How To Setup HP Envy 5020?

How do I connect my brand new printer to the network?

You can choose either the USB/LAN cable (Ethernet) or the wireless mode to connect the brand new Envy 5020 printer to the network. Here are the easy instructions for both wired and wireless connection.

To connect the HP Envy 5020 printer to the network router with a USB cable, check the router ports. If the router is compatible with USB mode, you can connect them in a snap.

• In case your router does not have a USB port, grab a LAN/Ethernet cable.
• Now run the cable between the Envy 5020 printer and the router.
• Then, verify if the printer shows the connectivity icon.

To connect the router and the printer to the network router wireless, use the wireless setup wizard option.

• Initially, on the printer touch panel, go to the Settings and then the Network Settings.
• Now, select the Wireless Setup Wizard option. Here, the wizard walks you through a series of instructions to follow.
• Finally, it lists all the available wireless networks nearby. Now, from this list, select your wifi name and add your printer to the Wireless network.
• In case your Wifi name is not on the list, reach our experts for further assistance.

How do I connect my printer to Windows or MAC?

After connecting the Envy 5020 printer to the network, try connecting the printer to the computer. For this, you may use either the USB Cable wired connection or the wireless connection. Here are the easy steps to connect the Envy 5020 printer and the Windows or MAC computer.

For a Wired Connection:

• To connect Envy 5020 and the computer with a USB cable, connect the wire from the computer to the printer.
• On a successful connection, the computer pops a driver download option. Here, you can either run the driver installation CD or the online driver download page.
• After that, run the driver installation wizard and get the compatible drivers and software for Envy 5020 USB setup.
• Then try printing a test file from the computer with the new Envy 5020 printer.

To connect the Envy 5020 printer and the computer wireless, you need the wireless driver and software and the Wifi network details. Then follow the set of instructions for connecting Envy 5020 to both Windows and MAC computers.

• To connect Envy 5020 wireless to Windows:

Control Panel –> Devices and Printers –> Envy 5020 printer.

• To connect Envy 5020 wireless to MAC:

Apple icon –> System and Preferences –> Devices –> Envy 5020 Printer.

Should I choose a wired connection or a wireless connection?

In case you are looking for mobility, we would recommend the wireless connection. However, with the accessibility, the signal strength weakens.

For the ideal way of connecting the Envy 5020 printer and the computer or network, choose the wired connection. The wired connection offers not only comfort but also stability.

Where to get the complete printer driver and software?

Generally, the driver installation CD that comes in the pack with the printer has only the basic set of drivers. Also, these driver files are outdated to the manufacturing date of the printer. In case you are looking for the latest collection of HP Envy 5020 driver and software, you can visit the driver download page, 123.hp.com/envy5020. Here are the easy steps to get the complete Envy 5020 driver and software:

• Initially, know the Operating System version of your computer.
• Then, search for the latest set of Envy 5020 printer for your computer OS version.
• After that, download the file to the computer and complete the installation process with the wizard.

How to choose the right drivers for my printer?

• To choose the right set of drivers and software for your Envy 5020 printer, you should know the OS version of your computer.
• Then, analyze your printing needs and categorize the features that you may use.
• Finally, choose the appropriate Envy 5020 driver and software depending on the features and uses.

How to update the printer drivers automatically?

To update the printer driver and software automatically, you can sync it to the OS updater. For Windows, you can add the HP Printer Software to the driver utility and update it regularly whenever the Windows OS updates. Unfortunately, this feature is not available for Apple MAC OS versions. The Apple Software Update (ASU) no longer supports the OS version update along with the MAC OS. You may need to update the HP Printer drivers for MAC separately or manually from 123.hp.com/envy5020.

Is it necessary to update the printer drivers regularly?

Yes, it is necessary to upgrade the printer drivers frequently. Generally, the manufacturer releases a new version of drivers and software when there are some recurring issues with the existing ones. The latest version drivers and software have the fixes for these bugs. When you update the driver and software regularly, you enhance the printer performance on the long run indirectly.

How to reach our dedicated tech-expert?

You can reach our dedicated Envy 5020 experts either through call or message. Dial our toll-free number (844) 896-6313 to get immediate assistance on HP Envy 5020 related issues or queries. Also, you can ping back to our experts through the chatbox that may pop on the screen. We are available 24/7 round the clock, ready to assist you with your HP Envy 5020 printer!