To connect an HP 4500 printer (such as the HP Envy 4500 or HP OfficeJet 4500) to Wi-Fi, you can follow these general steps, which apply to most HP 4500 models:
**Method 1: Using Wireless Setup Wizard on the Printer**
1. On the printer’s control panel or touchscreen, find and tap the **Setup** icon or button.
2. Scroll down and select **Network Setup** or **Wireless Settings**.
3. Select **Wireless Setup Wizard**; this will make the printer search for available wireless networks nearby.
4. Choose your **Wi-Fi network name (SSID)** from the list.
5. Enter your **Wi-Fi password** when prompted.
6. Confirm the settings and allow the printer to connect.
7. Once connected, you will usually see a confirmation, and the Wi-Fi light on the printer will stay on, indicating successful connection.
8. Press the **Home** button to return to the main screen.
**Method 2: Connecting via USB and Software (if wireless setup wizard is not available or fails)**
1. Connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable.
2. Install the HP printer software or drivers on your computer (download from HP’s official website if needed).
3. During installation, look for the option to set up a wireless connection and follow the prompts to send your Wi-Fi network credentials to the printer.
4. After the Wi-Fi setup is confirmed, disconnect the USB cable.
5. The printer should now be connected wirelessly.
**Additional Tips:**
– After connecting the printer to the Wi-Fi network, install and use the **HP Smart app** on your smartphone or computer to manage the printer and print wirelessly.
– Print a test page to ensure the connection and setup were successful.
This process applies to both the HP Envy 4500 and the HP OfficeJet 4500 models, with minor differences based on the control panel and software interface versions[1][2][3][4].