Envy 4500 won't recognize colour cartridge

[Silverado2]

I bought an HP Envy 4500 a couple of years ago and only recently opened the box and installed it. It prints black okay but does not recognize that a colour cartridge has been inserted. I have tried inserting several new colour cartridges (HP 61) and always get the same message that there is no colour cartridge when there most definitely is.  I don't print colour that often but it is VERY frustrating that this printer will not.

[Betty0610]

@Silverado2

Welcome to the HP Forums 🙂 I would like to take a moment and thank you for using this forum, it is a great place to find answers. 

Let's try to reset the Printer here as it helps in removing any stored static electricity from the Printer which might be causing these issues.

1. Turn the printer on, if it is not already on.
2. Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you continue.
3. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
5. Wait at least 60 seconds.
6. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
7. NOTE: HP recommends connecting the printer power cord directly to the wall outlet.
8. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
9. Turn on the printer, if it does not automatically turn on.
10. Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you proceed.

If the issue persists, please perform the remaining steps from this document: https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-envy-4500-e-all-in-one-printer-series/5304875/model/5304876/...

Let me know if this helps.

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Thanks!

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