HP OfficeJet 4500 Wiress Wont Make Copies

[JasmineLui]

• Hello, my printer will not make copies.  When I turn it on it makes a lot of loud noises. Then when I hit make copy, it freezes on the 'Copying 1/6' screen.  Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

[Kumar0307]

Hi @JasmineLui

Welcome to the HP Support Community. I'd be happy to assist you.

This could be an issue with the scanner mechanism. Let us try these steps to resolve this issue:

Reset the printer

1. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
2. Wait at least 60 seconds.
3. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
4. Turn ON the printer, if it does not automatically turn on.
5. Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you proceed.

Note: HP recommends connecting the printer directly to a wall outlet rather than a surge protector or a power strip.

Update the printer firmware

Click here to know different methods of updating printer firmware.

Check the scanner bar functionality

Perform a visual test of the scanner mechanism to see if it is jammed.

1. Remove any original documents or photos from the scanner glass.
2. Lift the scanner lid slightly, and then press the Copy button or icon.

If the scanner light does not move or moves halfway or is not lit, the scanner mechanism is likely jammed/broken.

Try making a copy.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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