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HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 All-in-One Printer
macOS 12.0 Monterey

black not printing when specified B/W print - report was RED

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Hi @dimubajohn,

 

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

 

I understand your HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 All-in-One Printer is printing a report in red when you’ve specified black and white printing, this could be due to several reasons. Let's troubleshoot:

Steps to Fix the Issue:

Check Ink Levels:

  • Make sure your black ink cartridge isn’t empty or running low. If it is, the printer might substitute colors (like red) for black.
  • You can check ink levels on the printer’s display or in the HP Smart app.

Run a Printhead Cleaning:

  • If your black ink cartridge isn’t empty, but black ink isn’t printing, it might be a printhead issue.
  • On your printer's control panel, go to Settings > Printer Maintenance > Clean Printhead. Run this a few times if necessary.

Check Print Settings:

  • Ensure that the correct settings are selected on your Mac for black and white printing.
  • When you go to print, open the Print dialog box and select Black & White under print options.

Update Printer Firmware: Update the firmware on an HP printer

  • Sometimes outdated firmware can cause unexpected behavior. Check for firmware updates from HP Smart or the HP website and install any available updates.

Remove and Reinsert the Black Cartridge:

  • Sometimes a poor connection can prevent the black ink from being used. Turn off the printer, remove the black cartridge, and clean the copper contacts gently with a lint-free cloth. Reinsert the cartridge and restart the printer.

Test Print Using Another Device:

  • Try printing the same document from a different device or application to rule out software issues.

Reset the Printer:

  • If none of the above steps work, perform a hard reset by turning off the printer, unplugging it from power, waiting for 60 seconds, then plugging it back in and turning it on again.

Refer to this document: HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 All-in-One Printer User manual

 

I hope this helps. 

 

Take care and have a good day.

 

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. 


A_Gayathri
HP Support Community Administrator.
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