But when i print anything else no matter which application it will only come out in gray.
Hp color printer only prints grayscale.
The printer shown is the hp deskjet d1660 but this video also applies to all color printers.
It recognizes the printer but will only print in grayscale.
If you see it listed right click on it and choose delete or remove device 6 open up the run command with the windows key.
Open devices and printers.
Anything printed from this computer only prints in grayscale.
No recent changes everything is up to date the ink level shows the cartridge is still half full.
If you want to minimize the use of color ink or print a photograph in grayscale you can change the settings in the hp software to print with black ink only or grayscale.
When you print in color you must turn off the grayscale setting in the printer properties options printer setup printer or preferences window.
The printer shown is the hp deskjet d1660 but this video also applies to all color printers.
I bought a new dell computer.
When printing i only get color no black print.
Open the device settings tab.
Set grayscale print properties mac os x follow these steps to set the print settings to print with black ink only.
Black white or black ink only.
It worked before but it doesnot work but when i run test print from printer itself it works pefectly checked out hp doctor and it says it works fine.
The color options are available within the printing peferences dialog not under printer properties.
My officejet 4650 prints only in greyscale i cannot find anywhere to swith it to colour.
Also press the advanced button and ensure the print in grayscale option is set as off.
If necessary use the drop down list to select your printer.
If i print the same document from another computer to the same printer it will print in color.
If there is a checkmark in the box by print in grayscale click in the box to remove the checkmark and then click ok.
Have downloaded the drivers from hp but problem continues.
Ensure the device type is set as color rather than auto detect confirm any changes by pressing ok.
When i go to print i can t find an option to change from grayscale to color.
Now close and re open the application you are printing from and check for any difference.
Please let me know how it.
The printer uses only the black ink cartridge to produce a black white print out.
Make sure that the name of the hp printer you are using displays in the printer name box.
Watch a short video about how to turn grayscale off.
It has adequate ink cartridges and when i print a diagnostic test sheet it prints in color.
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In the devices and printers windows look for your hp printer.
Right click the hp universal printing iocn and select printer properties.