And in the history of home printing, that is a happy ending.
More frustrating was its relationship with Wi-Fi. Setting up the 4645 on a home network was a rite of passage. Users often described the process—navigating menus to run a wireless setup wizard, typing in a WPA key using only arrow buttons—as “character building.” Once connected, it was stable, but the initial handshake could test one’s resolve. The HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 4645 was eventually discontinued, replaced by sleeker, app-driven models with touchscreens and mobile printing. But its legacy endures in HP’s current “Neverstop” and “Ink Tank” systems. hp deskjet ink advantage 4645
However, the story would be incomplete without addressing its well-known temperament. The 4645 was slow. A typical black-and-white text page took about 8 to 10 seconds to emerge. A full-page color graphic could take over 40 seconds. In an era of laser-jet speed, this required patience. And in the history of home printing, that is a happy ending