123 HP Envy 4500 Printer Network Connection

This section contains of the following topics:

• Windows Toolbox
• HP Utility (Apple OS X)
• Embedded Web Server
• About Cookies

The toolbox provides the Printer Maintenance information. Procedure to open the Toolbox:

• Open the 123 HP Envy 4500 Printer software
• Click the Print & Scan button
• Click Maintain your Printer

HP Utility (Apple OS X):

HP Utility software is contained with tools to configure Print settings, Calibrate the Printer, Order Print Supplies online etc,.

• Open the Application Folder from the Apple OS X Desktop
• Click to open the 123 HP Envy 4500 Folder and double click the HP Utility software

Embedded Web Server:

When a Printer is established a network connection you can use the Embedded Web Server to view status information, change settings and manage printer from your computer.

Note: You can use the EWS without the internet access, conversely, only the basic features are available. i.e., About Cookies, Open EWS, EWS cannot be opened, Restrict Color etc.,

Procedure to open the Embedded Web Server using the Network Connection:

1. Find out the IP Address or Host name for the Printer using the network configuration page
2. From your Computer open a OS supported web browser and type the corresponding IP Address or Host name that’s assigned to your Printer

Procedure to open the Embedded Web Server using the Printer Wi-Fi Direct:

1. Swipe down the Control Panel to open the Dashboard
2. Touch Wi-Fi Direct button and tap settings tab
3. If display shows Wi-Fi Direct OFF then go back to the Dashboard
4. Touch Wi-Fi Direct to switch it ON
5. Enable the wireless connectivity on your Computer and search for Devices to connect Wi-Fi Direct
6. When prompted enter the Wi-Fi Direct password to establish a connection

Restrict Color:

Using this option the Color Printing is restricted based on the User’s permission level. You can specify that all print jobs are either printed in color or grayscale equivalent.

Procedure to use Restrict Color option accessing the 123 HP Envy 4500 Printer Software (Windows OS):

1. Open the 123 HP Envy 4500 Printer Software
2. Click Print & Scan and then Click Print
3. Click Copy/Print Settings
4. Select the Restrict Color option and then Click Apply

About Cookies

The Printer Web Server stores small text files called cookies on your hard drive while you access the printer functions. These text files enable the Embedded Web Server to restore settings to your previous browsing session. i.e., If you have selected a specific language on the EWS then you can restore settings the next time. Some Cookies are customer specific preferences and can only be deleted manually from the computer.

Note: If you disable some cookies depending on your Printer then finally you also disable some of the features given below

• Restore feature, especially setup wizard
• Printer Language settings
• Personalizing settings in Printer Web Server

Tips for Using the Printer Connection:

• While establishing a wireless network connection for the Printer, ensure to keep the Router Power turned ON. The Printer synchronizes with the Router and displays the Name of the wireless connection
• While establishing a Wi-Fi Direct connection for the Printer, ensure to keep the Wi-Fi Direct ON in your mobile devices
• Disconnect from a Virtual Private Network, if accessed, to operate the Printer Network Connection efficiently
• Open the 123 HP Envy 4500 Print and Scan Doctor utility in Windows OS to diagnose and troubleshoot printer network connection