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12-18-2022 07:01 AM
Is there some OPTION, SETTING, SECRET HANDSHAKE, SOMETHING, that will allow my "color" printer--to print IN COLOIR?!
I looked in the PRINTER PREFERENCES, but maybe I over looked it. I screen shot all the tabs in the printing preferences.
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12-18-2022 09:34 AM
Most common cause of this problem is fixed as follows:
On your computer go to control panel >devices and printers. Then right click the icon for your printer and select printer properties from the drop down menu. Click the device settings and scroll down the list till you find device type and change it to color.
I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.
12-18-2022 09:34 AM
Most common cause of this problem is fixed as follows:
On your computer go to control panel >devices and printers. Then right click the icon for your printer and select printer properties from the drop down menu. Click the device settings and scroll down the list till you find device type and change it to color.
I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.
12-19-2022 03:30 AM
Yup, that's the ticket!
What threw me was, the DEVICE TYPE was set to AUTO. (Apparently, it doesn't know or remember that it's a COLOR printer!)
Now, it's time to check the other AUTO settings, to ensure they are NOT set to undesired values.