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Anonymous usage information storage ................................................................................... 226
Appendix F How do I? ..................................................................................................... 227
Index ............................................................................................................................... 229
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1Product basics
Product overview
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Environmental features
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Accessibility features
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Product views
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Product overview
HP Officejet Pro X451 Series models
Officejet Pro X451dn
models
CN459A
Paper handling:
Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or
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20 lb. Bond paper)
Tray 2 (500-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or
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20 lb. Bond paper)
Optional Tray 3 (500- sheet capacity for
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75 GSM or 20 lb. Bond paper)
Standard output bin (250- sheet capacity
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for 75 GSM or 20 lb. Bond paper)
Automatic duplex printing
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Supported operating systems:
Windows XP, 32-bit (Service Pack 2 or
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Higher)
Windows Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit
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Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit
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Windows 8, 32–bit and 64–bit
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Mac OS X v10.6 and later
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Connectivity:
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
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10/100 Ethernet LAN connection
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Print:
Simplex prints up to 30 pages per minute (ppm)
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for both color and black on Letter-size paper
with Professional quality
Duplex prints up to 15 pages per minute (ppm)
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for both color and black on Letter-size paper
with Professional quality
Officejet Pro X451dw
models
CN463A
NOTE: For additional information on
Operating System support, see Supported
operating systems and printer drivers for
Windows.
Has the same features as the Officejet Pro X451dn Series, but includes the following:
802.11 B/G/N Single Band wireless adapter
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HP Wireless Direct printing
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HP Officejet Pro X551 Series models
Officejet Pro X551dw
models
CN596A
Paper handling:
Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or
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20 lb. Bond paper)
Tray 2 (500-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or
●
20 lb. Bond paper)
Optional Tray 3 (500- sheet capacity for
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75 GSM or 20 lb. Bond paper)
Standard output bin (250- sheet capacity
●
for 75 GSM or 20 lb. Bond paper)
Automatic duplex printing
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Supported operating systems:
Windows XP, 32-bit (Service Pack 2 or
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Higher)
Windows Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit
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Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit
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Windows 8, 32–bit and 64–bit
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Mac OS X v10.6 and later
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Connectivity:
802.11 B/G/N Single Band wireless adapter
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Hi-Speed USB 2.0
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HP ePrint
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HP Wireless Direct printing
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Print:
Simplex prints up to 40 pages per minute (ppm)
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for both color and black on Letter-size paper
with Professional quality
Duplex prints up to 20 pages per minute (ppm)
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for both color and black on Letter-size paper
with Professional quality
Plug and Print USB Drive printing (no computer
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required)
NOTE: For additional information on
Operating System support, see Supported
operating systems and printer drivers for
Windows.
IMPORTANT: This printer is designed to be used on a level surface. Operating the printer when not
level could result in inaccurate printer messaging about the amount of ink remaining in cartridges.
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Environmental features
Duplex printingAutomatic duplex printing is available with the Officejet Pro X451 and Officejet Pro X551.
Duplex printing saves the environment and saves you money.
Print multiple pages per sheetSave paper by printing two or more pages of a document side-by-side on one sheet of paper.
Access this feature through the printer driver.
RecyclingReduce waste by using recycled paper.
Recycle ink cartridges by using the HP Planet Partners return process.
Energy savingsSleep modes and timer options enable this product to quickly go into reduced power states
when not printing, thus saving energy.
NOTE: Additional energy savings may be realized by turning off the printer if it will not be used for
more than four hours.
Accessibility features
The product includes several features that aid users with limited vision, hearing, dexterity or strength.
Online user guide that is compatible with text screen-readers.
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Ink cartridges can be installed and removed using one hand.
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All doors and covers can be opened using one hand.
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Product views
Front view (X451 Series)
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2
3
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1Control panel
2Output eject flap
3Output bin
4Output bin extension
5Tray 2 (Main paper tray)
6On/Off button
7Ink cartridge door
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Front view (X551 Series)
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8
7
6
1Control panel
2
3
4
5
2Output bin door
3Output bin
4Output bin extension
5Tray 2 (Main paper tray)
6On/Off button
7Ink cartridge door
8USB 2.0 Host port that accepts USB storage devices for Plug and Print USB Drive printing
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Back view
1
5
4
2
3
1Left door (access for clearing jams)
2Tray 1 (Multi-purpose tray)
3Power connection
4Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports
5Ethernet port
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Interface ports
1
2
3
1Ethernet port
2USB Device port accepts a USB cable from a PC (alternative to Network and Wireless connections)
3USB Host port accepts USB storage devices for Plug and Print (Officejet Pro X551 only)
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Serial number and model number location
Open the ink cartridge door to view the serial number and product model number label.
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Control panel layout (X451 Series)
1Display screen area
2
3
4
5
6
7
Help button: provides access to the product help system.
Wireless button: provides a number of menu items to view and adjust network settings on wireless models.
HP ePrint button: provides quick access to HP Web Services features, including HP ePrint.
HP ePrint is a tool that prints documents by using any e-mail enabled device to send them to the product’s e-mail
address.
Cancel button: cancels the current job or exits the current screen.
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
Back button: returns to the previous screen.
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
Home button: provides quick access to the Home screen. This button only illuminates only when the current screen
can use this feature.
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Buttons on the Home screen (X451 Series)
The Home screen provides access to the product features, and it indicates the product status.
NOTE: Depending on the product configuration, the features on the Home screen can vary. The
layout might also be reversed for some languages.
1
2Job Status button: allows you to view the status of any current print jobs.
3Ink Information button: provides information on the ink levels.
Setup
button: provides a number of menu items to view and adjust product settings.
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Control panel help system
The product has a built-in Help system that explains how to use each screen. To open the Help system,
touch the Help
button to the right of the control panel (Officejet Pro X451) or the upper-right corner of
the control panel (Officejet Pro X551).
For screens that contain settings for individual tasks, the Help opens to a topic that explains the options
for that task.
Control panel layout (X551 Series)
1Display and touch screen area
2
3
4
5
Help button: provides access to the product help system.
NOTE: This button illuminates only when help is available for the current screen or feature.
Right arrow button: moves the cursor to the right or moves the display image to the next screen.
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
Cancel button: cancels the current job or exits the current screen.
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
Back button: returns to the previous screen.
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
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6Left arrow button: moves the cursor to the left.
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
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Home button: provides quick access to the Home screen. This button only illuminates only when the current screen
can use this feature.
Wireless light: indicates the wireless network is enabled. The light blinks while the product is establishing a
connection to the wireless network. When connected, the light stops blinking and stays lit.
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Buttons on the Home screen (X551 Series)
The Home screen provides access to the product features, and it indicates the product status.
NOTE: Depending on the product configuration, the features on the Home screen can vary. The
layout might also be reversed for some languages.
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2
3Eco Settings
4
5
6Plug and Print button: provides access to the Plug and Print USB Drive printing feature (no computer is required).
Web Services
HP ePrint is a tool that prints documents by using any e-mail enabled device to send them to the product’s e-mail
address.
Network
can print the Network Summary page, set up a wireless network connection, and access advanced network
settings.
NOTE: The wireless network feature is only available on select models.
NOTE: When you are connected to a wireless network, this icon changes to a set of signal strength bars.
Supplies
print the Supplies Status page.
Setup
button: provides quick access to HP Web Services features, including HP ePrint.
button: provides access to network settings and information. From the network settings screen, you
button: provides a list of options to help reduce energy and paper consumption.
button: provides information about supplies status. From the supplies summary screen, you can
button: provides a list of available fax reports and settings.
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7Status display. When the product is idle, this area of the control panel displays the time and date and allows for
access to the time and date settings by touching this area. When the product is processing a job, job status
information replaces the time and date display.
8Apps button: provides access to the Apps menu to print directly from select Web applications
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Control panel help system
The product has a built-in Help system that explains how to use each screen. To open the Help system,
touch the Help
For screens that contain settings for individual tasks, the Help opens to a topic that explains the options
for that task.
button in the upper-right corner of the screen.
If the product alerts you of an error or warning, touch the Help
describes the problem. The message also contains instructions to help solve the problem.
button to open a message that
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