I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH CONNECTING MY HP LAPTOP TO MY HP ENVY4524 PRINTER VIA BLUE TOOTH

DREW&KAT 0 Reputation points
2026-09-03T18:15:36.2866667+00:00

DETAILS /PROBLEM IN TITLE BOX, CAN I USE MY CABLE FROM MY OLD HP PRINTER WITH LAPTOP USB END ?

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    2026-09-03T18:15:53.1433333+00:00

    Yes—if the old HP printer cable has a standard USB connector for the laptop and the printer-end connector fits the HP Envy 4524, it can be used as a wired connection.

    For a wired setup:

    1. Plug the printer cable into the printer and an available USB port on the laptop.
    2. Turn on the printer.
    3. In Windows, go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
    4. Select Add device and wait for Windows to look for the printer.
    5. If the printer is not found, try a different USB port.

    For Bluetooth:

    1. Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both the laptop and the printer.
    2. Make sure the printer is within range of the laptop.
    3. If Bluetooth still does not connect, use Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, remove the printer if it already appears there, then add it again.

    If the printer still is not detected:

    1. Turn off the printer, unplug it, wait 30 seconds, then plug it back in and turn it on.
    2. Check that cables are firmly connected.
    3. Restart the Print Spooler service:
      • Press Windows key + R
      • Type services.msc and press Enter
      • Find Print Spooler, right-click it, and select Restart
    4. Remove and reinstall the printer from Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
    5. Update the printer driver from the printer manufacturer’s website.

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  2. EmilyS726 264.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-03T18:50:28.5033333+00:00

    Hello,

    Please make sure you install the HP driver specifically for this model first

    https://support.hp.com/ie-en/drivers/swdetails/hp-envy-4520-all-in-one-printer-series/model/8900983/swItemId/mp-366488-1

    Once installed, then you can try to add again. By the way, printer is not really connected via bluetooth, but rather, make sure the printer is connected to your home Wifi first. Computer should be also in the same network. Then when the computer is going to add the printer, it will find the printer in the same wifi network.

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