HP Officejet 5258 print issue

[kr1sta1ynn]

Printer just installed.  It prints color fine but the black ink even on the test page shows a light grey, dark grey and the darkest that should be black is white.  all colors show the 3 shades with the bottom being solid yellow, pink and blue.. Black is the only one not showing dark shade (shows as white)

[Riddle_Decipher]

@kr1sta1ynn Welcome to HP Forums!

I have a few steps to help you out:

Step 1: Reinstall the print driver (Windows only)

If you cannot print color from a Windows computer, uninstall and reinstall the printer software. Skip this step if your printer is able to print in color.

1. Remove the printer from the devices list.

   For steps on removing the printer from the devices list, go to Uninstalling the Printer Software (Windows).

2. Go to HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads, and then install the latest software for your printer.

Try to print. If these steps resolved the issue, you do not need to continue troubleshooting.

Check the print settings for your print job in Windows.

1. In the software application you are trying to print from, click File, and then click Print.

   The Print window opens.

2. Open the Properties dialog box.

   Depending on the software application, the button might be Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences.

3. Depending on your print job, you might consider modifying the following settings:

   • Paper Type: If you are printing on photo paper, select the type of photo paper you are attempting to print on.

   • Print Quality: If you are dissatisfied with the quality of your printouts, increase the print quality. To print more quickly, decrease the print quality. These options typically include Best, Normal, and Draft modes.

   • Paper Size: If you are printing on a different size of paper than you normally print on, select the correct paper size.

   • Black and White: If you want to print in black and white only, select the grayscale option.

4. After selecting the print settings, click OK to apply the settings, and then click Print.

FOR DETAILS & FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS, USE THIS LINK: CLICK HERE & SKIP TO STEP 7 to 13

(By the end of this article all the issues should be resolved)

Let me know how that pans out,

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