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Hp Envy 5640 Printer Setup

Are you looking forward to setting up your new HP Envy 5640 printer? Then you are in the right place. The process includes hardware and software setup. The clear-cut procedure that we have given below will guide you through setting up your printer effortlessly at your workplace.

Hp Envy 5640 Printer Setup

Hardware setup:

  • To begin with, unpack your printer.
  • Remove the protective tapes and covers from the printer.
  • Next, pull out the paper tray from the printer.
  • Slide apart the paper guides.
  • Insert a paper stack into the paper input tray.
  • Refix the tray into the printer.
  • Connect your printer to a wall outlet using the provided power cord.
  • Press the Power button to bring your printer alive.
  • Set your preferences on the touchscreen control panel.
  • Open the ink cartridge access door and wait for the carriage to become idle.
  • Unpack the ink cartridges.
  • Remove the protective seal and cover from the cartridges.
  • Insert the black ink cartridge into the right-side slot and the color ink cartridge into the left.
  • Finally, close the cartridge access door and align the cartridges to complete the hardware setup.

Software setup:

  • If your printer comes with a software installation disc, use it to run the driver installation wizard on your computer.
  • Otherwise, get the HP printer software from the official HP site.
  • Run the downloaded file and carry out the on-screen instructions.
  • Establish the connection between your printer and computer.
  • Finish the driver installation and verify the printer functionality.

Your printer is now ready to use.

HP ENVY 5640 DRIVER DOWNLOAD

You can quickly download the driver for your HP Envy 5640 printer by clicking the Driver Download button on this page. Alternatively, you can get the driver from the official HP site. For computers running Windows 10/11 or macOS latest version, download the HP Smart app. This app is also available for download in the Microsoft Store and App Store.

HP ENVY 5640 DRIVER FOR MAC

  • On your Mac, open the default browser and go to the official HP site.
  • Input your printer's model number in the search field and hit the Enter key.
  • Click the Software, Drivers and Firmware tab.
  • On the next page, check if your macOS version is detected.
  • If the detected OS version is incorrect, click on the Choose a different OS link and specify your macOS version.
  • Click Change and download the required driver from the available list.
  • You can access the driver file from the Downloads section of your browser.

HP ENVY 5640 DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 10

  • Start by launching the default browser on your Windows 10 computer.
  • Navigate to the official HP site.
  • Type 'HP Envy 5640' in the search field and hit the Enter key.
  • In the left-side panel, click the Software, Drivers and Firmware tab.
  • Wait for HP to detect your OS version automatically.
  • If the detected version is not Windows 10, then click the Choose a different OS version link and specify the correct version.
  • Choose the required driver from the available list and click the Download button.
  • After completing the download, run the file to start the installation wizard. It will assist you in installing the printer driver.

HP ENVY 5640 MANUAL

The manual for your HP Envy 5640 printer is provided along with the printer during the first-time purchase. If the manual is not available in the package, get it by clicking the Manual Download button on this page. Alternatively, you can download the HP Envy 5640 manual from the official HP site by following these steps.

  • Visit the official HP site using your computer browser.
  • Input your printer's model number in the search field.
  • Click the printer model from the search result.
  • Click the Manuals tab from the left-side panel and select User Guide.
  • Now, the manual will open as a PDF in the browser.
  • Click the Download icon and save the manual to your computer.

HP ENVY 5640 WIRELESS SETUP

Using the Wireless Setup Wizard:

Hp Envy 5640 Wireless Setup
  • Turn on your printer and router.
  • Go to the touchscreen control panel.
  • Touch the Wireless icon and select Settings.
  • Choose the Wireless Settings option and tap the Wireless Setup Wizard button.
  • Pick your wireless network name from the list that your printer detected.
  • Input the network name and wait for your printer to connect to your wireless network.
  • Next, connect your PC to the same wireless network as your printer.
  • Download and run the HP Smart app.
  • Accept the license agreements and click Continue.
  • Sign in to your HP printer if prompted.
  • Click the Add icon to add your HP Envy 5640 printer to the HP Smart app.
  • If necessary, select the Wireless option as your connection type.
  • Once you are done adding your printer to the app, print a test page to verify the wireless setup.

HP ENVY PRINTER SCANNER SETUP

Scanning made easier! The HP Envy 5640 printer has a flatbed scanner to scan all your documents. You can do many things in scanning. The supported scanning features are:

  • Scan to Email
  • Scan to PDF
  • Scan to PC

For detailed instructions about the scan setup, continue reading the instructions on this page.

HP ENVY 5640 SCAN TO COMPUTER

Using the printer control panel:

  • Before starting the scan, ensure that you have installed the HP printer software on your computer.
  • Connect your printer and computer using a standard USB cable.
  • If necessary, connect the devices over a wireless network.
  • On your computer, open the HP printer software.
  • Click the Scan tab and select the Manage Scan to Computer option.
  • Click Enable and close the software.
  • Next, place the original document on the scanner glass.
  • Go to the printer control panel, touch the Scan icon.
  • Select the Computer option as your scan destination.
  • Specify the scan settings and tap the Start Scan button.

Now, the document will be scanned and sent to your computer.

HP ENVY 5640 SCAN TO EMAIL

  • First, connect your printer to your local wireless network.
  • Go to your printer's control panel and touch the Scan icon.
  • Select the Email option and tap Continue on the Welcome screen.
  • Enter your email address in the available field and tap Done --> Continue.
  • Now, a PIN will be delivered to your email address.
  • Log in to your email account and identify the PIN.
  • Tap Continue --> PIN.
  • Input the PIN email to you.
  • Tap Done --> Store Email.
  • Next, place the original document on the scanner glass.
  • Choose the scan type on the control panel and tap Photo or Document.
  • Specify the scan settings and enter the recipient's email address.
  • Tap Scan to Email --> OK.
  • Tap Yes if you want to send another email.

Now, the document will be scanned and emailed to the recipient.

HP ENVY 5640 SCAN TO PDF

Using the HP printer software:

  • Prepare your printer for the scan.
  • Next, place the original document on the scanner glass.
  • Connect your printer to your Windows computer.
  • Open the HP printer software from the Start menu.
  • Click the Scan tab and select Scan a Document or Photo.
  • In the Scan dialog box, specify the required scan settings.
  • Select the option to scan your document as a PDF.
  • Click Scan and wait until the scan is completed.

HP ENVY 5640 TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting a printer issue is quite simple and easy if you have identified the actual cause. We’ve discussed a few troubleshooting steps for the common errors on HP printers. Go through the steps and fix your printer issue effortlessly.

When there’s a communication gap between a printer and a computer, the printer status changes to offline. To bring your printer back online, follow these steps.

  • First, check if your printer is turned on.
  • Next, check if the connection between your printer and computer is stable.
  • If you have connected the devices using a USB cable, check if it is firmly connected at both end ports.
  • For a wirelessly connected printer, print a wireless test report to verify the wireless connection status.
  • On your Windows computer, open the Control Panel and click the Devices and Printers tab.
  • Right-click your printer icon and select the See what's printing option.
  • Click the Printer tab and deselect the Use Printer Offline option.
  • If you haven't yet set your printer as default on your computer, do it first.
  • If the printer status remains unchanged, restart the Print Spooler service.

Is your HP Envy 5640 scanner not working as expected? There might be issues with the scan settings or the document placed on the scanner glass. To troubleshoot the issue in detail, continue reading the steps below.

  • To begin with, check if the document is placed correctly on the scanner glass.
  • Next, check if the connection between your printer and computer is stable.
  • Go to your printer's control panel and check the scan settings.
  • On your computer, verify if you have installed the HP printer software.
  • If necessary, download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor diagnostic tool. Click Fix Scanning in the tool to resolve the scanning issues automatically.
  • If your HP Envy 5640 printer is not printing black, then it must have run out of black ink.
  • The Ink icon on the touchscreen control panel indicates the remaining ink in the cartridge.
  • If your printer is running low on black ink, open the ink cartridge access door and remove the expended black ink cartridge.
  • Insert a new black ink cartridge and close the cartridge access door.
  • In case your printer has enough black ink, check if the protective seals and tapes from the black ink cartridge are removed.
  • Check the print settings and ensure that the Grayscale option is selected.
  • Print a test page and check if the problem is resolved.
  • If your HP Envy 5640 printer is printing blank pages, check the estimated ink levels.
  • If your printer is running low on ink, replace the cartridges.
  • Otherwise, check if the cartridges are installed correctly inside the printer.
  • Ensure that the paper setting matches the paper you have loaded into the paper tray.
  • Align the printhead using the control panel.
  • If necessary, clean the clogged nozzles.
  • Ensure that the print settings are correct.
  • Make sure you remove the blank pages in the documents you are printing.
  • If the problem remains unsolved, identify the actual cause and implement the correct troubleshooting steps.