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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