Wireless report

[Waltheer]

Name: Walther

Printer: HP Photosmart C4580

Situation:I  bought this printer second hand, but I'm trying to connect it from my computer, and it's impossible I can't.

Thanks.

[Dragon-Fur]

@Waltheer 

Welcome to the HP Community --

Personally, I think it might border on mean spirited for someone to sell a nearly unsupported printer.

Maybe they did not know...

On the other hand, kudos for trying to make use of a device that would otherwise be recycled.

Four Sections + References / Resources

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1) Wireless

 Printer Specifications for HP Photosmart C4550, C4580, C4585, and C4599 All-in-One Printers

Connectivity	Network support	Working network environment: Wireless 802.11b/g
USB support	USB 2.0 High speed

The printer cannot connect to 5GHz .

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Dual Band Network - Considerations

Reminders 

Some printers, particularly older models, only support 2.4GHz

Some printers support both 5GHz and 2.4GHz – but not at the same time

Regardless, if the printer won't work or cannot connect to your 5GHz frequency, try 2.4GHz.

If you are running a Dual Band Network,

 Check that the router is set up to broadcast all frequencies it supports.

Next,

If your router supports it,

 Create a separate SSID named network for each frequency (5GHz and 2.4GHz).

and

 Connect the printer to the SSID network on the frequency / band you want it to use.

In general,

• 2.4GHz is less fussy about obstacles and supports a longer distance (separation) between router and device (printer)
• 5GHz is faster

Example - Dual Band Router - Considerations

Provided FYI - Ignore if not wanted, if confusing, if not relevant

SSID_Dual_Band_Example_16

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2) Embedded Web Server (EWS)

What else?

If the printer is on the network,

If the browser you are using will let you access the Embedded Web Server (EWS),

You might be able to use EWS to check / adjust at least some of the printer's features.

The careful wording is deliberate.

The printer supports Wireless (b/g) - this is the old standard for connection.

I honestly don't know whether you can get the printer onto your network...

EWS > HP Document / How-to

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Basic Example

Open your favorite browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Settings

 Provided FYI...

Open your favorite browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Network > Wireless (802.11) > IPv4 Configuration

As Available:

Tab Network > Wireless (802.11) > Advanced

Network Interface on / off, Network SSID name, Security Settings, Passphrase / Password

Select and connect to the correct SSID / network name for the bandwidth you are using.

Example - EWS - Network > Wireless > iPv4

Note:   It is not mandatory that you use a manual / static IP address.  Doing so can improve stability.

EWS_9025_Network_IPv4_Configuration_3

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3) HP Photosmart C4580 - Ink

First limitation - Ink

At this writing, Ink for the printer appears to be available.

Know that support for many older cartridge families has recently ended.

This is normal business practice -- HP stops providing support for any device when the cost outweighs any benefit.

We (anyone outside of HP) do not know how long ink for this -- or any -- older printer will be available.

Ink has a shelf life, too - hoarding does not generally work.

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/cat/ink--toner---paper

and

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-75-tri-color-original-ink-cartridge-p-cb337wn-140--1#techSpecs

and

https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-74-black-original-ink-cartridge-p-cb335wn-140--1#techSpecs

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4) HP Software

HP full driver printer software is not available for (at least) Windows 10 or Windows 11.

Instead, you are directed to install and use the Windows Built-in Driver set.

The Windows Built-in driver provides basic print function.

Basic function does not include access to the tool box that was part of the full driver software.

Reference:  User Guide - Page 80

Old driver is Gone

We see occasional questions about printers for which full driver software installation packages are no longer listed for current (or older) versions of Windows.

The software for this printer is no longer listed as available from HP.

When available for the printer and a supported version of Windows, install the Windows built-in print drivers.

When installed, the Windows print driver provides basic print function.

Reference here:

 HP Printers - Installing and Using the Windows Built-in Print Driver

Scan? See Section FAQ > How do I use the printer functions with the built-in driver?

Scan your documents and photos:

Complete your scan jobs with a Windows app that works with the built-in driver.

Examples

Windows Fax and Scan: In Windows, search for and open Windows Fax and Scan. Click New Scan, and then select your printer.

Windows Paint: In Windows, search for and open Paint. Click FileFrom scanner or camera.

Windows Scan app: In Windows, search for and open the Windows Scan app. If it is not listed, go to Windows  Scan (in English) to install it.

Troubleshooting for installing the Built-in Print Driver

 HP printers - Windows built-in driver fails to install

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References / Resources

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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), Supplies, and more

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