HP ENVY 6455

01. INSTALLATION of FOR HP ENVY 6455

Quick and simple instructions to unpack and set up your HP Envy 6455 printer for the first time

• If you’re going to set up your printer for the first time, then make sure that it is unpacked completely and ready for the setup process.
• Connect your unpacked HP Envy printer to the power outlet and turn it on.
• Wait for the printer to complete its boot-up process and become stable.
• Download and run the HP Smart app on your computer.
• On the main screen, enter your HP account credentials and click the Sign In button.
• After signing in successfully, select the Add a New printer option.
• Connect your printer to the computer by following the prompts displayed on the app screen.
• Load paper and install the ink cartridges when prompted.
• After installing the ink cartridges, make sure to align the printer to complete the setup process.
• To do so, on the scanner glass, place the alignment page printed by your printer. (If your printer doesn’t print the alignment page automatically, on the printer software screen, select Print & Scan > Maintain Your Printer > Devices Services > Align Cartridge).
• After placing the page, close the scanner lid and press the Copy button to begin the alignment process.

FOR HP ENVY 6455

You can use either the HP Smart app or the WPS method to set up your HP Envy 6455 printer over a wireless network. The following instructions explain the Wi-Fi setup using the WPS button.

Preparing your printer, computer, and wireless router for the wireless setup

• Make sure that your HP printer’s initial setup, such as unpacking, loading paper, etc., is completed.
• Connect your wireless router to a stable internet connection if it is not connected yet.
• Turn on the computer, router, and printer.
• Place the printer closer to your router.
• Download the HP printer software if you haven’t downloaded it yet.

Connecting your printer to the Wi-Fi network

• Locate the Wi-Fi and Power buttons on your printer’s control panel.
• Now, press and hold both these buttons at the same time for 3 seconds.
• Make sure that the Wi-Fi light of your printer is blinking in purple.
• Now, locate the WPS button on your Wi-Fi router and hold it down for three to five seconds.
• Wait for your printer to connect to the wireless network.
• Once the printer is connected to the network, the purple Wi-Fi light turns solid.
• Now, connect your computer (that you wish to use) to the same network (to which the printer is connected) and run the printer software on it.
• When prompted, choose the Wireless Connection option.
• Install the printer software to complete the hp envy pro 6455 wireless setup.

TROUBLESHOOTING FOR HP ENVY 6455

The troubleshooting process might vary based on the problem that you’re facing. However, there are some basic troubleshooting solutions that help you resolve almost all the problems of your printer. The below section explains the same.

• Restarting the printer: This troubleshooting method helps you resolve almost all the printer problems. As soon as you encounter an error, restart the printer. For example, consider your encountering the “not printing” problem. Now, restart the printer by turning it off and unplugging the electrical cable from the machine. Wait for a few seconds. Reconnect the cable. Turn on your HP printer. Check whether the problem is resolved. If not, perform the advanced methods or contact us.
• Resolving the connectivity problem: Most problems like “printer not responding to print,” “printer not printing” occur due to a connectivity problem. So, check to make sure that your HP printer and the computer or smartphone (that you’re using) are connected to the same network.
• Configuring the print settings correctly: Misconfigured printer settings can also lead to printer problems. Check if the printer settings such as port number are configured correctly. If not, configure them correctly, and then print or scan a test page.

02. INSTALLATION FOR HP ENVY 6458

Simple steps to set up your HP Envy 6458 printer for the first time

• As the first step of the HP Envy 6458 printer setup, unpack the printer completely.
• Make sure that the packing materials and foreign objects present inside and outside the printer are removed.
• Connect one end of the electrical cable into your printer and the other end to the power outlet.
• Turn on the printer.
• Once your printer’s Power light becomes stable, run the HP Smart app on the computer.
• Sign in to your HP account as prompted.
• Select the USB or W-Fi connection option to connect your printer to the computer.
• When prompted, load paper and install the ink cartridges into the printer.
• While loading the paper, make sure that the recommended paper type is loaded.
• Similarly, unpack and install the ink cartridges into their slots.
• Finally, align the printer by scanning the alignment page.

WIFI SETUP FOR HP ENVY 6458

Wi-Fi setup using the HP Smart app on Mac

Before you begin the Wi-Fi setup on your HP Envy 6458 printer, ensure the following:

• The printer’s initial setup is completed.
• The Mac computer that you’re using meets the minimum system requirements of your printer.
• The HP Smart app is downloaded.
• The wireless router is turned on and ready to use.

Connecting the HP Envy 6458 printer over a wireless network

• Turn on your HP printer if it is turned off.
• Connect your Mac computer to the same Wi-Fi network to which you’re about to connect the printer.
• Now, initiate the Wi-Fi setup by pressing and holding your printer’s Wi-Fi button for 3 seconds. As soon as you release the Wi-Fi button, the Wi-Fi light blinks twice and turns off.
• On your Mac computer, open the HP Smart app.
• Click the Add Printer button or the Plus sign.
• Now, the app will look for the printer that is available within the same wireless network.
• Once the printer is detected, its icon will be displayed on the screen.
• Click on your printer followed by the Continue button.
• Finish the Wi-Fi setup by following the prompts displayed on the screen.
• Finally, check whether the wireless setup is done correctly by printing a test page.
• If the printer prints the document successfully, it means the wireless setup is done correctly. Otherwise, re-perform the wireless setup process. Now you have completed the hp envy pro 6458 wifi setup

TROUBLESHOOTING FOR HP ENVY 6458

The below section explains how to resolve the common HP Envy 6458 printer problems.

• Using the HP Smart app: This application is not only designed for the printer setup and performing the printer-related operations; you can also use it to identify the cause of the problem. Normally, when something goes wrong, the HP Smart app displays an alert message on your computer screen. You can use this message to know the exact cause of the problem.
• Resolving the paper jam error: Remove the remaining paper left in the tray. Look for the jammed paper in all possible parts of your printer. If you find any, gently remove it using both your hands. After removing the jammed paper, press the Cancel button and reload the paper into the tray. Print a test page from your Windows or Mac computer to check whether the paper jam error is resolved.
• Resolving the cartridge problem: Check to make sure that the ink cartridges are unpacked and installed properly into their slots. If the cartridge contacts have dirt particles, there is a chance for the problem to occur. In this case, clean the contacts using a dry swab or lint-free cloth.
• Resolving the printing problem: Connect the HP printer and your computer or smartphone to the same network. Install the necessary printer driver or app on your computer or smartphone. Configure the printer settings correctly.

Contact us to know more about troubleshooting the HP Envy 6455 and HP Envy 6458 printers’ problems.