-
×InformationNeed Windows 11 help?Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
Windows 11 Support Center. -
-
×InformationNeed Windows 11 help?Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
Windows 11 Support Center. -
- HP Community
- Printers
- Printer Setup, Software & Drivers
- Default settings to print text in black only

Create an account on the HP Community to personalize your profile and ask a question
08-05-2026 06:47 PM
I have done everything to make adjustments and changes to allow text to be printed in black only. I am unsuccessful.
How is his problem resolved
Solved! Go to Solution.
Accepted Solutions
08-06-2026 02:51 AM
Hi, @RaggedRock , Welcome to the HP Support.
I will be more than happy to help you. while I am an HP employee, the views expressed here are my own and may not necessarily reflect the views of HP. By sharing relevant video links, I aim to provide clear, practical guidance in an easy-to-follow format. These tailored video resources are designed to address queries more effectively and enhance understanding. I hope you find them helpful as well.
Here is the link which will help you to resolve the issue:
How to fix an HP printer that is printing in black ink only (Windows) | HP printers | HP Support
Do keep me posted.
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. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!
RITA_R2
HP Support
08-06-2026 02:51 AM
Hi, @RaggedRock , Welcome to the HP Support.
I will be more than happy to help you. while I am an HP employee, the views expressed here are my own and may not necessarily reflect the views of HP. By sharing relevant video links, I aim to provide clear, practical guidance in an easy-to-follow format. These tailored video resources are designed to address queries more effectively and enhance understanding. I hope you find them helpful as well.
Here is the link which will help you to resolve the issue:
How to fix an HP printer that is printing in black ink only (Windows) | HP printers | HP Support
Do keep me posted.
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. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!
RITA_R2
HP Support
08-08-2026 07:30 AM
Every setting has been changed to print in Black in only
8130e printer will not
whether I change the settings on document print on the device, or I go to the HP app and windows it’s still reverts back to him will print in blue ink if it printed in color, there is no black in any of the documents