cartridges

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Replace the cartridges

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Use single-cartridge mode

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Cartridge warranty information

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Tips for working with cartridges

Check the estimated ink levels
You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a
cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the cartridges.
To check the ink levels from the printer control panel
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From the Home screen on the printer display, select Ink Levels, and then press OK. Then the
printer displays the current ink levels.
NOTE: If you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button.

To check the ink levels from the printer software
1.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:
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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.

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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP Officejet 4630 series, and then click HP Officejet
4630 series.

In the printer software, click Estimated Ink Levels.

NOTE: If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used
in another printer, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or unavailable.
NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you
receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid
possible printing delays. You do not have to replace the cartridges until the print quality is
unacceptable.
NOTE: Ink from the cartridges is used in the printing process in a number of different ways,
including in the initialization process, which prepares the printer and cartridges for printing, and in
printhead servicing, which keeps print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. In addition, some
residual ink is left in the cartridge after it is used. For more information, see www.hp.com/go/
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Order ink supplies
Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number.
Locate the cartridge number on the printer
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The cartridge number is located inside the cartridge access door.

Locate the cartridge number in the printer software
1.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:
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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.

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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP Officejet 4630 series, and then click HP Officejet
4630 series.

In the printer software, click Shop, and then click Shop For Supplies Online.
The correct cartridge number appears when you use this link.

To order original HP supplies for the HP Officejet 4630 series, go to www.hp.com/buy/supplies. If
prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your product, and then click one
of the shopping links on the page.
NOTE: Ordering ink cartridges online is not supported in all countries/regions. If it is not available in
your country/region, you may still view supplies information and print a list for reference when
shopping at a local HP reseller.

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Choose right ink cartridges
HP recommends that you use Original HP ink cartridges. Original HP ink cartridges are designed and
tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.

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Replace the cartridges
To replace the cartridges
1.

Check that power is on.

Remove cartridge.
a.

Open the cartridge access door.

Wait for print carriage to move to the right side of the printer.
b.

Insert new cartridge.
a.

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Lift up the cartridge tab, and then remove it from the slot.

Remove cartridge from packaging.

Replace the cartridges

Remove plastic tape using pink pull tab.

Place new cartridge in slot at an angle under the opened tab, and then squeeze the tab
closed as the cartridge slides into place.

Close the cartridge access door.

Load plain paper and print out the alignment page.

Load the alignment page print-side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass, close the
lid, and then press OK to complete the alignment.

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Use single-cartridge mode
Use the single-cartridge mode to operate the HP Officejet 4630 series with only one ink cartridge. The
single-cartridge mode is initiated when an ink cartridge is removed from the ink cartridge carriage.
NOTE: When the HP Officejet 4630 series operates in single-cartridge mode, a message is
displayed on the printer display. If the message is displayed and two ink cartridges are installed in the
printer, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from each ink cartridge.
When plastic tape covers the ink cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the ink cartridge is
installed.
To exit single-cartridge mode
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Use single-cartridge mode

Cartridge warranty information
The HP cartridge warranty is applicable when the cartridge is used in its designated HP printing
device. This warranty does not cover HP ink cartridges that have been refilled, remanufactured,
refurbished, misused, or tampered with.
During the warranty period the cartridge is covered as long as the HP ink is not depleted and the end
of warranty date has not been reached. The end of warranty date, in YYYY/MM/DD format, may be
found on the cartridge as indicated:

For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that came with the
printer.

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Tips for working with cartridges
Use the following tips to work with cartridges:

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To protect the cartridges from drying out, always turn the printer off using the On button, and
wait until the On button light goes out.

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Do not open or untape cartridges until you are ready to install them. Leaving tape on the
cartridges reduces ink evaporation.

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Insert the cartridges into the correct slots. Match the color and icon of each cartridge to the color
and icon for each slot. Make sure the cartridges snap into place.

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Align the printer for best print quality. See Improve print quality on page 92 for more
information.

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When the Estimated Ink Levels screen shows one or both cartridges in a low state, consider
getting replacement cartridges to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the
cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable. See Replace the cartridges on page 69 for
more information.

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If you remove a cartridge from the printer for any reason, try to replace it again as soon as
possible. Outside of the printer, if unprotected, cartridges begin to dry out.

Tips for working with cartridges

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router)

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Traditional wireless connection (requires router)

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USB connection (non-network connection)

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Change from a USB connection to a wireless network

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Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router

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Tips for setting up and using a networked printer

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Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router)
NOTE: Make sure you have installed the HP software that came with the printer and the printer
network drives.
To connect the HP Officejet 4630 series to a wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS),
you will need the following:
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A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point.
NOTE: The HP Officejet 4630 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz.

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Routers that support WPS often have a (WPS) button.

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If you use WPS PIN method to set up the wireless connection, the computer must be connected
to the wireless network that you intend to install the HP Officejet 4630 series on.

Push Button (PBC) method
1.

Press and hold the Wireless button on the printer for at least 3 seconds until the wireless light
starts blinking. When the light blinks, you have two minutes to press the WPS button on the
router.

Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button on your router.

NOTE: The printer begins a timer for approximately two minutes while a wireless connection is
established.
PIN method
1.

Press the Wireless button on the printer control panel to display the Wireless menu. If the printer
is printing, in an error state, or performing a critical task, wait until the task has been completed
or the error cleared before pressing the Wireless button.

Select Settings from the printer display.

Select Wi-Fi Protected Setup from the printer display.

If prompted, select PIN, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: The printer begins a timer for approximately four minutes during which the corresponding
button on the networking device needs to be pressed or the router PIN needs to be entered on the
router’s configuration page.

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Traditional wireless connection (requires router)
To connect the HP Officejet 4630 series to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will
need the following:
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A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point.
NOTE: The HP Officejet 4630 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz.

●

The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the
HP Officejet 4630 series on.

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Network name (SSID).

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WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).

To connect the printer
1.

Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel, and then select Settings.

Scroll to select Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press OK.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the wireless connection.

Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software.

To connect a new printer
If you have not connected the printer to your computer, or you want to connect another new printer of
the same model to your computer, you can use the Connect a new printer function to set up the
connection.
NOTE:

Use this method if you have already installed the printer software.

Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel, and then select Settings.

Scroll to select Wireless Setup Wizard, and then press OK.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the wireless connection.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following.
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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
the app bar.

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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Officejet 4630 series.

Select Printer Setup & Software.

Select Connect a new printer. Follow the on-screen instructions.

To change network settings
To change the printer wireless settings, run the Wireless Setup Wizard.
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NOTE:

Only the person who manages your network can change the advanced settings.

Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel, and then select Settings.

Scroll to select Advanced Settings.

Select the item to be changed from the Advanced Settings menu.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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USB connection (non-network connection)
The HP Officejet 4630 series supports a rear USB 2.0 High Speed port for connection to a computer.
NOTE:

Web services will not be available with a USB direct connection.

To connect the printer with the USB cable
1.

Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are prompted, connect the printer to the computer
by selecting USB on the Connection Options screen.
NOTE: Do not connect the USB cable to the printer until you are prompted to do so.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.

If the printer software has been installed, the printer will operate as a plug-and-play printer. If the
software has not been installed, insert the CD that came with the printer and follow the on-screen
instructions.

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Change from a USB connection to a wireless network
If you first setup your printer and installed the software with a USB cable, directly connecting the
printer to your computer, you can easily change to a wireless network connection. You will need a
wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point.
NOTE:

The HP Officejet 4630 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz.

Before changing from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that:
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The printer is connected to your computer with the USB cable until you are prompted to
disconnect the cable.

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The computer is connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the printer on.

To change from a USB connection to a wireless network
1.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following.
●

Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
the app bar.

●

Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Officejet 4630 series.

Select Printer Setup & Software.

Select Convert a USB connected printer to wireless. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router
HP wireless direct allows your Wi-Fi devices such as computers, smart phones, and tablets, to
connect to your printer directly through Wi-Fi, using the process you currently use to connect your WiFi device to new wireless networks and hotspots. With wireless direct, you can print directly to the
printer wirelessly, without a wireless router, from your Wi-Fi enabled devices.
To connect wirelessly to the printer without a router
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, select Wireless Direct, and then press OK.

In the Wireless Direct menu, select Wireless Direct, and then press OK.

Using the buttons to the right, select On without Security, and then press OK.
TIP: If you would like to use HP wireless direct with greater security and if the computer or
mobile device supports WPA2 encryption, select the option that will enable security. With
security enabled, only users with the password can connect wirelessly to the printer. Without
enabling security, anyone with a wireless device within the wireless range of the printer can
connect to the printer.

Press the button next to Display Name to display the wireless direct name.

If you have enabled security, press the button next to Display Password to display the wireless
direct password.
TIP: You can also turn on HP wireless direct from the embedded web server (EWS). For more
information about using the EWS, see To open the embedded Web server on page 83.

After connecting to wireless direct, you need to install the printer software if you use a desktop
computer or laptop. If you use a mobile device, you need to install a compatible app on your
mobile device. You can start to use the printer over wireless direct if you have already installed
the printer over a network.
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Tips for setting up and using a networked printer
Use the following tips to set up and use a networked printer:

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When the Wireless Setup Wizard on the printer is launched, the printer searches for wireless
routers, and then lists the detected network names on the printer display.

●

If your computer is connected to a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you need to disconnect from
the VPN before you can access any other device on your network, including the printer.

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Learn how to find your network security settings. Click here to go online for more information.

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Learn about the HP Print and Scan Doctor. Click here to go online for more information.

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Learn about the network troubleshooting tips. Click here to go online for more information.

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Learn how to change from a USB to wireless connection. Click here to go online for more
information.

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Learn how to work with your firewall and antivirus programs during printer setup. Click here to go
online for more information.

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Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)
When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the embedded Web server to view status
information, change settings, and manage the printer from your computer.
NOTE:

To view or change some settings, you might need a password.

You can open and use the embedded Web server without being connected to the Internet. However,
some features are not available.
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To open the embedded Web server

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About cookies

To open the embedded Web server
You can access the embedded Web server through either the network or Wireless Direct.
Open the embedded Web server through network
NOTE: The printer must be on a network and must have an IP address. The IP address for the
printer can be found by pressing the Wireless button or by printing a network configuration page.
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In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address or hostname that has been
assigned to the printer.
For example, if the IP address is 192.168.0.12, type the following address into a Web browser:
http://192.168.0.12.

To open the embedded Web server through Wireless Direct
1.

Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel, and then select Settings.

If the display shows that wireless direct is Off, select Wireless Direct and then select On with
Security or On without Security.

From your wireless computer, turn wireless on, search for and connect to the wireless direct
name, for example: HP-Print-**-Officejet 4630 series. If you have wireless direct security on,
enter the wireless direct password when prompted.

In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the following address: http://192.168.223.1.

About cookies
The embedded Web server (EWS) places very small text files (cookies) on your hard drive when you
are browsing. These files let the EWS recognize your computer the next time you visit. For example,
if you have configured the EWS language, a cookie helps remember which language you have
selected so that the next time you access the EWS, the pages are displayed in that language.
Though some cookies are cleared at the end of each session (such as the cookie that stores the
selected language), others (such as the cookie that stores customer-specific preferences) are stored
on the computer until you clear them manually.
You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, or you can configure it to alert you every time a
cookie is offered, which allows you to decide which cookies to accept or refuse. You can also use
your browser to remove unwanted cookies.

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Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)

NOTE: Depending on your printer, if you disable cookies, you also disable one or more of the
following features:
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Starting where you left the application (especially useful when using setup wizards)

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Remembering the EWS browser language setting

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Personalizing the EWS Home page

For information about how to change your privacy and cookie settings and how to view or delete
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Resolve fax issues

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Resolve networking issues

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HP support

Clear a paper jam
Clear a paper jam from the paper path.
To clear a paper jam from paper path

Open the cartridge access door.

Remove the cleanout.

Remove the jammed paper from the rear roller.

Place the cleanout back.

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Close the cartridge access door.

Press the OK button on the control panel to continue the current job.

Clear a paper jam from the duplexer.
To clear a paper jam from duplexer

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Open the cartridge access door.

Remove the cleanout.

Press on the hole of the duplexer path cover to lift it up. Remove the jammed paper.

Clear a paper jam

Place the cleanout back.

Close the cartridge access door.

Press the OK button on the control panel to continue the current job.

Clear a paper jam from the print zone.
To clear a paper jam from print zone

Open the cartridge access door.

Remove the jammed paper from inside the printer.

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Close the cartridge access door.

Press the OK button on the control panel to continue the current job.

Clear a jam in the automatic document feeder
To clear a jam in the automatic document feeder
1.

Lift the cover of the ADF.

Lift the tab located on the front edge of the ADF.

Gently pull the paper out of the rollers.
CAUTION: If the paper tears when you are removing it from the rollers, check the rollers and
wheels for torn pieces of paper that might remain inside the printer. If you do not remove all the
pieces of paper from the printer, more paper jams are likely to occur.

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Press the OK button on the control panel to continue the current job.

Clear a paper jam

If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting.
To prevent paper jams
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Do not overfill the paper tray.

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Remove printed papers from the paper tray frequently.

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Ensure that paper loaded in the paper tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or torn.

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Do not combine different paper types and paper sizes in the paper tray; the entire stack of paper
in the paper tray must be the same size and type.

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Adjust the paper-width guides in the paper tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure the
paper-width guides do not bend the paper in the paper tray.

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Do not force the paper too far forward in the paper tray.

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Do not add paper while the printer is printing. If the printer is about to run out of paper, wait until
the out of paper message appears before adding paper.

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Clear the print carriage
Remove any objects, such as paper, that are blocking the print carriage.
See Clear a paper jam on page 86 for more information.
NOTE: Do not use any tools or other devices to remove jammed paper. Always use caution when
removing jammed paper from inside the printer.
Click here to go online for more information.

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Improve print quality
NOTE: To protect the cartridges from drying out, always turn the printer off using the On button, and
wait until the On button light goes out.
1.

Make sure you are using Original HP ink cartridges and HP recommended papers.
For more information, see Recommended papers for printing on page 22.

Check the printer software to make sure you have selected the appropriate paper type from the
Media drop-down list and print quality from the Quality Settings drop-down list.
In the printer software, click Print, Scan & Fax and then click Set Preferences to access the print
properties.

Check the estimated ink levels to determine if the cartridges are low on ink.
For more information, see Check the estimated ink levels on page 66. If the ink cartridges are
low on ink consider replacing them.

Align the cartridges.

To align the cartridges from the printer software
NOTE: Aligning the cartridges ensures the high-quality output. The printer prompts you to align
the cartridges every time you install a new cartridge. If you remove and reinstall the same ink
cartridge, the HP All-in-One will not prompt you to align the ink cartridges. The HP All-in-One
remembers the alignment values for that ink cartridge, so you do not need to realign the ink
cartridges.

Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:
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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps
on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.

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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP Officejet 4630 series, and then click
HP Officejet 4630 series.

In the printer software, click Print, Scan & Fax, and then click Maintain Your Printer to
access the Printer Toolbox.

The Printer Toolbox appears.

Click Align Ink Cartridges on the Device Services tab. The printer prints an alignment sheet.

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Load the cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the right front corner of the scanner
glass.

Follow the instructions on the printer display to align the cartridges. Recycle or discard the
cartridge alignment sheet.

To align the cartridges from the printer display
a.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select
Tools, and then press OK.
NOTE: If you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button.

b.
5.

From the Tools menu on the printer display, select Align Printer. Follow the on-screen
instructions.

Print a diagnostics page if the cartridges are not low on ink.

To print a diagnostics page from the printer software
a.

Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:

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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps
on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.

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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP Officejet 4630 series, and then click
HP Officejet 4630 series.

In the printer software, click Print, Scan & Fax, and then click Maintain Your Printer to
access the printer toolbox.

Improve print quality

Click Print Diagnostic Information on the Device Reports tab to print a diagnostics page.
Review the blue, magenta, yellow, and black boxes on the diagnostics page. If you are
seeing streaks in the color and black boxes, or no ink in portions of the boxes, then
automatically clean the cartridges.

To print a diagnostics page from the printer display
a.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select
Tools, and then press OK.
NOTE: If you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button.

b.
6.

From the Tools menu on the printer display, select Print Quality Report. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Clean the ink cartridges automatically, if the diagnostic page shows steaks or missing portions of
the color and black boxes.

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To clean the cartridges from the printer software
a.

Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the paper tray.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:
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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps
on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.

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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP Officejet 4630 series, and then click
HP Officejet 4630 series.

In the printer software, click Print, Scan & Fax, and then click Maintain Your Printer to
access the Printer Toolbox.

Click Clean Ink Cartridges on the Device Services tab. Follow the on-screen instructions.

To clean the cartridges from the printer display
a.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select
Tools, and then press OK.
NOTE: If you do not see the Home screen, press the Home button.

From the Tools menu on the printer display, select Clean Printhead. Follow the on-screen
instructions.

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Unable to print
If you're having trouble printing, you can download the HP Print and Scan Doctor, which can
troubleshoot this issue for you automatically. To get the utility, click the appropriate link:
NOTE:

The HP Print and Scan Doctor may not be available in all languages.

Take me to the HP Print and Scan Doctor download page.
To resolve print issues
NOTE: Make sure that the printer is turned on and that there is paper in the tray. If you are still
unable to print, try the following in order:
1.

Check for error messages from the printer display and resolve them by following the on-screen
instructions.

If your computer is connected to the printer with a USB cable, disconnect and reconnect the
USB cable. If your computer is connected to the printer with a wireless connection, confirm that
the connection is working.

Verify that the printer is not paused or offline.

To verify that the printer is not paused or offline
a.

Depending on your operating system, do one of the following.
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Windows 8: Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms
bar, click the Settings icon, click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap View
devices and printers.

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Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers.

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Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click
Printers.

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Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click
Printers and Faxes.

Either double-click the icon for your printer or right-click the icon for your printer and select
See what’s printing to open the print queue.

On the Printer menu, make sure there are no check marks next to Pause Printing or Use
Printer Offline.

If you make any changes, try to print again.

Verify that the printer is set as the default printer.

To verify that the printer is set as the default printer
a.

Depending upon your operating system, do one of the following:
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Windows 8: Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms
bar, click the Settings icon, click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap View
devices and printers.

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Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers.

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Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click
Printers.

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Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click
Printers and Faxes.

Make sure the correct printer is set as the default printer.
The default printer has a check mark in a black or green circle next to it.

If the wrong printer is set as the default printer, right-click the correct printer and select Set
as Default Printer.

Try using your printer again.

Restart the print spooler.

To restart the print spooler
a.

Depending upon your operating system, do one of the following:

Windows 8
i.

Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms bar, and then
click the Settings icon.

ii.

Click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap System and Security.

iii.

Click or tap Administrative Tools, and then double-click or double-tap Services.

iv.

Right-click or touch and hold Print Spooler, and then click Properties.

On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

vi.

If the service is not already running, under Service status, click or tap Start, and then
click or tap OK.

From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, System and Security, and then
Administrative Tools.

ii.

Double-click Services.

iii.

Right-click the Print Spooler, and then click Properties.

iv.

On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

If the service is not already running, under Service status, click Start, and then click
OK.

From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, System and Maintenance,
Administrative Tools.

ii.

Double-click Services.

iii.

Right-click the Print Spooler service, and then click Properties.

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On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

If the service is not already running, under Service status, click Start, and then click
OK.

From the Windows Start menu, right click My Computer.

ii.

Click Manage, and then click Services and Applications.

iii.

Double-click Services, and then select Print Spooler.

iv.

Right-click Print Spooler, and click Restart to restart the service.

Windows XP

Make sure the correct printer is set as the default printer.
The default printer has a check mark in a black or green circle next to it.

If the wrong printer is set as the default printer, right-click the correct printer and select Set
as Default Printer.

Try using your printer again.

Restart the computer.

Clear the print queue.

To clear the print queue
a.

Depending upon your operating system, do one of the following:
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Windows 8: Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms
bar, click the Settings icon, click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap View
devices and printers.

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Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers.

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Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click
Printers.

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Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click
Printers and Faxes.

Double-click the icon for your printer to open the print queue.

On the Printer menu, click Cancel all documents or Purge Print Document, and then click
Yes to confirm.

If there are still documents in the queue, restart the computer and try printing again after
the computer has restarted.

Check the print queue again to make sure it is clear, and then try to print again.

To check the power connection and reset the printer
1.

Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to the printer.

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Connection to a power outlet

Look inside the printer and check for a green light indicating the printer is receiving electrical
power. If it is not lit, make sure the cord is fully plugged into the printer, or connect to another
power outlet.

Look at the On button located on the printer. If it is not lit, the printer is turned off. Press the On
button to turn on the printer.
NOTE: If the printer is not receiving electrical power, connect it to another power outlet.

With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the side of the printer under the
cartridge access door.

Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.

Wait at least 15 seconds.

Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.

Reconnect the power cord to the side of the printer under the cartridge access door.

If the printer does not turn on by itself, press the On button to turn on the printer.

10. Try using the printer again.
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Resolve copy and scan issues
HP provides an HP Print and Scan Doctor (Windows only) that can help solve many common “Unable
to scan” issues. To get the utility, click the appropriate link:
NOTE:

The HP Print and Scan Doctor may not be available in all languages.

Take me to the HP Print and Scan Doctor download page.
Learn more about how to solve scan issues. Click here to go online for more information.
Learn how to solve copy issues. Click here to go online for more information.

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Resolve fax issues
If you are having faxing problems, you can print a fax test report to check the status of the printer.
The test fails if the printer is not set up correctly for faxing. Perform this test after you have completed
setting up the printer for faxing. For more information, see Test fax setup on page 158.
Learn more about how to solve fax issues. Click here to go online for more information.
For further assistance, visit the HP online support website: www.hp.com/support.

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Learn how to find your network security settings. Click here to go online for more information.

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Learn about the HP Print and Scan Doctor. Click here to go online for more information.

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Learn about the network troubleshooting tips. Click here to go online for more information.

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Learn how to change from a USB to wireless connection. Click here to go online for more
information.

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Learn how to work with your firewall and antivirus programs during printer setup. Click here to go
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Support process

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HP support by phone

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Register printer
By taking just a few quick minutes to register, you can enjoy quicker service, more efficient support,
and product support alerts. If you did not register your printer while installing the software, you can
register now at http://www.register.hp.com.

Support process
If you have a problem, follow these steps:
1.

Check the documentation that came with the printer.

Visit the HP online support website at www.hp.com/support.
HP online support is available to all HP customers. It is the fastest source for up-to-date product
information and expert assistance, and includes the following features:

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Fast access to qualified online support specialists

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Software and driver updates for the printer

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Valuable troubleshooting information for common problems

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Proactive printer updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are available when you
register the printer

Call HP support.
Support options and availability vary by printer, country/region, and language.

HP support by phone
Phone support options and availability vary by printer, country/region, and language.
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Phone support period
One year of phone support is available in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including
Mexico). To determine the duration of phone support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, go to
www.hp.com/support. Standard phone company charges apply.

Placing a call
Call HP support while you are in front of the computer and the printer. Be prepared to provide the
following information:
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Product name (Located on the printer, such as HP Officejet 4630)

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Product number (located inside the cartridge access door)

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Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the printer)

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Messages that appear when the situation occurs

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Answers to these questions:
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Has this situation happened before?

◦

Can you recreate it?

◦

Did you add any new hardware or software to your computer at about the time that this
situation began?

◦

Did anything else occur prior to this situation (such as a thunderstorm, the printer was
moved, etc.)?

Support phone numbers
For the most current HP list of telephone support numbers and call costs information, see
www.hp.com/support.

After the phone support period
After the phone support period, help is available from HP at an additional cost. Help may also be
available at the HP online support website: www.hp.com/support. Contact your HP dealer or call the
support phone number for your country/region to learn more about support options.

Additional warranty options
Extended service plans are available for the HP Officejet 4630 series at additional costs. Go to
www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and language, then explore the services and
warranty area for information about the extended service plans.

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Prepare paper trays
To open paper tray
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Paper tray must be open to begin printing.

To close cartridge access door
▲

Cartridge door must be closed to begin printing.

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Printer failure
To resolve printer failure
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Turn the printer off, then on. If that does not resolve the problem, contact HP.
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Resolve ink cartridge problem
First try removing and reinserting the cartridges. If this does not work, clean the cartridge contacts. If
your problem is still not resolved, see Replace the cartridges on page 69 for more information.
To clean the ink cartridge contacts
CAUTION: The cleaning procedure should take only a few minutes. Make sure that the ink
cartridges are reinstalled in the printer as soon as possible. It is not recommended to leave the ink
cartridges outside of the printer longer than 30 minutes. This could result in damage to the printhead
or the ink cartridges.
1.

Check that power is on.

Open the cartridge access door.

Wait for the print carriage to move to the right side of the printer.
3.

Remove the cartridge indicated in the error message.

Hold the ink cartridge by its sides with the bottom pointing up and locate the electrical contacts
on the ink cartridge. The electrical contacts are the small gold-colored dots on the cartridge.

Wipe only the contacts with a dry swab or lint-free cloth.
CAUTION: Be careful to wipe only the contacts, and do not smear any of the ink or other
debris elsewhere on the cartridge.

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On the inside of the printer, locate the contacts in the printhead. The contacts look like a set of
gold-colored bumps positioned to meet the contacts on the ink cartridge.

Use a dry swab or lint-free cloth to wipe the contacts.

Reinstall the ink cartridge.

Close the cartridge access door, and check if the error message has gone away.

10. If you still receive the error message, turn the printer off, and then on again.
NOTE: If one ink cartridge is causing problems, you can remove it and use the single-cartridge
mode to operate the HP Officejet 4630 series with only one cartridge.
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Ink cartridge problem
The ink cartridge is not compatible with your printer. This error can occur if you install an HP Instant
Ink cartridge into a printer that has not been enrolled in the HP Instant Ink program. It can also occur
if the HP Instant Ink cartridge was previously used in a different printer enrolled in the HP Instant Ink
program.
Visit the HP Instant Ink program website for more information.

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Older generation cartridges
You will need to use a newer version of this cartridge. In most cases you can identify a newer version
of the cartridge by looking at the exterior of the cartridge package and finding the Warranty Ends
date.

If it says ‘v1’ several spaces to the right of the date, then the cartridge is the updated newer version. If
it is an older generation cartridge, contact HP support for help or replacement.
Click here to go online for more information.

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Technical information

The technical specifications and international regulatory information for the HP Officejet 4630 series
are provided in this section.
For additional specifications, see the printed documentation that came with the HP Officejet 4630
series.
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Hewlett-Packard Company notices
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior
written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The only
warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained
herein.
© 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Microsoft®, Windows ®, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 and Windows® 8 are U.S.
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Anonymous usage information storage
The HP cartridges used with this printer contain a memory chip that assists in the operation of the
printer. In addition, this memory chip stores a limited set of anonymous information about the usage
of the printer, which might include the following: the date when the cartridge was first installed, the
date when the cartridge was last used, the number of pages printed using the cartridge, the page
coverage, frequency of printing, the printing modes used, any printing errors that might have
occurred, and the printer model.
This information helps HP design future printers to meet our customers' printing needs. The data
collected from the cartridge memory chip does not contain information that can be used to identify a
customer or user of the cartridge or their printer.
HP collects a sampling of the memory chips from cartridges returned to HP's free return and recycling
program (HP Planet Partners: www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/). The
memory chips from this sampling are read and studied in order to improve future HP printers. HP
partners who assist in recycling this cartridge might have access to this data, as well.
Any third party possessing the cartridge might have access to the anonymous information on the
memory chip. If you prefer to not allow access to this information, you can render the chip inoperable.
However, after you render the memory chip inoperable, the cartridge cannot be used in an HP printer.
If you are concerned about providing this anonymous information, you can make this information
inaccessible by turning off the memory chip's ability to collect the printer's usage information.
To disable the usage information function
1.

From the Home screen on the printer display, press the Up and Down buttons to select
Preferences, and then press OK.

Select Data Storage, and then press OK.

Select Off, and then press OK to turn off the function.

NOTE:

To re-enable the usage information function, restore the factory defaults.

NOTE: You can continue to use the cartridge in the HP printer if you turn off the memory chip's
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Specifications
Technical specifications for the HP Officejet 4630 series are provided in this section. For more
product specifications, see the Product Data Sheet at www.hp.com/support.
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System requirements

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Environmental specifications

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Input tray capacity

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Output tray capacity

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Paper size

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Paper weights

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Print specifications

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Copy specifications

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Scan specifications

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Fax specifications

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Print resolution

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Power safety

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Cartridge yield

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Acoustic information

System requirements
Software and system requirements are located in the Readme file.
For information about future operating system releases and support, visit the HP online support
website at www.hp.com/support.

Environmental specifications
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Recommended operating temperature range: 15ºC to 32ºC (59ºF to 90ºF)

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Allowable operating temperature range: 5ºC to 40ºC (41ºF to 104ºF)

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Humidity: 15% to 80% RH non-condensing; 28ºC maximum dewpoint

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Nonoperating (Storage) temperature range: –40ºC to 60ºC (–40ºF to 140ºF)

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In the presence of high electromagnetic fields, it is possible the output from the HP Officejet
4630 series may be slightly distorted

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HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 m (10 feet) in length to minimize
injected noise due to potential high electromagnetic fields

Input tray capacity
Plain paper sheets (80 g/m2 [20lb]): Up to 50

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Envelopes: Up to 5
Index cards: Up to 20
Photo paper sheets: Up to 20

Output tray capacity
Plain paper sheets (80 g/m2 [20lb]): Up to 20
Envelopes: Up to 5
Index cards: Up to 10
Photo paper sheets: Up to 10

Paper size
For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software.

Paper weights
Plain Paper: 64 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb)
Envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb)
Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum)
Photo Paper: Up to 280 g/m² (75 lb)

Print specifications
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Print speeds vary according to the complexity of the document

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Method: drop-on-demand thermal inkjet

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Language: PCL3 GUI

Copy specifications
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Digital image processing

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Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document and model

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Resolution for photo paper copy: up to 600 dpi

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Optical resolution: up to 1200 dpi

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Hardware resolution: up to 1200 x 1200 dpi

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Enhanced resolution: up to 1200 x 1200 dpi

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Bitdepth: 24-bit color, 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray)

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Maximum scan size from the scanner glass: 21.6 x 29.7 cm (8.5 x 11.7 inches)

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Supported file types: BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, PDF

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Twain version: 1.9

Fax specifications
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Send/Receive black-and-white or color faxes.

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Up to 99 speed dials.

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Up to 99-page memory (based on ITU-T Test Image #1 at standard resolution). More
complicated pages or higher resolution takes longer and uses more memory.

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Manual fax send and receive.

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Automatic busy redial up to five times (varies by model).

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Automatic no-answer redial one time or two times (varies by model).

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Confirmation and activity reports.

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CCITT/ITU Group 3 fax with Error Correction Mode.

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33.6 Kbps transmission.

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4 seconds per page speed at 33.6 Kbps (based on ITU-T Test Image #1 at standard resolution).
More complicated pages or higher resolution takes longer and uses more memory.

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Ring detect with automatic fax/answering machine switching.
Fine (dpi)

Standard (dpi)

Black

208 x 196

208 x 98

Color

208 x 200

Print resolution
Draft mode
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Color Input/Black Render: 300x300dpi

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Output (Black/Color): Automatic

Normal mode
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Color Input/Black Render: 600x300dpi

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Output (Black/Color): Automatic

Plain-Best mode
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Color Input/Black Render: 600x600dpi

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Automatic

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Photo-Best mode
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Color Input/Black Render: 600x600dpi

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Output (Black/Color): Automatic

Max DPI mode
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Color Input/Black Render: 1200x1200dpi

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Output: Automatic (Black), 4800x1200 optimized dpi (Color)

Power safety
NOTE:

Use only with the power cord supplied by HP.

Cartridge yield
Visit www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies for more information on estimated cartridge yields.

Acoustic information
If you have Internet access, you can get acoustic information from the HP website. Go to:
www.hp.com/support.

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Environmental product stewardship program
Hewlett-Packard is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner.
Design for recycling has been incorporated into this product. The number of materials has been kept
to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability. Dissimilar materials have been
designed to separate easily. Fasteners and other connections are easy to locate, access, and remove
using common tools. High priority parts have been designed to access quickly for efficient
disassembly and repair.
For more information, visit HP’s Commitment to the Environment website at:
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/index.html
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Eco-Tips

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Paper use

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Plastics

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Material safety data sheets

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Recycling program

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HP inkjet supplies recycling program

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Power consumption

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Sleep mode

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Disposal of waste equipment by users

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Chemical substances

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Toxic and hazardous substance table (China)

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Restriction of hazardous substance (Ukraine)

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Restriction of hazardous substance (India)

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Battery disposal in the Netherlands

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Battery disposal in the Taiwan

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California Perchlorate Material Notice

Eco-Tips
HP is committed to helping customers reduce their environmental footprint. Please visit the HP
Environmental Programs and Initiatives website for more information on HP’s environmental
initiatives.
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/

Paper use
This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309 and EN 12281:2002.

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Plastics
Plastic parts over 25 grams are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability
to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of product life.

Material safety data sheets
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) can be obtained from the HP website at:
www.hp.com/go/msds

Recycling program
HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries/regions,
and partners with some of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. HP conserves
resources by reselling some of its most popular products. For more information regarding recycling of
HP products, please visit:
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/

HP inkjet supplies recycling program
HP is committed to protecting the environment. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is
available in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free
of charge. For more information, go to the following website:
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/

Power consumption
Hewlett-Packard printing and imaging equipment marked with the ENERGY STAR® logo is qualified
to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR specifications for imaging equipment.
The following mark will appear on ENERGY STAR qualified imaging products:

Additional ENERGY STAR qualified imaging product model information is listed at: www.hp.com/go/
energystar

Sleep mode
Power usage is reduced while in Sleep mode.
After initial setup of printer, the printer will enter Sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.
To change the time to Sleep mode

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From the Home screen on the printer display, select Preferences.

Select Sleep, and then select the desired option.

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Disposal of waste equipment by users
This symbol means do not dispose of your product with your other household waste.
Instead, you should protect human health and the environment by handing over your
waste equipment to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment. For more information, please contact your household waste
disposal service, or go to http://www.hp.com/recycle.

Chemical substances
HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our
products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No
1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this
product can be found at: www.hp.com/go/reach.

Toxic and hazardous substance table (China)

Restriction of hazardous substance (Ukraine)

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Restriction of hazardous substance (India)

Battery disposal in the Netherlands

Battery disposal in the Taiwan

California Perchlorate Material Notice

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Regulatory notices
The HP Officejet 4630 series meets product requirements from regulatory agencies in your country/
region.
This section contains the following topics:
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Regulatory model identification number

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FCC statement

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Notice to users in Korea

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VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan

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Notice to users in Japan about the power cord

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Noise emission statement for Germany

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European Union Regulatory Notice

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Visual display workplaces statement for Germany

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Declaration of conformity

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Regulatory wireless statements

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Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements

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Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network

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Notice to users in the European Economic Area

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Notice to users of the German telephone network

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Australia wired fax statement

Regulatory model identification number
For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a Regulatory Model Number. The
Regulatory Model Number for your product is SNPRH-1201. This regulatory number should not be
confused with the marketing name (HP Officejet 4630 e-All-in-One series, etc.) or product numbers
(B4L03A, B4L03B, etc.).

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FCC statement

Notice to users in Korea

VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan

Notice to users in Japan about the power cord

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Noise emission statement for Germany

European Union Regulatory Notice
Products bearing the CE marking comply with the following EU Directives:
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Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

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EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

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Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, where applicable

CE compliance of this product is valid only if powered with the correct CE-marked AC adapter
provided by HP.
If this product has wired and/or wireless telecommunications functionality, it also complies with the
essential requirements of the following EU Directive:
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R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to applicable harmonized European standards
(European Norms) that are listed in the EU Declaration of Conformity issued by HP for this product or
product family and available (in English only) either within the product documentation or at the
following website: www.hp.com/go/certificates (type the product number in the search field).
The compliance is indicated by one of the following conformity markings placed on the product:
For non-telecommunications products and for EU harmonized
telecommunications products, such as Bluetooth® within power class below
10mW.

For EU non-harmonized telecommunications products (If applicable, a 4-digit
notified body number is placed next to CE mark).

Please refer to the regulatory label provided on the product.
The telecommunications functionality of this product may be used in the following EU and EFTA
countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
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The telephone connector (not available for all products) is intended for connection to analogue
telephone networks.
Products with wireless LAN devices
●

Some countries may have specific obligations or special requirements about the operation of
Wireless LAN networks such as indoor use only or restrictions of the channels available. Please
make sure that the country settings of the wireless network are correct.

●

For 2.4-GHz Wireless LAN operation of this product, certain restrictions apply: This product may
be used indoors for the entire 2400-MHz to 2483.5-MHz frequency band (channels 1 to 13). For
outdoor use, only the 2400-MHz to 2454-MHz frequency band (channels 1 to 7) may be used.
For the latest requirements, see www.arcep.fr.

France

The point of contact for regulatory matters is:
Hewlett-Packard GmbH, Dept./MS: HQ-TRE, Herrenberger Strasse 140, 71034 Boeblingen,
GERMANY

Visual display workplaces statement for Germany

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Declaration of conformity

Regulatory wireless statements
This section contains the following regulatory information pertaining to wireless products:
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Exposure to radio frequency radiation

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Notice to users in Brazil

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Notice to users in Canada

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Notice to users in Mexico

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Notice to users in Taiwan

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Wireless notice to users in Japan

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Exposure to radio frequency radiation

Notice to users in Brazil

Notice to users in Canada

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Notice to users in Mexico

Notice to users in Taiwan

Wireless notice to users in Japan

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Notice to users of the U.S. telephone network: FCC requirements

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Regulatory notices 129

Notice to users of the Canadian telephone network

Notice to users in the European Economic Area

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Notice to users of the German telephone network

Australia wired fax statement

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Additional fax setup

In this section, you learn how to set up the printer so that faxing works successfully with equipment
and services you might already have on the same phone line.
TIP: You can also use the Fax Setup Wizard (Windows) or HP Setup Assistant (Mac OS X) to help
you quickly set up some important fax settings such as the answer mode and fax header information.
You can access these tools through the HP software you installed with the printer. After you run these
tools, follow the procedures in this section to complete your fax setup.
This section contains the following topics:

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Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)

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Serial-type fax setup

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Test fax setup

133

Set up faxing (parallel phone systems)
Before you begin setting up the printer for faxing, determine which kind of phone system your country/
region uses. The instructions for fax setup differ depending on whether you have a serial- or paralleltype phone system.
Table B-1 Countries/regions with a parallel-type phone system
Argentina

Australia

Brazil

Canada

Chile

China

Colombia

Greece

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Japan

Korea

Latin America

Malaysia

Mexico

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Spain

Taiwan

Thailand

USA

Venezuela

Vietnam

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If you do not see your country/region listed, you probably have a serial-type phone system. In
a serial-type phone system, the connector type on your shared telephone equipment (modems,
phones, and answering machines) does not allow a physical connection to the "2-EXT" port on
the printer. Instead, all equipment must be connected at the telephone wall jack.
NOTE: In some countries/regions that use serial-type phone systems, the phone cord that
came with the printer might have an additional wall plug attached to it. This enables you to
connect other telecom devices to the wall jack where you plug in the printer.
You might need to connect the supplied phone cord to the adapter provided for your country/
region.

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If your country/region is listed, you probably have a parallel-type telephone system. In a paralleltype phone system, you are able to connect shared telephone equipment to the phone line by
using the "2-EXT" port on the back of the printer.
NOTE: If you have a parallel-type phone system, HP recommends you use the 2-wire phone
cord supplied with the printer to connect it to the telephone wall jack.

If you are unsure which kind of telephone system you have (serial or parallel), check with your
telephone company.
This section contains the following topics:
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Select the correct fax setup for your home or office

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Case A: Separate fax line (no voice calls received)

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Case B: Set up the printer with DSL

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Case C: Set up the printer with a PBX phone system or an ISDN line

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Case D: Fax with a distinctive ring service on the same line

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Case E: Shared voice/fax line

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Case F: Shared voice/fax line with voice mail

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Case G: Fax line shared with computer modem (no voice calls received)

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Case H: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem

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Case I: Shared voice/fax line with answering machine

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Case J: Shared voice/fax line with computer modem and answering machine

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Case K: Shared voice/fax line with computer dial-up modem and voice mail

Select the correct fax setup for your home or office
To fax successfully, you need to know what types of equipment and services (if any) share the same
phone line with the printer. This is important because you might need to connect some of your
existing office equipment directly to the printer, and you might also need to change some fax settings
before you can fax successfully.
1.

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Determine if your telephone system is serial or parallel. See Set up faxing (parallel phone
systems) on page 134.
a.

Serial-type telephone system—See Serial-type fax setup on page 157.

Parallel-type telephone system—Go to step 2.

Select the combination of equipment and services sharing your fax line.
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DSL: A Digital subscriber line (DSL) service through your telephone company. (DSL might
be called ADSL in your country/region.)

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PBX: A private branch exchange (PBX) phone system or an integrated services digital
network (ISDN) system.

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Distinctive ring service: A distinctive ring service through your telephone company provides
multiple telephone numbers with different ring patterns.

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Voice calls: Voice calls are received at the same phone number you use for fax calls on the
printer.

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Computer dial-up modem: A computer dial-up modem is on the same phone line as the
printer. If you answer Yes to any of the following questions, you are using a computer dialup modem:
◦

Do you send and receive faxes directly to and from your computer software
applications through a dial-up connection?

◦

Do you send and receive email messages on your computer through a dial-up
connection?

◦

Do you access the Internet from your computer through a dial-up connection?

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Answering machine: An answering machine that answers voice calls at the same phone
number you use for fax calls on the printer.

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Voice mail service: A voice mail subscription through your telephone company at the same
number you use for fax calls on the printer.

From the following table, select the combination of equipment and services applicable to your
home or office setting. Then look up the recommended fax setup. Step-by-step instructions are
included for each case in the sections that follow.

NOTE: If your home or office setup is not described in this section, set up the printer as you would
a regular analog phone. Make sure you use the phone cord supplied in the box to connect one end to
your telephone wall jack and the other end to the port labeled 1-LINE on the back of the printer. If you
use another phone cord, you might experience problems sending and receiving faxes.
You might need to connect the supplied phone cord to the adapter provided for your country/region.
Other equipment or services sharing your fax line
DSL

PBX

Distinctive
ring service

Voice
calls

Computer dailup modem

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