To connect your HP ENVY 4500 wirelessly, use the printer’s control panel to run the Wireless Setup Wizard and join your 2.4 GHz Wi‑Fi network. This direct method is the fastest way to complete your connect envy 4500 wireless setup without needing a computer or USB cable.
How to connect envy 4500 wireless: requirements
Before you begin, confirm your wireless network broadcasts at 2.4 GHz; HP documents that the ENVY 4500 series only supports connections using 2.4 GHz. If you plan to use the WPS push‑button method, you need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network and a WPS-enabled wireless router or access point. Also ensure the computer you will use for software installation is already connected to the same wireless network you want the printer to join. The printer supports automatic double-sided printing. The printer has a flatbed scanner with various scan-to options. Printing speed is up to 8.8 pages per minute for black and white and 5.2 pages per minute for color. The printer uses thermal inkjet technology.
Connect printer to Wi‑Fi using Wireless Setup Wizard
This is the primary method HP documents for connecting the ENVY 4500 to a Wi‑Fi network. The printer’s control panel guides you through each step.
- Press the Wireless button on the printer control panel, then select Settings.
- Scroll to Wireless Setup Wizard and press OK.
- Follow the on‑screen instructions to set up the wireless connection. The printer will scan for available networks; select your network and enter your Wi‑Fi password when prompted.
On some touchscreen models, you can also reach the wizard by pressing Setup > Network Settings > Wireless Setup Wizard.
Connect using WPS push button
Use this fallback method if the Wireless Setup Wizard is not available on your printer. HP community guidance recommends this path when the wizard does not appear.
- On the printer control panel, navigate to Wi‑Fi Protected Setup or WPS, then choose Push Button.
- Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your router or access point.
- The printer and router will automatically negotiate the connection. No password entry is required.
Connect without a router using Wireless Direct
Wireless Direct lets you print from a phone or computer directly to the printer without a Wi‑Fi network. HP documents this as an alternate direct connection method.
- On the printer display home screen, select Wireless Direct.
- If it is off, choose On (No Security) or On (With Security).
- On your phone or computer, turn on wireless and connect to the printer’s network name, such as HP-Print-XX-ENVY 4500 series.
- If you enabled security, enter the Wireless Direct password shown on the printer display when prompted.
To use Wireless Direct from a computer, the printer software must be installed on that computer first.
Install printer software and test connection
After the printer is connected to your Wi‑Fi network, download the printer software from the HP website and run the installer. During installation, choose the wireless connection option so the computer communicates with the printer over the network. Once installation completes, print a test page or a network configuration report from the printer’s control panel to verify the wireless connection is working.
Troubleshooting envy 4500 wireless connection issues
If the printer does not find your network, confirm your router is broadcasting on the 2.4 GHz band; the ENVY 4500 cannot see 5 GHz networks. If the connection drops, restart both the printer and the router. For incorrect password errors, double‑check the Wi‑Fi password for typos or case‑sensitive characters. If problems persist, reset the printer’s network settings through the control panel and run the Wireless Setup Wizard again. Paper should be loaded before some network reset or setup actions in troubleshooting flows. USB cable can be used as a fallback option to establish a temporary connection if wireless setup fails. Disable firewall or antivirus temporarily as a troubleshooting step for wireless connectivity issues. Check if the Wi-Fi network is hidden, as the printer may not be able to connect to a hidden network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I connect to 5 GHz?
No. HP states the ENVY 4500 series only supports 2.4 GHz wireless networking. The printer will not detect or connect to a 5 GHz network.
Can multiple devices print?
Yes. Once the printer is connected to your Wi‑Fi network, any device on the same network, computers, phones, or tablets, can send print jobs to it.
How do I find the Wireless Direct password?
When Wireless Direct is set to On (With Security), the password appears on the printer display. You can also print a Wireless Direct report from the printer’s network settings menu.
What is the difference between Wireless Setup Wizard and Wireless Direct?
The Wireless Setup Wizard joins the printer to your existing home or office Wi‑Fi network, allowing all connected devices to print. Wireless Direct creates a temporary network between the printer and a single device, useful when no router is available.
Do I need the installation CD for wireless printer setup?
No. You can download the latest printer software from the HP website. The CD is optional; the software installer will guide you through wireless printer setup and mobile printing configuration.
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