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How to Fix HP ENVY 4520 Automatic Duplex Printing in Word
Question details
The user needs to restore the automatic two-sided (duplex) printing functionality for their HP ENVY 4520 printer within Microsoft Word.
- Product
- Microsoft Word
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Printing multi-page documents from Microsoft Word using an HP ENVY 4520 printer.
- Observed behavior
- The printer fails to automatically print on both sides, reverting instead to manual page flipping.
Ensure that your HP ENVY 4520 printer is turned on, securely connected to your computer or Wi-Fi network, and loaded with sufficient paper before modifying your printer drivers.
Download the Latest HP Drivers and Run the Diagnostic Tool
Updating to the latest official HP printer drivers or using the HP Print and Scan Doctor tool is the primary method to resolve automatic duplex printing errors.
Printer drivers facilitate communication between Microsoft Word and your HP printer. Outdated or corrupted drivers can cause the automatic duplex feature to fail, resulting in unwanted manual page flipping prompts.
Navigate to the official HP customer support page specifically for the HP ENVY 4520 All-in-One Printer series.
Locate the 'Software and Drivers' section, ensure your operating system is correctly detected by the page, and download the latest recommended driver package.
Alternatively, you can download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor diagnostic tool from the same support page to automatically detect and fix spooling and printing issues.
Once the drivers are installed or the diagnostic tool completes its repairs, restart your computer and open Microsoft Word to test the automatic two-sided printing.
Create a Secondary Printer Configuration with an Older Driver
If updating the drivers does not work, creating a second printer profile using an older, compatible driver often bypasses the conflict.
Print Double-Sided Documents Effortlessly in WPS Office
If Microsoft Word continues to struggle with your HP printer drivers, try printing your documents with WPS Office. WPS Writer provides a stable, user-friendly printing interface that flawlessly executes automatic duplex commands with most HP printers.
- 1. Open Your Document: Launch WPS Writer and open the Word document you wish to print.
- 2. Access the Print Menu: Click the 'Menu' button in the top-left corner and select 'Print', or simply press Ctrl+P on your keyboard.
- 3. Configure Duplex Printing: In the print dialog box, locate the 'Duplex' or 'Two-sided' option and check the box.
- 4. Print Automatically: Click the 'Print' button to send the job to your HP ENVY 4520 and print automatically on both sides without manual flipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my HP ENVY printer suddenly require manual duplexing?
This typically occurs due to a recent operating system update, a corrupted printer driver, or Microsoft Word failing to properly send the automatic duplex command to the printer hardware.
Can I set automatic two-sided printing as the default for all programs?
Yes. You can set this globally by going to your computer's 'Devices and Printers' settings, right-clicking your HP ENVY 4520, selecting 'Printing Preferences', and enabling the two-sided printing option as the default setting.
Where can I find older compatible drivers for my HP ENVY 4520?
Older drivers can usually be found on the official HP Support website by selecting previous operating system versions, or you can access them directly through the Windows 'Add Printer' dialogue using the built-in Windows Update driver list.
