Envy 4500 connection problems

Just setting up my new printer, and am strugggling to print over wifi. I can print frm my Ipad if it isconnected to theprinters wifi but not from my laptop, and neither through the router. As I am living student halls Im unsure whether that will be an issue altough the printer seems to connect to the wifi fine, and shows up on the network. When i print iteither says the printer is not connected, or that the printer is out of paper- which it defo isnt. As I am using the hp instant ink service its really important that it is connected properly to the internet

Hi Ames45,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums. I see that you are trying to connect your Envy 4500 printer to the wireless network that is available in your student dorm.
Please check with your dorm advisor as many colleges and universities don't allow printers to be connected and/or used over their wireless networks. I'm not sure if having your own router connected to their network will allow you to connect the printer that way so the printer can have its own active internet connection. I have included the Why Do I Have to Connect to the Internet to Sign Up for HP Instant Ink? document which has a couple of FAQs that addresses how often the printer needs to be connected to the internet and what to do if the printer will not be able to connect to the internet for an extended period of time.
If your school allows the printer to be connected to their wireless network, I would recommend that you set a manaul IP address and manual DNS servers. I have included a link to another post that has the steps, with screen shots on how to do this. Please do not worry that the screen shots show a Photosmart 7510 printer, the steps are the same.
If you prefer to speak to someone about this, please call HP’s Cloud Services at 1-855-785-2777 if you live in the USA/Canada region. If you live outside the USA/Canada region please click here to find the Technical Support number for your country/region.
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I just purchased an HP Envy 4500. It connects to my home WiFi network and prints just fine from Mac and PC computers, iPads and iPhones. However, ever since we opened it it has repeatedly said this when we try to scan: Scanner problem:Turn printer off and then on. If the problem is not fixed, the scanner component is broken and cannot copy or scan. Here are the things I've done to try to see if I can fix the problem that did NOT work:-Turn Envy 4500 off and on several times-Unplug Envy 4500 and plug it back in-Go through the steps on the "HP Print and Scan Doctor Download page"-Download and install the "HP Print and Scan Doctor 4.2" software and follow instructions until it said "The tool was unable to resolve the problem, even after a restart. Go to HP Customer Care for help resolving the issue"-Go to HP Customer Care and check all resources there with no luck At this point I'm assuming the Envy 4500 is defective and needs to be replaced. However, if there is something else I can do to try to fix it before exchanging it I would like to do that. Any advice on how to proceed is greatly appreciated. Mike [email protected]

Thanks for the response. I have tried scanning a few different ways... Every time I try to scan via typing the Envy 4500 IP address in the browser (after enabling webscan in the admin settings) it gives me the following error in yellow text: The printer is busy. Try again later. It says this even though it is not processing any other jobs and the unit is on. If I try to scan from the HP Utility on my Mac (after successfully connecting to the Envy 4500) running the current version of OS X 10.9 I get an error that says: Communications ErrorUnable to communicate with device. Check cables and connection settings. If the problem persists, try restarting your computer and the HP device. If I try to do a test scan in the "Scan to computer " section of the utility within preferences it says: Error testing shortcutThere was an error testing shortcut "Photo (Jpeg)" If I try to scan from the "HP Scan" window of the utility I get the following error: Scanner reported an errorHP Envy 4500 is currently unavailable. Please check if it is turned on and connected, or try again later. After all of these errors I've tried restarting the Envy 4500, unplugging and plugging back in the Envy 4500, and restarting my computer and trying these methods all again with no luck. It's also worth mentioning that after all these attemps I still get the same error on the LCD display of the unit when starting it up or going to the scan section: Scanner problem:Turn printer off and then on. If the problem is not fixed, the scanner component is broken and cannot copy or scan. Is there anything else I can try or is this unit defective and needs to be exchanged for a working model?

HP Envy 4500 connection issues

Hi. My Envy 4500 all the sudden will not print, becuase a message on my mac printer icon reads, 'Printer not connected." It HAS been connected....I don't know what happened. The driver appears to be missing from my computer, too. The printer itself, which is wireless, is lit up, so it is on. Ideas? Thank you.

Hello @bogarrity, and thanks for posting on the HP Forums!
I see you're running into connectivity and software issues. I'd be happy to help!
I am posting an HP Support documents below that will show you how to find which version of the Mac operating system you are using:
Mac OS X: How Do I Find Which Mac OS X Version Is on My Computer?
I would suggest deleting the printer from your print system, using this document: Uninstalling the Printer Software.
Once you have deleted it, I would suggest verifying and repairing the disk permissions: About Disk Utility's Repair Disk Permissions feature.
I would also suggest running your Apple updates: OS X: Updating OS X and Mac App Store apps
After the updates, I would recommend reinstalling the HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One Printer Drivers.
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ENVY 4500 CONNECTS TO WIFI, BUT WON'T PRINT

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Hi, try resetting the WiFi settings on the 4500.
On the printer control panel, press the Wireless button ( ). The Wireless menu displays.
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Press the Down Arrow ( ) to select Restore Defaults , and then press OK .
Press OK again to confirm your selection.
Press the Wireless button ( ), and then press the button ( ) next to Settings .
Press the Down Arrow ( ) to select Wireless Setup Wizard , and then press OK . The printer searches for available wireless networks.
Press the Down Arrow ( ) to select the name of your wireless network, and then press OK .
Follow the instructions on the control panel to connect the printer to your wireless network.
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My toshiba laptop won't connect to my HP Envy 4500 printer

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Hi AMakkei,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand that you cannot scan with your HP Envy 4500 to your Windows 8 laptop, and I am happy to help you with this connection issue!
For further assistance, I will need to know following information:
If the printer is able to make copies by itself.
If the power cable plugged into a surge protector, or directly to the wall outlet. Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector. This applies to Inkjet printers as well.
In the meantime, please try going through this guide. A 'Computer Not Found' or 'Connection Error' Message Displays during Scanning, and let me know what happens!
Hope to hear from you, and have a good day!
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HP ENVY 4500 creates its own SSID on my WiFi network causing problems and confusion

I am finding this problem hard to articulate clearly and I can’t find any information on the internet about why my new HP Envy 4500 printer has set itself up with its own SSID on my WiFi network, but here goes :
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Hello jsimps0110,
Welcome to the HP Forums! I understand you are unable to connect your Envy 4500 over a wireless connection. Looks like you have tried a couple of troubleshooting steps to try and fix this issue.
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Scan doctor suggest the software installation.
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Hello @Emilio66,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
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Hello katiemac,
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Suddenly, it is no longer possible to make a scan (or copy) on my HP Envy 4500 All-in-one.
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[1] http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c04092273&lc=nl&cc=nl&product=5304877&sfs=545345...
[2] English translation of [1]: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c03586087&PSdrFW=MKM1FN1430ER&PSdrIssue=DriverCo...

Hello there! Welcome to the forums @dpx ,
I read your post about how you cannot make scans or even copies. First of all, thank you for your detailed post, the information really helps. Unfortunately, it sounds to be a scanner failure, as you cannot copy or scan. I have a guide that I would like to recommend for your troubleshooting and I hope it helps!
A 'Scanner Failure' Message Displays on the All-in-One Control Panel and You Cannot Scan, Copy, or F...
If the troubleshooting does not help resolve your issue, I would then suggest calling HP's Technical Support to see about further options for you. If you are calling within North America, the number is 1-800-474-6836 and for all other regions: click here.
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