custom ink colours and pre-set

[ScruffyLady]

I am hoping someone can help. I would like to use custom colours and save as a pre-set. Is this possible. If it is, how - in simple language, please.

[Raj2111]

Hi @ScruffyLady 

Welcome to the HP support community.
 

I understand you're experiencing an issue with your HP device, and I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. I'm here to help you today.

Here’s a simple guide on how to do it:

1. Open the Document or Image:

• Start by opening the document or image you want to print in an application like Microsoft Word, Paint, or any photo editing software.

2. Select Print:

• Click on File in the top menu, then select Print.

3. Choose Your Printer:

• From the list of printers, select your HP Smart Tank 5107.

4. Access Printer Properties:

• Look for a button that says Printer Properties, Preferences, or Settings (this may vary by application).

5. Custom Color Settings:

• In the properties window, look for a tab labeled Color or Print Quality.
• You should see options to adjust color settings. Select Custom or Advanced settings.

6. Create Custom Colors:

• Adjust the color sliders (such as CMYK or RGB) to create your desired color.
• Some applications allow you to enter specific color values (like Hex codes).

7. Save as Preset:

• After customizing your colors, look for an option to Save or Save As.
• You may see an option to save your settings as a preset or profile. Give it a name and save it.

8. Using the Preset:

• The next time you print, go back to the Printer Properties and select your saved preset from the list of available settings.

I hope this helps! Keep me posted.

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

-Regards
Raj-HP Support

[ScruffyLady]

Thank you for your reply. I will give it a try tomorrow, when I will have a little time, and let you know how it goes.

[Raj2111]

Hi @ScruffyLady 

Sure, I hope this helps! Keep me posted.

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

-Regards
Raj-HP Support
 

[ScruffyLady]

Hi Raj, Unfortunately, your solution hasn't worked. There are no settings for Custom Colours. If I click on Printer Properties, it takes me to the usual setting + Advanced, which only takes to Colour Mode - Colour/Greyscale/Monochrome. I do have a tab for Print Quality but that takes me to Draft/Normal/Best. The Advanced Tab just takes me to HP Real Life Technologies (which is ticked), Reverse Page Order, Print Max DPI or pages to Print.

I am using the HP software that was installed when I first set up the printer, is there a better/newer software I should be using? I have updated the driver. This is a screenshot of what I get.

[Raj2111]

Hi @ScruffyLady 

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

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

I've sent you a private message with the instructions. In order to access your private messages, Click the Private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP Community profile Next, to your profile Name, you should see a little blue envelope, please click on it or simply click on this link

Take care and have a good day.

-Regards

Raj-HP Support