HP Officejet 4500 Troubleshooting

The HP Officejet 4500 printer works great when it comes to homes, offices, or small businesses. It prints, copies, and scans the documents with much ease.

Just like any other electronic device, the HP Officejet 4500's will stop functioning if there will be any problem with its hardware or software. Before troubleshooting or trying to resolve the issue, you should first figure out where the problem lies. The printer’s functioning can be affected by various reasons, like the problem with the printer software on the computer, maybe the computer itself, or even because of the USB cable which connects the printer to the computer.

HP officejet 4500 issues fixed

So, here we’ll undergo a few steps which you can consider to fix or troubleshoot HP Officejet 4500 issues.


Fixing HP Officejet 4500 Not Printing Issue (Solved)

It may happen that your printer may stop printing due to hardware or software errors. In such a situation, you will be like ‘why is my HP Officejet 4500 not printing’. If your HP Officejet 4500 won’t print, then here is what you can do to fix this issue.

Step 1

Starting from the very basic step, first of all, check both the ends of the power cord and the printer's USB cable and make sure that they are plugged in securely. Directly plug the power cord into a power outlet instead of a backup battery or surge protector. Also, plug the USB cable into the computer, not on some other device or USB hub.


Step 2

Now, check the printer’s power light, if it is illuminated solidly or is blinking. In case, you have installed a new print cartridge around 10-12 minutes before, wait for the light to stop blinking as the printer might be taking time to initialize the new cartridge.


Step 3

Another thing which you try out to deal with HP Officejet 4500 issues is to unplug the power cord, open the printer's covers and then remove the paper from the input and output trays if the power light keeps on blinking. Also, pull out the stuck pieces of paper from the inside of the printer if any. Now, slide the cartridge carriage to the left and right sides of the printer, by removing any bits of trash that block its movement.


Step 4

Just to make sure that the Officejet 4500 is set as a default printer, use the software application you used to make the print request. Now, click the "File" menu, then click "Print" and check whether the Officejet 4500 is selected in the pull-down menu at the top of the print window. If it does not default, then select the printer from the menu, and then click the "Print" icon and try to print again.


Step 5

Now, right-click the printer icon on the right side of the taskbar, and see if a checkmark appears next to "Pause Printing. If the checkmark appears, click "Pause Printing" to resume the pending print work. Also, make sure that you close any other application open on the printer to get rid of potential conflicts.

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Update the Printer Driver

The next step is to verify and update the printer driver.
For updating a printer driver, you need to download and install software that helps your computer and device to connect effectively.
When we talk about HP Officejet 4500 issues or HP Officejet 5255 outdated drivers are one of the top causes related to computer-printer connections, and you won’t notice the problem until the printer stops working.
Only regular driver updates can prevent this issue. This can be done manually, through automatic updates prove to be a more effective solution.

HP Officejet 4500 Blinking Power Light

If your HP Officejet 4500 is blinking power light then it can be due to a new print cartridge. The printer will take some time to initialize the new ink cartridge. The power light will stop blinking after some time. 

HP Officejet 4500 Not Printing Color (Fixed)

If your HP Officejet 4500 is not printing color or is printing blurry, then there may be a problem with the ink cartridge. Here are the steps that you can follow to fix this issue:

Check Ink Cartridge

  • Take out the printer cartridge after opening the front cover of the printer and check whether it is out of the ink or is defective. Purchase a new one if it is defective or out of the link.
  • Make sure you are using a genuine HP ink cartridge and it is not expired.
  • If your ink cartridge is newly installed, then the issue may occur due to rough handling during installation. In such a case, wait for a few hours and then try to print again.
  • Make sure you are using clean and plain paper. A wrinkled or curled paper might not absorb the ink and therefore not print color properly. 

Give Printer Time to Rest

If your printer is not printing color, then allow it to rest by keeping it idle for about 1 hour. Many a time, a short period of printer inactivity can fix the issue.

Clean Print-heads

The problem may also arise due to unclean print heads. Here is how you can clean the print heads:

  • Press and hold down the “Power” button and simultaneously press the “Resume” button six times.
  • Release the power button and let the printer clean the print heads.
  • Try to print your color document again. If the problem still persists, then repeat the above steps again, but this time press the “Resume” button five times for a moderate cleaning process. Try printing again. If the problem remains the same then check the printer’s color settings.

Check Printer’s Color Option

The color option may be turned off. To turn on the color option, follow these steps:

  • Click on the “Start” button on the desktop and then click on “Settings”.
  • Click on the “Devices” in the settings and then choose “Printers”.
  • Right-click on your printer and then choose “Properties”.
  • On the Properties page, click on “Printing Preferences”.
  • Click on the “Paper/Quality” tab and then click on “Color”.
  • Click “OK” and close this window. Try to print your color document.

 

HP Officejet 4500 Not Printing Black (Solved)

Here is the list of things that you can do when your HP Officejet 4500 is not printing black:

  • Disconnect your printer from the power source including USB cables. Turn it on after some time by plugging it back.
  • Check the ink cartridge of your printer. Make sure it is properly installed. Replace it if it is empty or low on ink.
  • Clean up the vent of the cartridge if it is clogged.
  • Use a different ink cartridge to find out if the printer is able to recognize different cartridges.
  • Check print-heads and make sure they are not clogged if the switching of the cartridges does not work.

Look for technical support if the problem still persists.

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