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This guide provides details about how to use the device and to resolve problems.
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Typically installed with the device software.
Typically installed with the device software.
For more information, see Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS).
For more information, see Control-panel lights reference.
For more information, see Monitor the device.
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Self-test diagnostic page • Device information:
◦ Product name
◦ Model number
◦ Serial number
◦ Firmware version
number
Location
For more information, see Understand the device information pages.
- Accessories installed (for example, the duplexer)
- Number of pages printed from the trays and accessories
- Printing supply status
For more information, see Obtain HP telephone support.
Typically installed with the device software.
Accessibility
The device provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with disabilities.
Visual
The device software is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision through the use of your operating system’s accessibility options and features. It also supports most assistive technology such as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to-text applications. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the software and on the control panel have simple text or icon labels that convey the appropriate action.
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For users with mobility impairments, the device software functions can be executed through keyboard commands. The software also supports Windows accessibility options such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The device doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper guides can be operated by users with limited strength and reach.
Support
For more details about the accessibility of this product and HP’s commitment to product accessibility, visit HP’s Web site at www.hp.com/accessibility.
For accessibility information for the Mac OS, visit the Apple Web site at www.apple.com/accessibility.
Understand the device parts
Front view
- Input tray extension (not included in models for some countries/regions) – Slides up to support legal size print media. This prevents possible media feed problems.
- Input tray – Holds the media. Remove media and close this tray when the device is not in use.
Wide media paper guide – Letter, legal, and A4 are loaded flush against this guide.
Wide media paper guide – Letter, legal, and A4 are loaded flush against this guide.
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- Media width guide – Adjusts to accommodate different media sizes. Slide to the right to accommodate narrow media. This automatically slides the narrow media guide to the left to ensure that media is aligned for correct print margins.
- Narrow media guide – When you move the media width guide to the right, this guide automatically slides to the left to accommodate narrower media.
- Print cartridge latches – Lift these latches for easy removal and insertion of print cartridges.
- Print cartridge cradle compartments – Holds the print cartridges.
Print cartridge cradle compartments – Holds the print cartridges.- Front access cover – Provides access to the print cartridges and for clearing paper jams. This cover must be closed before printing can begin.
- Output slot – Media exits the device from here.
- Output door – Drops open automatically when the device is turned on. Allows media to exit the device.
Back and side view
- Battery contacts – Provides contact for power from the optional battery. For more information, see HP supplies and accessories.
- Battery contact cover – Covers the battery contacts when the optional battery is not installed.
- Battery slot – Battery installs here.
Battery slot – Battery installs here.- PictBridge/USB Host Port – Connects a PictBridge device, such as a digital camera, a USB Flash drive, or an 802.11 or USB device.
- USB port – Connect a USB cable here.
- Wireless profile switch – Store settings for up to three 802.11 computers or networks. This allows you to easily move the device from home to the office or between any three wireless network environments.
- Power connector – Connect the power cord here.
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- Security lock slot – Connect a security lock here.
- SD, MMC slots – Accepts a Secure Digital (SD) card or Multimedia Card (MMC) for printing digital images.
USB slot – Accepts 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless USB accessory.
USB slot – Accepts 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless USB accessory.
Control Panel
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(Cancel button) – Cancels the current print job. The time it takes to cancel depends on the size of the print job. Press this button only once to cancel a queued print job.
(Resume button) – Resumes a print job that is waiting or after temporary interruption (for example, when adding print media to the printer).
- Resume light – Lights up in amber when a print job is waiting, and blinks or turns on to relay status or a need for intervention.
- Battery charging light – Lights up in green when the battery is charging.
- Left print cartridge light – Blinks when the left print cartridge is absent or improperly functioning. Turns on solid when the ink is low or empty.
- Right print cartridge light – Blinks when the right print cartridge is absent or improperly functioning. Turns on solid when the ink is low or empty.
(Power button) – Turns the printer off or on.
(Power button) – Turns the printer off or on.- Power light – Lights up in green when the printer is turned on using the AC adapter or a 41-100% charged battery. When powered by battery, lights up in amber when battery is 10-40% charged, and red when battery is below 10% charged. Blinks during printing.
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Bottom view
- Card holder – Holds a name card or business card.
Card holder – Holds a name card or business card.- Cover of replaceable ink service module – Provides access to the ink service module. (See Replace the ink service module.)
Travel tips
The following tips will help you prepare for traveling with your device:
- If you are bringing an extra black or photo print cartridge, follow these guidelines: For a partially used black print cartridge or a partially used or full photo print cartridge, store it in the travel holder to prevent ink leakage (see Store printing supplies). A newly opened black print cartridge will leak slightly at high altitudes (such as in airplanes). To avoid this, wait to install new black cartridges until you reach your destination. Until then, keep them in their original, taped packaging.
- You can bring the device in a carrying case. For more information, see HP supplies and accessories. The carrying case has compartments for both your notebook and the device. The compartments also detach if you want to carry the notebook and device separately.
- Turn off the device using (Power button). This ensures that the print cartridges return to the home position at the left side of the device and lock in place.
WARNING! To help prevent damaging the device, wait until all lights have turned off completely before removing the battery or power cord. This process might take approximately 16 seconds.
- Disconnect the device cable and power adapter from the device. Slide down the input tray extension and close the input tray.
- If you are traveling to another country/region, bring the necessary plug adapter with you.
- If you need to buy print cartridges while traveling to another country/region, see the online help called “Traveling with your HP Mobile Printer” for regional cartridge compatibility information. This help is available through the Toolbox (Windows), HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), or Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS).
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- Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the device. Do not use any other voltage transformer or converter. The power adapter can be used with AC power sources of 100 to 240 volts, 50 or 60 Hz.
- Remove the battery if you will not be using the device for more than a month.
- When traveling with photo paper, pack it flat so it doesn’t warp or curl. Photo paper should be flat before printing. If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (3/8 inch), flatten the paper by putting it in the resealable storage bag, then rolling the bag on a table edge until the paper is flat.
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Install the accessories
This chapter provides information on optional accessories such as the battery and wireless printer accessories that are included with certain device models. To order accessories, see Order printing supplies online.
This section contains the following topics:
Install and use the battery
The lithium-ion rechargeable battery comes with HP Officejet H470b and HP Officejet H470wbt printers. It is also available for purchase as an optional accessory. For more information, see HP supplies and accessories.
This section contains the following topics:
Battery safety
- Use only the battery designed specifically for the device. For more information, see HP supplies and accessories and Device specifications.
- When discarding a battery, contact your local waste disposal provider regarding local restrictions on the disposal or recycling of batteries. Though the lithium-ion rechargeable battery is mercury-free, it might require recycling or proper disposal at end-of-life. For more information, see Recycling.
- Battery might explode if incorrectly replaced or disposed of in fire. Do not short-circuit.
- To purchase a replacement battery, contact your local dealer or HP sales office. For more information, see HP supplies and accessories.
- To avoid risk of fire, burns, or damage to your battery, do not allow a metal object to touch the battery contacts.
- Do not disassemble the battery. There are no serviceable parts inside.
- Handle a damaged or leaking battery with extreme care. If you come in contact with the electrolyte, wash the exposed area with soap and water. If it contacts the eye, flush the eye with water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
- Do not expose the battery to storage temperatures above 50°C (122°F) or below -20°C (4°F).
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Important notes
Take note of the following when charging or using the battery:
- Charge the battery for 4 hours before using the battery for the first time. For subsequent charges, it takes approximately 2 hours to fully charge the battery.
- The battery charge light is green when the battery is charging. If it is red, the battery might be faulty and need to be replaced.
- The Power light is green when the battery is 41-100% charged, amber when
10-40% charged, and red when less than 10% charged. Charge the battery when the Power light turns amber. If it turns red, charge the battery as soon as possible. The battery status is also displayed on the Printer Status tab in the Toolbox (Windows) and the Power Management panel in the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS). If you are using a Pocket PC or Palm OS device, you can use the Toolbox software for PDAs. For more information, see Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS).
- If your battery is running low, either plug in the AC adapter to charge it or replace the battery with one that is charged.
- A fully charged battery can print up to approximately 450 pages, depending on the complexity of print jobs.
- By default, if the device is using battery power and left idle for 15 minutes, it will turn off to conserve the battery power. You can configure this feature in the Toolbox (Windows), the HP Printer Utility (Mac OS), or the Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS). For more information, see Toolbox software for PDAs (Pocket PC and Palm OS).
- Prior to long-term storage, fully charge the battery. Do not leave the battery in a discharged (empty) state for more than 6 months.
- To maximize battery life and capacity, observe the following temperature guidelines:
- Charging: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
- Using and storing: -20° to 50°C (-4° to 122°F)
Understand the battery
- Battery – Supplies power to the device.
Battery release slider – Slides to release the battery.
Battery – Supplies power to the device.
Battery release slider – Slides to release the battery.
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Charge and use the battery
WARNING! Charge the battery for 4 hours before using the battery for the first time. Because the battery is normally warm while it is charging, do not charge it in a briefcase or other confined space as this might cause the battery to overheat.
NOTE: The AC adapter is normally warm to the touch when plugged into an AC outlet.
NOTE: Wireless printing uses more battery power than wired printing. For information on checking the battery charge level, see Install and use the battery.
To install the battery
NOTE: You can install the battery with the device turned on or off.
- Slide the battery into the battery slot at an angle, until the contacts on the battery are flush with the contacts in the battery slot. The battery contact cover slides open.
- Push the battery into the battery slot until the battery clicks into place.
- Plug in the AC adapter and turn on the device. Allow the battery to charge for four hours before using the battery for the first time. Subsequently, the battery charge light is green when the battery is charging, and turns off when the battery is fully charged.
- After the battery is fully charged, you can use the device without connecting to the AC power supply.
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To remove the battery
- Slide the battery release slider in the direction of the arrow.
- Remove the battery.
Install and use 802.11 and Bluetooth accessories
Some models of the device include an 802.11 wireless or Bluetooth wireless USB accessory.
See www.hp.com/support to learn more about supported wireless accessories.
This section contains the following topics:
Install the 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless USB accessory
Insert the HP 802.11 or Bluetooth wireless USB accessory into the slot.
The 802.11 accessory has one blue light. When the dongle is plugged in, the blue light will be on, and when there is 802.11 data communication, the light will blink.
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The LED on the Bluetooth accessory provides information about its current state.
- On steady – This is the default state and means the accessory is installed and has power.
- Rapid blinking – A sending device is discovering the Bluetooth accessory.
- Blinking – The Bluetooth accessory is receiving data.
NOTE: Make sure that your Bluetooth host device and operating system are supported by the device. For more information, visit www.hp.com/support.
802.11 and Bluetooth wireless printing
The 802.11 and Bluetooth features in this device allow you to print wirelessly. 802.11 printing allows wireless printing up to 100 meters (300 feet). Bluetooth printing allows wireless printing up to 10 meters (30 feet).
For instructions on wireless printing from mobile devices, see Print from mobile devices.
NOTE: Wireless communication is available through wireless printer accessories that are included with certain device models. Also, the sending device must have built-in wireless capability or a wireless card installed.
NOTE: Wireless printing uses more battery power than wired printing. For information on checking the battery charge level, Install and use the battery.
This section contains the following topics:
About 802.11
802.11 wireless technology allows you to wirelessly connect to your device by setting up “ad hoc” communication between your computer and the device. 802.11 does not require a direct line of sight between the sending device and the receiving device.
When you set up ad hoc communication between your computer and the device, you are creating a network of two devices. This is the recommended setup for 802.11 printing to this mobile printer.
802.11 also lets you set up the device on an existing “infrastructure” network. Setting it up on an infrastructure network puts the device directly onto a local area network (LAN) using a wireless connection to an 802.11 wireless access point (WAP). Once the device is successfully connected to the network wirelessly, then all the computers on the same subnet can use the device.
Before setting up the device, it is recommended that you temporarily connect the device to the computer with a USB cable to set up the wireless connection. Once the wireless connection is established, you will remove the cable and print wirelessly. You can also set up the device without using a USB cable.
To set up and configure the device for 802.11 wireless printing, see 802.11 wireless connection.
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About Bluetooth
Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to wirelessly connect to your device using radio waves in the 2.4 GHz spectrum. Bluetooth is typically used for short distances (up to 10 meters or 30 feet) and does not require a direct line of sight between the sending device and the receiving device.
Different Bluetooth profiles emulate different types of standard cable connections and have different capabilities. For more information about Bluetooth profiles, see Configure Bluetooth wireless settings.
When your device is directly connected to your computer (either by cable or Bluetooth), it is possible to share it on a network using “printer sharing”. However, your computer has to be connected to the network for others to use the device.
To set up and configure the device for Bluetooth wireless printing, see Bluetooth wireless connection.
NOTE: To configure Bluetooth settings or monitor device status (such as ink levels) using the Toolbox, you must connect the device to your computer with a USB cable.
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Use the device
This section contains the following topics:
Select print media
The device is designed to work well with most types of office media. It is best to test a variety of print media types before buying large quantities. Use HP media for optimum print quality. Visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com for more information about HP media.
This section contains the following topics:
Tips for selecting and using print media
For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
- Always use media that conforms to the device specifications. For more information, see Understand specifications for supported media.
- Load only one type of media at a time.
- On models that have an input tray extension, make sure the input tray extension is fully extended.
- Load media print-side up and aligned squarely against the alignment guides. For more information on loading media, see Load media.
- Do not overload the trays. For more information, see Understand specifications for supported media.
- To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid the following media:
- Multipart forms
- Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
- Media with cutouts or perforations
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- Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
- Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
- Do not leave media in the input tray overnight. This might cause it to bend.
- Remove each sheet of media as it prints and set aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack up might cause smearing.
- For instructions on calibrating color, see Calibrate color.
Cards and envelopes
- Avoid envelopes that have a very slick finish, self-stick adhesives, clasps, or windows. Also avoid cards and envelopes with thick, irregular, or curled edges, or areas that are wrinkled, torn, or otherwise damaged.
- Use tightly constructed envelopes, and make sure the folds are sharply creased.
- Always load envelopes into the printer with the flap facing the back of the printer and the stamp position oriented according to the envelope icon.
Photo media
- Use the Best mode to print photographs. Note that in this mode, printing takes longer and more memory is required from your computer.
- Remove each sheet as it prints and set it aside to dry. Allowing wet media to stack up may cause smearing.
- Photo paper should be flat before printing. If the corners of the photo paper curl more than 10 mm (3/8 inch), flatten the paper by putting it in a resealable plastic bag, and roll them into a tube. Roll the sheets so the curve of the tube is in the opposite direction of the original curl of the paper. Roll the tube no smaller than a 1.5 inch (4 cm) in diameter.
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