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TIP:Tips provide helpful hints or shortcuts.
NOTE:Notes provide important information to explain a concept or to complete a task.
CAUTION:Cautions indicate procedures that you should follow to avoid losing data or damaging
the product.
WARNING!Warnings alert you to specific procedures that you should follow to avoid personal
injury, catastrophic loss of data, or extensive damage to the product.
Install the software for a wireless product currently on the network .................................. 36
Manually connect the product to a wireless network ......................................................... 36
4 Use the product with Windows .................................................................................................................... 39
Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Windows .......................................................... 39
Select the correct printer driver for Windows ..................................................................................... 39
HP Universal Print Driver (UPD) ........................................................................................ 41
Change print job settings for Windows ............................................................................................... 41
Priority for print settings ..................................................................................................... 41
Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed ........................ 42
Change the default settings for all print jobs ...................................................................... 42
Change the product configuration settings ........................................................................ 42
Remove the printer driver from Windows ........................................................................................... 43
Supported utilities for Windows .......................................................................................................... 43
5 Use the product with Mac ............................................................................................................................ 45
Supported operating systems and printer drivers for Mac .................................................................. 45
Software for Mac computers .............................................................................................................. 45
HP Utility for Mac ............................................................................................................... 45
Priority for print settings for Mac ......................................................................................................... 46
Change printer-driver settings for Mac ............................................................................................... 46
Change the settings for all print jobs until the software program is closed ........................ 46
Change the default settings for all print jobs ...................................................................... 47
Change the product configuration settings ........................................................................ 47
Remove the printer driver from Mac operating systems ..................................................................... 48
Supported utilities for Mac .................................................................................................................. 48
HP Embedded Web Server ............................................................................................... 48
Solve problems with Mac ................................................................................................................... 48
6 Paper and print media .................................................................................................................................. 49
Understand paper use ........................................................................................................................ 49
Change the printer driver to match the paper type and size in Windows ........................................... 50
Supported paper sizes ....................................................................................................................... 50
Supported paper types and tray capacity ........................................................................................... 53
Load paper trays ................................................................................................................................ 55
Load Tray 1 (multi-purpose tray on left side of the product) .............................................. 55
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Load Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 ........................................................................................... 56
Connect the printer with HP Wireless Direct ...................................................................................... 96
Connect and print from a WiFi capable mobile device ...................................................... 96
Connect and print from a WiFi capable computer over a wireless router and Wireless
Direct ................................................................................................................................. 97
Connect and print from a WiFi capable computer over Wireless Direct only ..................... 97
Change from printing over USB to a Wireless Direct connection ...................................... 97
Plug and Print USB Drive printing ...................................................................................................... 98
For Officejet Pro X551 Series printers ............................................................................... 98
9 Color ............................................................................................................................................................. 101
Adjust color ....................................................................................................................................... 101
Change the color theme for a print job ............................................................................ 101
Change the color options ................................................................................................. 102
Use the HP EasyColor option ........................................................................................................... 103
Match colors to your computer screen ............................................................................................. 104
Print fade- and water-resistant prints ............................................................................................... 105
10 Manage and maintain ............................................................................................................................... 107
Print information pages .................................................................................................................... 107
Use the HP Embedded Web Server ................................................................................................. 108
About cookies .................................................................................................................. 108
Open the HP Embedded Web Server .............................................................................. 109
Features ........................................................................................................................... 109
Use HP Web Jetadmin software ...................................................................................................... 111
Product security features .................................................................................................................. 111
Appendix D Environmental product stewardship program ....................................................................... 165
Protecting the environment .............................................................................................................. 165
Ozone production ............................................................................................................................. 165
Power consumption .......................................................................................................................... 166
Paper use ......................................................................................................................................... 166
Paper ................................................................................................................................................ 168
Material restrictions .......................................................................................................................... 168
Disposal of waste equipment by users ............................................................................................. 169
Anonymous usage information storage ............................................................................................ 178
Appendix F How do I? ................................................................................................................................... 179
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 181
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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 MFP Series models
Officejet Pro X451dn models
CN459A
Paper handling:
Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or
●
20 lb. Bond paper)
Tray 2 (500-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or
●
20 lb. Bond paper)
●Optional Tray 3 (500- sheet capacity for
75 GSM or 20 lb. Bond paper)
Standard output bin (250- sheet capacity
●
for 75 GSM or 20 lb. Bond paper)
●Automatic duplex printing
Supported operating systems:
●Windows XP, 32-bit (Service Pack 2 or
Higher)
●Windows Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit
●Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit
●Windows 8, 32–bit and 64–bit
●Mac OS X v10.6 and later
NOTE: For additional information on
Operating System support, see Supported
operating systems and printer drivers for
Windows.
Connectivity:
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
●
10/100 Ethernet LAN connection
●
Officejet Pro X451dw models
CN463A
Has the same features as the Officejet Pro X451dn Series, but includes the following:
●802.11 B/G/N Single Band wireless adapter
●HP Wireless Direct printing
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HP Officejet Pro X551 MFP Series models
Officejet Pro X551dw models
CN596A
Paper handling:
Tray 1 (50-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or
●
20 lb. Bond paper)
●Tray 2 (500-sheet capacity for 75 GSM or
20 lb. Bond paper)
Optional Tray 3 (500- sheet capacity for
●
75 GSM or 20 lb. Bond paper)
Standard output bin (250- sheet capacity
●
for 75 GSM or 20 lb. Bond paper)
●Automatic duplex printing
Supported operating systems:
●Windows XP, 32-bit (Service Pack 2 or
Higher)
Windows Vista, 32-bit and 64-bit
●
Windows 7, 32-bit and 64-bit
●
Windows 8, 32–bit and 64–bit
●
Mac OS X v10.6 and later
●
NOTE: For additional information on
Operating System support, see Supported
operating systems and printer drivers for
Windows.
Connectivity:
802.11 B/G/N Single Band wireless adapter
●
Hi-Speed USB 2.0
●
HP ePrint
●
HP Wireless Direct printing
●
Print:
●Plug and Print USB Drive printing (no computer
required)
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.
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
sheet
RecyclingReduce waste by using recycled paper.
Energy savingsSleep modes and timer options enable this product to quickly go into reduced power states
NOTE:Additional energy savings may be realized by turning off the printer if it will not be used for
more than four hours.
Save 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.
Recycle ink cartridges by using the HP Planet Partners return process.
when not printing, thus saving energy.
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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)
1
2
3
4
7
6
1Control panel
2Output eject flap.
3Output bin
4Output bin extension
5Tray 2 (Main paper tray)
5
6On/Off button
7Ink cartridge door
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Front view (X551 Series)
1
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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Left arrow button: moves the cursor to the left
NOTE: This button illuminates only when the current screen can use this feature.
Product views
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7Home button: provides quick access to the Home screen. This button only illuminates only when the current
screen can use this feature.
8
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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