ENVY 4520 won't print in color

[JustMe999]

My printer refuses to print in color. I tried uninstallng it and reinstalling, incl. reinstalling the drivers. No change. I cleaned the print heads and printed a test sheet which _did_ print in color, so I know the ink is fine but documents only print in B&W. I created a Word doc all in color and it printed in greyscale. I cannot find a setting that tells the printer to print in color.

[The_Fossette]

@JustMe999,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

I reviewed your post and I understand that the printer is not printing in color.

Don’t worry, I assure you I will try my best to get this sorted.

I recommend you follow the below steps and check if it helps.

Add the printer using IP address -

1. Select “Start” and type “printers” in the search box.

2. Choose “Printers & scanners“.

3. Select “Add a printer or scanner“.

4. Wait for the “The printer that I want isn’t listed” option to appear, then select it.

5. Select “Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or hostname” , then select “Next“.

6. Select “TCP/IP Device” in the “Device type” list.

7. Type the hostname or the IP address of the printer. Select “Next“. To find the IP address of the printer, touch the Wi-Fi icon on the printer's control panel. 

8. Windows should find the printer if the printer is on and configured correctly. You may have to specify more information. If prompted, Select the type of network adapter installed in the printer in the “Device Type” drop-down list. You can also click “Custom” to specify custom settings for the network printer. Select “Next“

Let me know how it goes and you have a great day!

If you wish to show appreciation for my efforts, mark my post as Accept as Solution. Your feedback counts!

Cheers!

[JustMe999]

Thank you, I've already taken those steps - in my original post I specifically mentioned that I'd uninstalled and reinstalled the printer. I also mentioned that I printed a test page so I know the cartridges are installed correctly and have ink. There must be a setting I can't find that tells the printer to print in color. 

[asmita6658]

Hi @JustMe999

Please refer to "Color and black & white settings" from here. 

[JustMe999]

 Sorry, this doesn't help. I can find the printer settings in MS Word, and have clicked on ALL the tabs and ALL the options - there's NOTHING for color. I  re-downloaded the drivers and also the HP Smart app, nothing gives me the option to control B&W or color. 

[Riddle_Decipher]

@JustMe999 I recommend you delete the driver at the root level and retry, follow the steps below: 

1.) In Windows, search for and open Programs and features 

2.) Select your HP Printer 

3.) Select Uninstall 

4.) In Windows, search for and open Devices and printers 

5.) In the Devices and Printers windows look for your HP printer. If you see it listed right-click on it and choose `Delete' or `Remove Device' 

6.) Open up the run command with the "Windows key + R" key combo. 

7.) Type printui.exe /s and click Ok. (Note: there is a space in between "printui.exe" and "/s") 

8.) Click on the "Drivers" tab 

9.) Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it Click on it and click Remove at the bottom 

10.) Select Ok 

11.) Select Apply and Ok on the Print Server Properties windows 

12.) Close Devices and Printers 

Then, Click here to access the HP website, find the drivers compatible with your windows and install it.

If the issue persists, please go ahead and install the windows built-in drivers: 

If a full feature driver from HP is not available for your printer, you must install the built-in print driver. A full feature driver for one or more Windows versions is not available for your printer, either from the CD that shipped with your printer or from the HP website.

   NOTE:

Where is the download button? The HP print driver is built into the Windows operating system or is installed through the Windows Update feature on your computer. You do not need to download anything from a website in order to print, scan, or fax.

See the Frequently asked questions in this document for additional information, including how to scan using this driver.

FOR DETAILS & FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS, USE THIS LINK: Click here

(By the end of this article all the issues should be resolved)

If you wish to thank me for my efforts, you could click on "Accept as solution" on my post as the solution should help others too.