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03-01-2020 09:49 PM
Will not print color. Test page is in color.
I have heard there is a problem and a fix, but I am not a tech. Just can turn it on and off.
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03-01-2020 11:35 PM
Hello,
In order to palliate this issue, please try the following solution:
- On the keyboard, simultaneously tap the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
- Type control printers, then press Enter. The Devices and Printers window opens.
- Right-click HP ENVY 4520 series, then Remove device and Yes.
- On the keyboard, simultaneously tap the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
- Type printui /s /t2, then press Enter. The Print Server Properties window opens in the Drivers tab.
- Select HP ENVY 4520 series, then click Remove..., and then select Remove driver and driver package.
- Click OK, then Yes, and then Delete.
- Restart the computer.
- Launch the printer software installed on the desktop and click Connect a new printer.
- Select Manual Setup, then Next, and select Wireless, and then Next.
- Select name printer, and then Next.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the printer installation.
- Try to print and scan.
I remain at your disposal in case of need.
Best regards,
03-01-2020 11:35 PM
Hello,
In order to palliate this issue, please try the following solution:
- On the keyboard, simultaneously tap the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
- Type control printers, then press Enter. The Devices and Printers window opens.
- Right-click HP ENVY 4520 series, then Remove device and Yes.
- On the keyboard, simultaneously tap the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
- Type printui /s /t2, then press Enter. The Print Server Properties window opens in the Drivers tab.
- Select HP ENVY 4520 series, then click Remove..., and then select Remove driver and driver package.
- Click OK, then Yes, and then Delete.
- Restart the computer.
- Launch the printer software installed on the desktop and click Connect a new printer.
- Select Manual Setup, then Next, and select Wireless, and then Next.
- Select name printer, and then Next.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the printer installation.
- Try to print and scan.
I remain at your disposal in case of need.
Best regards,
05-01-2020 10:11 AM
I finally got it to work.
1. Type to search: Apps & Features
2. in the list of installed programs, click your HP printer name, and then click Uninstall
3. restart computer
4.open Control Panel
5. Click Devices and Printers, right-click the icon for your printer , and then click Remove Device.
I uninstalled the HP Smart app, too.
6. Then I went to the Microsoft Store and installed, the HP Smart app (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/hp-smart/9wzdncrfhwlh?rtc=1#activetab=pivot:overviewtab)
7. Launched HP Smart and followed directions. I can now print in color.