• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
Guidelines
Experiencing 'Printer Blocked' or 'Printer Error' message? Click here for more information.
Check some of the most frequent questions about Instant Ink: HP INSTANT INK, HP+ PLANS: INK AND TONER.


Check out our Black or Color Ink Not Printing, Other Print Quality Issues info about: Print quality and Cartridge Issues.
HP Recommended
OfficeJet Pro 6978
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

My printer has stopped printing in color properly. It seems the cyan is not working.  I have printed multiple test pages and in each case, it is apparent that the cyan is not working. I can print red, yellow and black; but unable to produce gray or green for example.  Blue shows as pink or not at all depending on shade of blue.  I have installed all new ink cartridges today, and have watched them quickly deplete by running diagnostic page after page. I have performed the "clean printhead" tool as well as attempted to clean the heads manually using a soft damp cloth.  Nothing seems to work, and I have nearly shot thru half the ink trying to work through this.  This problem was occurring both before and after replacing the new ink cartridges.

 

This printer is not quite 2 years old and I am very disappointed, as it really doesn't get that much use for color printing.  Despite it's like new condition, it is not worth trying to pay for a repair. I can almost guarantee any replacement printer I buy will NOT be an HP which is a shame since both my desktop and newly purchased laptop are both HP.  I refuse to try running the printhead cleaning tool anymore as it is proving to be a total waste of time and ink.  

Who Me Too'd this topic
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.