HP4152e wont print in color

[DCCBDM]

HP deskjet 4152e printer wont print in color.  I've tried downloading driver update.  came back as no driver updates.  what do I do now.  I. use macbook pro sonoma 14.4.1

[Elohi_NR]

Hi @DCCBDM,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'd be happy to help you! 

I understand that you are facing issues with the printer not printing in color. 

If you are not finding drivers, then this could be a compatibility issue. 

Check if this printer works fine with the different OS. 

However, Perform the following tasks in the order given. Use the printer after each task to see if the issue is resolved.

Clean the printhead (HP Smart app)

• Use the HP Smart app to clean the printhead and fix many print quality issues including incorrect colors, streaks, and faded printouts.
• Load plain white paper into the tray.
• Open the HP Smart app, and then click the image of your printer to open the settings and management tools.
• Under Tools, click Print Quality Tools, and then select Clean Printhead or Clean.
• A Cleaning printhead message displays, and a test page prints.

EXAMPLE OF TEST PAGE PRINTOUTS

• Examine the print quality on the test page.
• If the print quality is acceptable, you are done troubleshooting.
• If the print quality is unacceptable, touch Yes in the HP Smart app to perform a second-level and third-level cleaning, which are more thorough and take a few extra minutes to complete.
• NOTE: Printheads that are badly clogged might require another printhead cleaning cycle. Wait at least 30 minutes before cleaning the printhead again.

Click here for the remaining steps. 

If this does not help, you may have to contact phone support for further assistance. 

Hope this helps

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