HP ENVY 5540 prints black and white only

[Angelo789]

Hello,

I just bought a new computer that runs Window 11. I installed my HP ENVY 5540 there and now I can only print black and white. I can't choose to print in colour. The printer worked on my previous computer. I re-installed the software and tried to follow the instructions that other members suggested on here (control panel - Print in grayscale) but I don't have those options. Can you help me, please?

[sandytechy20 · Accepted solution]

@Angelo789 

Welcome to the HP support community.

I understand that you are unable to print in color, I am glad to assist you.

This seems to be a drive 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 the 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.

1. Open Devices and Printers by clicking the Start button, and then, on the Start menu, click Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click the printer that you want to use, and then click Printing Preferences.
3. Make your choices, and then click OK.
4. 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.

[Angelo789]

Thank you Sandytechy20  it worked!

Cheers.

[sandytechy20]

@Angelo789

Good to know that issue is resolved.

Feel free to contact us in the future if you need any assistance.

Please mark the public post as an accepted solution so that it benefits several others.

Cheers.