Looks like I'm not the only one! 3830 will not print in black

[MarniL]

I just read an entire thread on this.

Did all the recommended steps except call HP Support to find out how to access a "secret menu" to fix it. 

Yes, I've hard reset.

Yes, I've cleaned the print heads.

Yes, I am using HP in and it is full.

I have done the above multiple times and still only get color printing. I don't need my word docs in color, but, am now printing them in color just so I can print! If I try to print black - nothing.

Has anyone solved this incredibly annoying problem yet? I actually boxed this printer up and tried to sell it on LetGo, but it didn't sell and went back to my old Brother. I just ran out of ink in my Brother, and in desperation opened the HP, opened a new ink cartridge...and, still having the same issue as when I boxed it up and tried to offload it 6 months ago.

So much for saving time over making a 45 minute trip to the office supply store!

Help!

[Kumar0307]

Hi @MarniL

Welcome to the HP Support Community. Apologies for the inconvenience. Try making a copy in black and check if the issue persists. By this, we can conclude if this is a hardware or a driver issue.

If you have tried the steps mentioned in this document and the issue persists, I'm afraid this could be a possible hardware issue with the printer. Please contact our HP Support team for Service Options:

1) Click on this link - www.hp.com/contacthp/

2) Select your product type below.

3) Enter the serial of your device.

4) Select the country from the drop-down.

5) Select the appropriate option based on your preference.

6) Fill the web-form and proceed further.

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