printer does not print in color

[don610]

hp printer8025 does not print color

[Garp_senchau]

@don610, Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

Restart the Printer and Computer

• Turn off the printer. Unplug the power cord from the printer and the wall outlet.
• Wait for at least 60 seconds. Plug the power cord back in and turn on the printer.
• Restart your computer to ensure there are no pending software issues.

Reinstall Printer Drivers

• Go to Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features. Find and uninstall any HP printer software.
• Go to the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads page. Enter your printer model number and download the latest drivers. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.

Run HP Print and Scan Doctor:

• Download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor tool. Follow the prompts to diagnose and fix common printing issues.

Update Printer Firmware

• Go to the HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads page. Enter your printer model number and search for the latest firmware update. Follow the instructions to download and install the firmware update.

Print preference:

• Click the Start button and open Devices and Printers from the Start menu.
• Locate your printer, right-click on it, and select Printing preferences.
• Adjust the settings as needed and click OK.
• Under the Print color option, select Color, then click OK to confirm.
• Also, make sure to select the color option instead of grayscale/black while printing from any other software.

Also, you may refer to this guide: HP OfficeJet 6900, 8010, 8020, 8030 printers - No black ink, wrong colors, other print quality issue...

I hope these steps help resolve the issue

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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