HP Envy 4520 Not Printing Color – 123.hp.com/setup

 How Do I Fix HP Envy 4520 Not Printing Color Issue – 123.hp.com/setup

Color printing is one of the most unused functions in printers. Mostly, people use standard printing like grayscale to print their documents. That's the reason when they want to get the color printouts, it either jams, delivers streaky pages, or prints with ink smears on pages. That's why you should only insert the color ink cartridges when you want the color printouts. Else do not unpack them and use only the black cartridge.

 

However, in a few cases, the problem also occurred due to outdated HP Envy 4520 printer drivers. To run your Envy printer bug-free, you can update the drivers from the 123.hp.com/setup website. HP keeps releasing new updates several times a year. Besides, you also learn different ways to resolve the problems in your Envy 4520 printer from this website. Apart from an outdated driver, there are many reasons behind the HP Envy 4520, not printing color issues. Let's discuss them and find the exact solution to the problem.

 

What Causes Your HP Envy 4520 Not to Print Color?

 

·         Clogged or empty color ink cartridge.

·         Critically low or dry ink.

·         Printheads clogging problem.

·         Incorrect print settings to grayscale mode.

·         Outdated drivers are causing compatibility issues.

 

These are a few causes that don't allow your HP Envy 4520 to not print in color. To fix the error, you will have to take some essential steps to reactivate the color printing. The next section gives you the direction to resolve the problem.

 

Update HP Envy 4520 Printer Drivers via 123.hp.com/setup To Resolve Color Printing Problem 

 

If your HP Envy 4520 printer stopped printing color or it doesn't print at all, then it could have occurred due to missing, corrupted, or outdated printer drivers. You will have to update it to the latest version from the HP Support website. You can follow the steps below to update drivers.

 

1.      Firstly, you have to right-click on the Windows icon and select Run.

2.      Type devmgmt.msc in the Run dialogue box hit Enter.

3.      The Device Manager window opens, click the Printer to expand the further options.

4.      Click Uninstall Printer Driver.

5.      Now go to the Printers & Devices / Printers & Scanners section.

6.      Click Printers, choose your HP Envy 4520.

7.      Select the Uninstall option.

8.      Click Yes to confirm the selection.

9.      Now your computer will retry to establish a connection with the printer.

10.  Alternatively, you can visit the website 123.hp.com/setup and download the drivers.

11.  Further, install the printer using on-screen instructions.

 

Other Troubleshooting Steps to Fix Color Printing Issue in HP Envy 4520 

 

1.     Check the color ink cartridge 

 

·         Open the ink cartridge access door.

·         The carriage slides to the center.

·         Now open the lid to remove color ink cartridges from the slot.

·         Visually inspect the ink, you can also shake it to verify the ink is not viscous.

·         Replace it with a new cartridge if you find any flaw.

 

2.    Enable color printing setting (Turn off grayscale mode) 

 

·         Go to the Settings window on your computer.

·         Now navigate to the Printers and Devices section.

·         Right-click on HP Envy 4520, select Printer Properties.

·         Now choose Printing Preferences.

·         Click Paper/Quality, hit the option Color.

·         Now click Ok to save the settings and close the Properties page.

 

3.    Cleaning the Printhead 

 

·         Turn on your HP Envy 4520 printer and insert the paper in the feeder tray.

·         Click the Settings icon on your printer control panel.

·         Select Tools > click Printer Quality Diagnostic Report.

·         Your printer delivers the report. If it says printhead is clogged, then remove the cartridges along with printheads from the slot.

·         Clean the components with a cloth or cotton swab.

·         If the printhead is damaged, then replace it with a new piece.

·         Once you have done the cleaning, re-assemble all the parts to their respective places.

·         Now start printing and verify is it prints color or not.

 

Still, facing trouble? Get in touch with experts 

 

On-time maintenance of your HP Envy 4520 will help in smooth functioning and enhancing the efficiency. Negligence on this part can cost you several troubles in your printer. However, you can follow the steps, as explained in this guide, along with keeping the drivers up-to-date from the 123.hp.com/setup webpage. You can also get in touch with our expert team to resolve any other issue in your printer.