HP Envy 4500 Installation/Ink issues

I just purchased an HP Envy 4500 for my son (ordered it and had it sent to him, so I'm not there to see what's going on). He was excited to get it set up and get started, then to get Instant Ink. However, after getting as far as he could, then installing the ink cartridges, he got the error message that the ink needed to be replaced (both cartridges). They are the brand new cartridges that came with the printer. We checked troubleshooting issues and one suggestion was the obvious-to remove the cartridges and reinstall them. He did so and saw that there was ink, so they have ink in them. He tried cleaning the contacts--same thing. I was reading him the suggestions and he was trying everything--unplugging the printer; uninstalling and reinstalling it...you name it. So is this just another piece of junk HP printer or is there an actual solution that won't take eons of time and thousands of dollars?Help!

Hey , Welcome to the HP Support Forum. I see that you're having some out of box issues with the HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One Printer and its Instant Ink setup. I would like to help. With respect to the error that you're reporting I recommend you call our Cloud Services at 855-785-2777. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html Let me know how it goes. Thanks for posting in the HP Support Forum and have a great day.

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HP Envy 4500 - issues with paper feeding on intial setup

I just bought this HP Envy 4500 this afternoon and I need to use it asap. Upon initial set up (before any wireless connections), I am stuck at the paper feed needed in order to print the test page. I loaded plain white paper but it still tells me to load the paper. It sounds like it's preparing to print but then the paper does not feed, it never pulls the paper in. I have used 3 varying stacks of paper to try to get it to pull and nothing.
Please help. TIA

Hi @Loopster2,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums! I see you are setting up your HP Envy 4500, but it is not recognizing the paper, so it keeps asking you to load the paper.
Please make sure the Paper Tray is pushed all the way back, alot of the times if you are getting this error it is because the paper tray isn't installed properly.
Continue troubleshooting here: HP ENVY 4500 and HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 3540 e-All-in-One Printer Series - An 'Initializing...Plea...
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Deskjet Advantage 3540 (Envy 4500): Computer won't connect with printer during software installation

I just bought this printer and I am trying to install it by using the HP installation CD but I am running into difficulties to complete the process. The problem is that the computer won't connect with the printer (but my printer connects fine with my Wi-Fi network) and installation does not complete.
The HP software installation process appears to go normally (at least no error messages are shown) but when it gets to the part where it asks me how I would like to connect to the printer (Wireless or USB cable) I get an error message when I select Wireless Mode. My printer appears listed but as soon as I select it, a dialog is shown stating that "network installation could not be performed".
Below are the dialogs and what happens (text is in portuguese but you get the idea)
Dialog 1: selecting wireless connection mode
Dialog 2: printer appears in list and I select it
Dialog 3: Error message is shown, no further details
Here are some more facts:
(1) Printer connect fines with my Wi-Fi network: the connection details are correctly shown in its display (Wi-Fi SSID and IP 192.168.0.6) ;
(2) If I go to a web browser in my computer and type in the IP address, I can access the printer's webpage fine;
(3) I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling HP software;
(4) I've resetted my router;
(5) I've executed "HP Print and Scan Doctor" utility and it states my software hasn't been installed (which I don't understand) and it tries to download HP software and install one more time and I get to the error.
(6) If I go to "Start" menu, I can see the HP group is empty (installation only creates icons on my desktop). See picture below:
My OS is Windows 7 64 bit Ultimate (Service Pack 1)
EDIT: I've just discovered the inkjet Advantage 3540 and Envy 4500 appear to be the same printer, each target to a different market.
Help is much appreciated as I tried a lot of things to make this printer work wirelessly with my computer but without success.
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Hi JoaoPedro,
Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience! To help you get the most out of the HP Forums I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More.
Sorry to hear that you are having installation issues.
To get your issue more exposure I would suggest posting it in the commercial forums since this is a commercial product. You can do this at Commercial Forums.
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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.
Good luck and please let me know the results of your troubleshooting steps. Thanks again for posting on the HP Forums!
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Envy 4500 stopped working (wireless issue)

I am using Mac osx 10.9.4, my one week old Envy 4500 has been working fine until yesterday.
My computer cannot find this printer on the network, although running a Wireless Network Test on the printer print out said there is "No problems found" and everyhing is a PASS and the SSID network name it is connected to is accurate.
I have tried uninstalling the printer from the computer according to instructions on this website and reinstalling the driver again, but that has not worked.
My brother is able to detect and print from his PC laptop. So the problem seems to be with my computer.
Kindly help me. Thank you.

Hello @evon1319 , and welcome to the HP Forums!
I see you're experiencing connectivity issues. I would like to help!
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 series Full Feature Software and Drivers.
Good luck and please let me know the results of your troubleshooting steps. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums!
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HP Envy 4500 printing issue

I am unable to print to my HP ENVY 4500 with a wireless connection. I have had it set up and working since Christmas, it says it is connected to my home network with excellent signal strenght and both laptop and desktop recognize it. Jobs go to the printer que but the I get and error printer offline message. I have ran the HP scan doctor program that came with the printer and it keeps sending me to wireless set up page.
**Intersting note is when I select the printer from my desktop control panel ( there is a green check mark and it says it is ready) and look at properties there is no IP address under the location setting.

Hi okpatsfan,
Are you using Windows 8 or 8.1? If so, try this document.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c04011652&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=5199463
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HP Envy 4500 wireless will not print without USB cable

My HP Envy 4500 wireless printer/scan/copier does not seem to be able to work without the USB cable. I followed the instructions provided to change for USB to wireless but it will not work without. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the software. I have windows 7 on my laptop and an IPod both of which show that the printer is showing. I made it the default printer. The first time I tried to do it (without the USB cord) I was unable to get passed putting in my wireless password which starts with a capital K and wasn't certain how to make a capital so reread instructions and used the USB but really want to use it wireless. Any suggestions. I turned the firewall off this morning to try but to no avail. If I do need to turn the firewall off would I then put it back on if it gets working? I would so appreciate any suggestions!

@Chaitaishanwelcome to the community,
I understand you're having some difficulties when trying to set your Envy 4500 up on your wireless network. I have looked around and found this guide for you to try out. If you run into any error messages, codes, issues, etc, please let me know the specific details and I will continue to research if need be.
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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 :
I bought an HP Envy 4500 all in one printer for my daughter’s room in university, which has a WiFi network with WPA security. First I tried to add this printer to the room WiFi using the printer menu, but it gave an error stating that the WPA passkey format was incorrect, when in fact it was the correct password. So instead I had to install the printer using the installation options accessed from the HP website using her laptop.
This has worked, but it has also set the printer up with its own independent SSID called ‘HP-Setup-45-ENVY 4500 Series’. This separate SSID for the printer is causing some problems and does not seem to have any useful purpose. For example sometimes documents randomly will not print from the laptop, but if you then disconnect the laptop from the room SSID and reconnect it to the printer SSID, the documents will then print, but then you have to reconnect to the room's SSID when done. This is confusing and of course completely unwanted behaviour.
Does anyone know why this new SSID called ‘HP-Setup-45-ENVY 4500 Series’ has been set up for the printer please? Can I get rid of it so that printer is simply a device connected on the WiFi network in the room please?
I hope this makes sense as this a very frustrating issue for something that should be completely straightforward.
Thanks.
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Unable to communicate with printer error with HP Envy 4500

Hi I am having trouble printing with my Envy 4500 printer. My computer system is Windows 8.1. I installed the driver per instruction from the website and use the usb cable to connect the printer. However when I tried to print a pdf document it says "Unable to communicate with printer" and I can't get the test page to print either. Please help! Thanks in advance!

Hi @Casey_Z , and welcome to the HP Forums!
I see you're having issues printing. I would like to help!
I'd recommend removing the ink cartridges, and performing a power reset. Disconnect the power cord from the printer and the power outlet, then wait 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, plug the printer back in. Ensure you plug the printer directly to a wall outlet. Make sure to bypass any sort of surge protector or power bar.
I'd then suggest downloading and running the HP Print and Scan Doctor.
Good luck and please let me know the results of your troubleshooting steps. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums!
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Trying to network HP Envy 4500 all in one with OSX 10.9.4

First time installation of HP Envy 4500 all in one was going well on Mac with OSX 10.9.4. However I can only get the printer to work with cable. HP instructions were to re-insert CD and follow instructions for 'reconfiguring without cable' however this was not an option on the CD, it just tried to repeat the installation.
Configuring Device through my Mac came up wit this message- "Device not reachable. the woreless network settings were successfully downloaded to your device. However your mac was unable to locate the device on the network."
There is no point me having the wireless option if it needs to have a cable connection. Please can anyone help me with this last stage to get set up. Many thanks.
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Hello @Allgoodthyngs , and welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience!
I see you are running into connectivity issues. I would like to help.
I would recommend you perform a power reset. Disconnect the power cord from the printer and the power outlet, then wait 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, plug the printer back in. Ensure you plug the printer directly to a wall outlet. Make sure to bypass any sort of surge protector or power bar.
I would then suggest this document on Wireless printing center Troubleshooting Issues.
Good luck and please let me know the results of your troubleshooting steps. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums!
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HP ENVY TouchSmart & HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-one-Printer

My HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-one-Printer has been installed & uninstalled twice. It is presently uninstalled. When you first install & print test is prints from my HP ENVY TouchSmart w/Windows 8.1. After the initial installation is tells me its offline. I have this same printer installed on an older laptop running Windows 7 & it prints perfectly every time. I run a test result paper on my printer and it tells me there are NO PROBLEMS found. So, it has to be my laptop.
I have looked at every help page I can and have tried everything it says will fix it included the HP Doctor and nothing works.
I ask our tech guy at work and he is also puzzled. I am no where near a tech so I would really appreciate your assistance.
Thank You!

Hi NittanyLions1,
I would like to help you with this conundrum. From your description, it sounds like the software is installing properly but tells you the printer is offline. This sounds to me like a communication issue. You mentioned that you have another Envy 4500 and it works fine with an older laptop running Windows 7. What operating system is on the computer you are trying to use this printer with, and are both of these printers on the same network or is the other one with the Windows 7 in a different location?
While I wait to hear back from you, please complete the solutions offered in the following document; 'Printer is offline' Message Displays on the Computer and the Printer Will Not Print.
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HP envy 4500 two sided printing

I have an HP ENVY 4500 printer. Everytime i go to print double sided, it tells me that there is a conflict with another printer setting. What setting is this and how do i make my printer allow me to print double sided? Also, when i print from the internet, it will not print all of the pages. It will print the first page then it will shove blank pages through. How do i fix this as well?

Hi @destinys,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I noticed that your HP ENVY 4500 is unable to print double sided, and the printer will print blank pages after the first page. I am happy to help you with these issues!
For further assistance, I will need to know some more information:
If you are using a Windows or Mac Operating System, and the version number. To find the exact version, visit this link. Whatsmyos.
If the printer is connected, Wireless, or USB.
If the printer is able to make copies by itself. Copy Text or Mixed Documents.
If the power cable is 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, I would suggest to go through these guides:
Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Duplexing) for HP Deskjet 3540, 4640, ENVY 4500, and Officejet ....
Printer Does Not Print Black Ink or Color Ink, or Prints Blank Pages.
Hope to hear from you soon, and have a nice day!
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Print on printer model HP ENVY 4500 all in onefrom pavillion model 15-no84ca

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Hi @dortmund111
I would like to help you get your Envy 4500 communicating with your laptop. Please use the following document to troubleshoot the issue, and let me know the outcome of your efforts; An 'Unable to find printer' Error Displays for the HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One and HP Deskjet Ink Adva....
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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.
Regards,
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Unable to connect wifi printer Envy 4500 - Unable to print test page and windows office file

Scan doctor suggest the software installation.
The HP software don't completed the connection of the printer.
I tried to connec the printer from the control panel and the printer is now connected: i cannot print from microsoft office file or from the test page of the printer, but i can print from acrobat or any other program.
Help me please.
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ps: i have tried to reinstall software without Antivirus and with the fierewall in off but nothing change. I have already tried to remove hp software and reinstall driver but nothing change.

Hello @Emilio66,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I understand that you're experiencing issues when trying to print from Microsoft Office and Test Pages from your Windows 8.1 computer to your HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One Printer. However, you are able to print from all other programs from your computer to your printer. I would like to assist you today with resolving this printing issue.
Recently Microsoft has released a Hot Fix to correct 'Offline' or 'Partial Printing' issues within their latest Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 Operating Systems as they recognize this as an issue within their Operating System. The issue occurs when you have a networked printer and a corruption with the WSD (network) port on the Windows Operating System. This issue appears to affect a variety of networked makes and models of printers. Therefore, I am going to have you run the Hot Fix to correct the network printing issue. Please click here to install the Hot Fix. Once the website opens select the button for Hotfix Download Available. Please follow any onscreen prompts to install the fix. Once the fix is installed you should have no issues printing to your printer.
If the printing issue persists, can I please have you click here to download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor Tool. This Tool will run on your computer and 'fix printing' issues for you. Should any driver, software, or connection conflicts be found than the HP Print and Scan Doctor Tool will attempt to resolve those conflicts for you. Once the Tool has completed please test printing again.
Please respond to this post with the result of your troubleshooting. I look forward to hearing from you!
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