HP envy 4500 printer is an all-in-one wireless printer/scan/copier on computer not working. The HP 4500 has easy-to-use settings and download drivers and software on windows from chromebook. The All-In-One is attached to the computer via a USB connector cable to set up the device. In this article, you will learn to Enable HP Envy 4500 scan to computer on Windows and Mac.
However, the software must be installed first before connecting the device to the computer. After setting up the device, the wireless connection can be used by computers on the local area network (LAN). Download and install printer drivers and scan to email also. Assemble the HP 4500 according to the product instructions and position the all-in-one so that the USB cable can be easily connected to the computer and scan multiple pages.
• Windows 8. From the Home screen, right-click an empty space, click All Apps in the application bar, and then click Software and Printer Settings.
• Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP. From the computer desktop, click Start, All Programs, click HP, select HP ENVY 4500 series, and then click Printer Setup and Software.
HP envy 4500 scan to computer windows 10 is currently unavailable
- Plug the HP 4500 power cord into an electrical outlet, and turn on the device. Do not connect the USB cable to the printer or windows 10. (If required update windows 10).
- Insert the installation CD and install the printer drivers and software.
- Install the downloaded software on computer windows 10. The HP 4500 installation scan to computer process begin.
- Click “Yes” to check for product updates, and then click “Next”.
- The installation wizard will check for driver and software updates. Click “Next” and then click continue.
- Insert one end of the USB cable into the printer device, and then plug the other end into a free USB port on your computer.
- When prompted for installation assistance. Click “Next”.
- Windows 10 recognize the USB device and install the drivers for the HP 4500 device.
- The installation wizard will also install a scan to computer interface that can be used to scan documents with the scanner.
- Calibrate the print and scan functions following the on-screen instructions.
- Click “Finish” when the installation routine is complete. The scanner is now set up and ready to use.
Enable HP envy 4500 scan to computer mac software
- Make sure the Wireless Direct function is turned on the HP Envy Printer on Mac.
- Turn on the Wi-Fi function on mac.
- If mac does not support Wi-Fi, Wireless Direct then printer will be unavailable.
- Connect mac to the new network. Use the usual method to connect to a new wireless network or access point.
- Select the name Wireless Direct. HP print from a list of found printers, such as HP-Print – ** – Envy 4500 series (where ** are unique characters to identify your printer).
- If HP Wireless Direct is enabled secure, enter the password when prompted.
- Envy Printer is installed and connected to the mac via a wireless connection.
- Go to step 5. If the printer is installed and connected to the PC via a USB cable.
- Follow the instructions below to install the printer software using a Wireless Direct connection.
- Do one of the following depending on your operating system.
- Select Connect a new printer in options menu appears on the Application screen.
- Select Wireless, select HP ENVY 4500 series from the list of found printers.
Therefore, HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One Printer Software and Driver is installed and printer ready to scan on computer. Follow the instructions on the screen and try to print document. If not able to scan go to the official printer support.
How do I enable Scan Envy 4500 printer on mobile
Make sure a compatible printing application is installed on your mobile device as HP Smart App and turn on the printer.
- Turn on the wireless function on your mobile device.
- If mobile device does not support a wireless connection, Wireless Direct. HP will be unavailable.
- On your mobile device, connect to the new network.
- Use the usual method to connect to a new wireless network or access point.
- Select the name Wireless Direct. HP prints from the list of found printers, for example, HP-Print – ** – Envy 4500 series (where ** are unique characters to identify the printer).
- If HP Wireless Direct is enabled secure, enter the password when prompted.
- Print document.