Compare Hp Envy 4500 Vs Hp Envy 4520 Printer

hp envy 4500 vs 4520 are all-in-one wireless printers that are designed for small home and office printing, scanning, and copying needs. Both these printers share the same features. However, their printer functions and the installation processes are somehow different from one another.

Continue reading this page to know the complete specifications, features, pros & cons, installations and reviews of these two multi-functional printers.

Specifications

HP ENVY 4500	SPECIFICATIONS	HP ENVY 4520
Printer Model
A9T80A A9T80B A9T89A D3P33A	Number	E6G67A E6G67B F0V63A F0V63B F0V69A
Connectivity
YES	Wireless	YES
X	Ethernet	X
YES	Wireless Direct	YES
YES	USB	YES
Mobile Printing Capability
YES	ePrint	YES
YES	AirPrint	YES
X	HP Smart app	YES
X	HP ePrint mobile app	YES
X	Print solution for Android and Kindle devices	YES
X	Mopria certified	X
X	Google Cloud Print	YES
Supported Web Services
Not specified	Print apps	X
Not specified	Scheduled Delivery Printables	YES
System requirements
YES	Windows	YES
YES	Mac	YES
X	Linux	YES
Physical Dimensions
120 x 445 x 334	Height x width x depth (in mm)	118.11 x 444.5 x 493.78 (with tray extender extended)
5.49 kg	Weight	5.39 kg
Printer Control Panel
X	Touchscreen	YES
Ink Cartridges
HP 61 Black	Black ink cartridges	HP 63 Black HP 63XL Black
HP Tri-Color	Color ink cartridges	HP 63 Tri-color HP 63XL Tri-color
Paper Handling
Plain Paper: Up to 50 Cards: Up to 20 Envelopes: Up to 5 Photo paper Up to 20	Input Tray capacities	Plain Paper: Up to 100 Cards: Up to 20 Envelopes: Up to 5 Photo paper Up to 20
Plain Paper: 20 Cards: 10 Envelopes: 5 Photo Paper: 10	Output Tray Capacities	Plain Paper: 25 Cards: 10 Envelopes: 5 Photo Paper: 10
Letter Executive A4 A5 B5 (ISO) A6 Cabinet Envelopes Cards Custom size	Supported Paper Types	Letter Executive A4 A5 B5 (ISO) A6 Cabinet Envelopes Cards Custom size
Print
Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing	Method	Drop-on-demand thermal inkjet printing
PCL3 GUI	Language	HP PCL3 GUI
Black: Up to 7 pages/minute Black draft: Up to 30 ppm Color: Up to 4 ppm Color Draft: Up to 25 ppm	Print Speed	Varies according to the document
YES	Two-sided printing	Not specified
For Draft mode: 300 x 300 dpi For Normal Mode: 600 x 300 dpi For Plain-Best mode: 600 x 600 dpi Photo-Best mode: 600 x 600 dpi Max DPI mode: 1200 x 1200 dpi	Color Print Resolution	Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
Automatic	Black Print Resolution	Up to 1200 x 600 dpi
Copy
Digital Image Processing	Image Processing	Digital Image Processing
Not specified	Number of copies	Up to 50 copies
From 25 % to 400 %	Digital zoom	From 25 % to 400 %
Varies according to the document	Speed	Varies according to the document
Scan
Twain-compliant software interface Image editor	Software	Twain-compliant software interface
1200 x 2400 pixels per inch	Resolution	1200 x 1200 pixels per inch
Not specified	Speed	Varies according to the document
Not specified	Scan Options	Scan to e-mail Scan to PC
Fax
NO	Fax Capability	NO
Memory Device
X	Memory Device Capability	X
Inside the box
HP Envy 4500 All-in-one printer Genuine HP Ink cartridges Setup CD-ROM Quick Start Here Guide User guide Warranty	Components included	HP Envy 4500 All-in-one printer Genuine HP Ink cartridges Setup CD-ROM Quick Start Here Guide User guide Warranty

FEATURES

For HP ENVY 4500 printer:

Print, Scan, and Copy
Auto duplex printing
Print via apps, emails, and cloud services
Good connectivity options
Excellent printouts

For HP ENVY 4520 printer:

All-in-one printer
Auto two-sided printing
Scan to email and Scan to PC
Works on Windows, Linux, and Mac
Supports mobile printing and web-based services

REVIEW

FOR HP ENVY 4500

HP Envy 4500 is an affordable all-in-one printer that comes with some good connectivity options. Even if this printer offers scan and copy functions, the majority of people have preferred it for its different print options. With this printer connected to the Internet, you can print your favorite photos or documents from anywhere as per your preferences.

Also, it is easy to set up and use. However, this multi-functional printer lacks a touchscreen. But, it is an ideal choice for small home and office printing needs.

FOR HP ENVY 4520

Like HP Envy 4500, HP Envy 4520 is also a multi-functional printer that offers print, scan, and copy functions. This printer is excellent in delivering high-quality photo printouts than text. It is primarily designed for home printing, scanning, and copying needs.

The connectivity options supported by this printer are wireless, USB, and Wi-Fi Direct. It also offers some cool features like auto duplex printing, mobile printing, web-based services, touchscreen, etc. If you’re looking for a printer that can deliver high-quality photo printouts at a low cost, the HP Envy 4520 printer is the right choice.

HP ENVY 4500:

Excellent connectivity options

Suitable for small office and home printing needs

Easy to use

Auto duplex printing

HP ENVY 4520 printer:

Auto 2-sided printing
Support for cloud and mobile printing services
Outstanding print quality
Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct

HP ENVY 4500:

No fax
No touchscreen

Cons of HP ENVY 4520 printer:

No Ethernet and fax
Slow printing speed

01. HP Envy 4500 setup

Setting up the HP Envy 4500 printer

Step 1: Preparing your printer for the setup

To prepare your HP Envy 4500 printer for the setup, first, you have to unpack it completely.
Remove the printer from the packing cover and place it on a table.
Now, gently remove all the protective tapes, materials, and foreign objects present inside and outside the printer.
After unpacking the printer completely, go to the next step of the setup.
Recycle the packing materials properly.

Step 2: Turning on the printer

The second step of the setup process is to “turn on the printer.”
To do so, connect your HP printer directly to the power outlet using its cord.
As soon as you connect the cord, the printer will turn on automatically. In case the printer fails to turn on, press the Power or ON button on its control panel to turn it on.
Wait for your printer to become stable.
When prompted, choose the printer language and other preferences by following the instructions displayed on the screen.
After configuring the printer settings, make sure to save them.

Step 3: Loading paper

Open your printer’s input paper tray.
Adjust the width guides properly.
Now, load a stack of plain paper or cards or envelopes with their print side facing down into the tray.
Adjust the width guides properly.
Open the output tray and its extensions.

Step 4: Installing the ink cartridges

Gently open your printer’s ink cartridge access door.
Unpack the genuine ink cartridges that are shipped along with your printer.
Make sure that the carriage has become stable.
Open the ink cartridge lids.
Now, install the unpacked ink cartridges into their slots.
Check to ensure that the black cartridge is installed in the right slot and the color one in the left slot of the print head.
Close the cartridge lids followed by the access door.
Now, your printer automatically starts to print the alignment page. Align the ink cartridges by following the instructions displayed on the screen.
In case your printer fails to print the alignment page, select the Tools option from the home screen of your printer. Locate and select the Align Printer option. Press the OK button to allow the printer to print the alignment page. Once it is printed, scan the page to finish the alignment process.

Step 5: Installing the printer software

Insert the setup CD-ROM into your computer. Open the printer driver installation file.
If your Windows or Mac computer is not compatible with the CD-ROM, download the printer driver from the printer’s official support page and run it on your computer.
When prompted, choose the connection type and the software that you wish to install on your computer.
Install the printer software to complete the setup process.
Finally, check whether the hp envy 4500 setup is done correctly by printing a test page.

02. Install HP Envy 4520

Five quick steps to unpack and set up your HP Envy 4520 printer

If you’re going to set up the new HP Envy 4520 printer for the first time, begin with unpacking. Similarly, if you’re setting up the already used HP Envy 4520 printer, restore its settings to default (if necessary) and begin the setup process from step 2.

Step 1: Unpacking your printer for the setup

Open the product box.
Take the HP Envy 4520 printer and its components such as ink cartridges, setup CD, etc., from the box.
Unpack your printer completely by removing all the packing materials from it.
Make sure that the packing objects and tapes are removed carefully without damaging the printer parts.
Place the printer on a clean surface.

Step 2: Switch on your printer

Place your printer closer to an electrical outlet.
Now, plug the power cord’s one end to your printer’s rear section. Connect the other end to the outlet.
Press the Power button on the control panel to turn it on.
When you turn on your printer for the first time, it may take about two or three minutes to complete the initial boot-up process. So, wait patiently for the boot-up process to complete.
Once it is done, configure the printer settings as per your preferences and save them.