How To Fix HP Printer Not Printing Color

Fix your HP Printer Not Printing Color

If your HP printer not printing color, here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

Set the printer to “Default”

To set the printer won’t print in color, set your printer as the default printer in Windows, and follow these steps:

• Click the “Start” button and select “Settings.”
• Click on “Devices,” and then click “Printers & scanners.”

• Find the printer you want to set as the default and click on it.
• Click on the “Manage,” and then click “Set as default.

• You should see a checkmark next to the printer indicating that it is now the default.

Enable Printer Color Command

Enabling color printing can vary depending on the application or software you’re using, but here are some general instructions to resolve HP Printer not printing color:

• Select the document or the image you want to print.
• Next, click on the “File” in the top left corner.
• Click on “Print.”
• In the print dialog box, click on the dropdown menu for “Printer.”
• Select the printer you want to use for color printing.
• Click on “Printer Properties” or “Preferences.”
• Look for an option that says something like “Color Mode” or “Print Quality.”
• Select “Color” or “Automatic” for color printing.
• Click “OK”  to start the printing process.

Replace or Reinstall the Printhead

If your HP Printer not printing color correctly, you may need to either replace or reinstall the printhead. Follow the given steps:

To replace the printhead:

• Turn off the HP printer and unplug it from the power source.
• Open the ink cartridge access door and locate the printhead.
• Press down on the tab or latch that is holding the printhead in place and then lift the printhead out of the printer.
• Take the new printhead out of its packaging and remove any protective tape or coverings.
• Insert the new printhead into the printer, making sure that it clicks into place.
• Close the ink cartridge access door and plug the HP printer back in.
• Turn on the printer and follow any instructions on the printer display screen to align the printhead.

To reinstall the printhead:

• Turn off the HP printer and unplug it from the power source.
• Open the ink cartridge access door and locate the printhead.
• Press down on the tab or latch that is holding the printhead in place and then lift the printhead out of the printer.
• Examine the printhead and make sure that it is not clogged or dirty. If it is, clean it with a lint-free cloth or cotton swab.
• Reinstall the printhead into the printer, making sure that it clicks into place.
• Close the ink cartridge access door and plug the HP printer back in.
• Turn on the printer and follow any instructions on the printer display screen to align the printhead.

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