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01-24-2022 04:22 PM
I bought a new HP laptop - have installed HP Envy printer 6055; at first it worked, but didn't print color. Now it just gives an error each time I try to print; have run the diagnostics and everything is supposedly fine. Wonder if it is Windows 11.
Thanks
01-28-2022 05:14 PM
Welcome to the HP support community.
I understand that your printer is not printing in color, I am glad to assist you.
What error message are you getting?
Meanwhile:-
This seems to be a driver issue, follow these steps to fix the issue
Perform root level uninstallation to remove all the printer-related software.
- In Windows, search for and open Programs and Features.
- Select your HP printer.
- Select Uninstall.
- In Windows, search for and open Devices and Printers.
- In the Devices and Printers window look for your HP Printer. If you see it listed, right-click on it and choose "Delete" or "Remove Device.”
- Open up the run command with the "Windows Key + R" key combo.
- Type printui.exe /s and click OK.
- Click on Drivers tab.
- Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it click on it and click Remove at the bottom.
- Select OK.
- Remove all instances of the same.
- Select Apply and OK on the Print Server Properties windows.
- Close Devices and Printers.
- Restart the PC again.
Download and install printer using HP Smart app.
Click here to download the HP Smart app.
Update the printer firmware
Follow the steps mentioned in this HP document to update firmware:- Click here
Once you install the printer, change the bellow settings to print in color.
- Open Devices and Printers by clicking the Start button, and then, on the Start menu, click Devices and Printers.
- Right-click the printer that you want to use, and then click Printing Preferences.
- Make your choices, and then click OK.
- Under option Print color select color, then the OK button.
Let me know how it goes.
If this helps, please mark the public post as an accepted solution so that it benefits several others.
Cheers.
Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee