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But if you’ve tried all three options above and your PC still won’t see it? The USB controller on the printer itself may be failing. At that point, it’s time to retire it to an electronics recycler.

: For Apple users, you often don't need a separate driver; the printer can be added directly via System Settings if it is on the same Wi-Fi network. 4. Setup & Troubleshooting Tips

| Symptom | Likely Fix | | :--- | :--- | | “Driver not available” in Windows | Run the HP Print and Scan Doctor (free tool from HP). | | Printer prints but won’t scan | Reinstall the Full Feature driver, not just the print driver. | | Duplex printing missing | The 4500 doesn’t have auto-duplex; you must flip pages manually. | | Keeps going offline | Disable “SNMP Status” in Printer Properties > Ports > Configure Port. |