HP Envy 4501 only prints blank pages

[traceyannj]

I've tried everything.... reinstalling the printer and drivers, reconnecting to my home network, taking out the print cartridges.  The ink levels are good... what is ink hardening or drying.  I have to admit I haven't used the printer in about two years and only trying now since I'm working from home during the quarantine.   Please help!

[Betty0610]

@traceyannj

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Does this happen while copying too?

Since you haven't used the Printer in two years, it's likely that the ink cartridges have dried up. Please try inserting a new set of ink cartridges.

Let me know if this helps.

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[ccammaro1]

I am also in the same situation. However, My printer says there is still black ink, but I'm getting blank pages after several attempts.

[sandytechy20]

@ccammaro1

Welcome to HP support community.

Manually clean the area around the ink nozzles

1. Gather the following materials:

   • Dry foam-rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that does not come apart or leave fibers (coffee filters work well)

   • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the ink cartridges)

        CAUTION: 

     Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the area. These can damage the ink cartridge or the printer.

2. Make sure the printer is on.

3. Open the scanner lid.

4. Open the ink cartridge access door.

   The carriage moves to the ink cartridge access area.

   Figure : Open the ink cartridge access door

   

5. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before continuing.

6. To release the ink cartridge, lift the lid on the ink cartridge slot, and then gently push the lid back until it stops.

7. Pull up on the ink cartridge to remove it from the slot.

   Figure : Remove the ink cartridge

8. 1. 

      Lift the lid

   2. Gently push the lid back

   3. Pull up on the ink cartridge

      CAUTION: 

   Do not remove both ink cartridges at the same time. Remove and clean each ink cartridge one at a time. Do not leave an ink cartridge outside the printer for more than 30 minutes.

9. Hold the ink cartridge by its sides.

   Figure : Hold the ink cartridge by its sides

   

10. Inspect the ink cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.

       CAUTION: 

    Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.

    Figure : Do not touch the contacts or nozzles

    

11. Lightly moisten a clean, foam-rubber swab with distilled water, and then squeeze any excess water from it.

12. Clean the face and edges around the ink nozzle with the swab.

       CAUTION: 

    Do not clean the ink nozzle plate.

    Figure : Clean the area around the ink nozzle

13. 1. 

       Nozzle plate - Do not clean

    2. Area surrounding ink nozzle - Do clean

    3. Ink cartridge contacts - Do not clean

14. Either let the ink cartridge sit for 10 minutes to allow the cleaned area to dry, or use a new swab to dry it.

15. Hold the ink cartridge at a slight upward angle with the ink cartridge contacts facing the rear of the printer, and then slide the ink cartridge into the empty slot.

    Figure : Reinstall the ink cartridge

    

16. Close the lid on the ink cartridge slot to secure the ink cartridge into place.

    Figure : Close the ink cartridge lid

    

17. Repeat these steps to clean the area surrounding the ink nozzle on the other ink cartridge.

18. Close the ink cartridge access door.

    Figure : Close the ink cartridge access door

    

19. Close the scanner lid.

20. Try printing again.

You can refer this HP document for more assistance:- Click here

I hope that helps.

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Cheers.