Windows 10: Cannot print in color

Discus and support Cannot print in color in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have an HP OfficeJet 4650 printer. I have had this problem since the last two Windows updates on my laptop. I've tried everything; it's been... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by MonaDean, Oct 8, 2020.

  1. MONADEAN
    MonaDean Win User

    Cannot print in color


    I have an HP OfficeJet 4650 printer. I have had this problem since the last two Windows updates on my laptop. I've tried everything; it's been driving me crazy. I tried again today and something worked!

    Control Panel

    Devices and Printers

    Advanced Printer Setup

    added my printer using the same driver already installed

    IT'S NOW PRINTING IN COLOR!!!

    :)
     
    MonaDean, Oct 8, 2020
    #1
  2. RICK2021
    Rick2021 Win User

    Color printing

    I would suggest the following steps:

    In Word, click on "File" - "Options".

    Click on "Display" - Select the box which says "Print background colors and images".

    Click Ok to save the settings and then try to print.
     
    Rick2021, Oct 8, 2020
    #2
  3. NIKHAR_K
    Nikhar_K Win User
    Surface Pro won't print in color

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    I understand that you are facing issues while trying to print in color while using Surface Pro.​​ As you have mentioned that you are able to print in greyscale, it is possible that printer settings are set to print in greyscale. We will certainly assist
    you with this issue.



    However, we would like to know the details requested below:



    • What is the make and model of the printer that you are using?
    • Which application are you are using to print?
    • Are you aware of any changes made to the computer recently?


    I would suggest you to check the printing preferences and check if the Print in Gray Scale option is enabled. Refer the steps mentioned below:



    1. Press Windows Logo key + R, to open
      Run dialog box.
    2. Type control printers and click on
      OK.
    3. Right click on the Printer that you are using, and select
      Printing Preferences.
    4. Navigate to the Color tab and select the option
      Print in color. (If you do not see Color tab, you may want to check the
      Advanced options and check if Print in Grayscale is
      off.)
    5. Click on OK and check if you are able to print in color.


    Let us know how it goes.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Oct 8, 2020
    #3
  4. CHRISTINATRACY1
    ChristinaTracy1 Win User

    Cannot print in color

    Print in color

    I've tried this'

    but there is no print color to choose!

    Change the bellow settings to print in color.

    1. Open Devices and Printers by clicking the Start button , and then, on the Start menu, clicking 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.
     
    ChristinaTracy1, Oct 8, 2020
    #4
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