{"id":529,"date":"2020-01-08T06:37:04","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T06:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/?p=529"},"modified":"2025-04-16T13:27:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T13:27:26","slug":"fix-hp-printer-not-printing-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/fix-hp-printer-not-printing-color\/","title":{"rendered":"HP Printer Not Printing Color? Fix the Problem Easily"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"justify\">HP is the top-most brand that introduced various electronic products to the world at a reasonable cost so that anyone can afford to buy them. The printer is one of its introduced products proffering high-quality printouts with great speed. When you buy it and set it up to start printing, faxing, or scan sometimes you may rarely experience that your, <strong>HP Printer is Not Printing Color<\/strong> as you are expected to be printed. To fix the HP printer not printing color problem, you should check the shortage of ink in the cartridge or replace the printhead. This is the one most common problem most users have come up with this trouble and when they go through this blog post get the issue resolved in just a second. Moreover, you can contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>HP Support Number<\/strong><\/a> to get in touch with experts to get instant help.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/fix-hp-printer-not-printing-color\/#Possible_Reasons_for_HP_Printer_not_Printing_Color\" >Possible Reasons for HP Printer not Printing Color<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/fix-hp-printer-not-printing-color\/#Fixes_for_the_HP_Printer_Not_Printing_Color_Problem\" >Fixes for the HP Printer Not Printing Color Problem<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/fix-hp-printer-not-printing-color\/#Clean_the_HP_Printer_printhead\" >Clean the HP Printer printhead.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/fix-hp-printer-not-printing-color\/#Enable_printer_color_command\" >Enable printer color command.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/fix-hp-printer-not-printing-color\/#Replace_the_HP_in_cartridge_if_needed\" >Replace the HP in cartridge if needed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/fix-hp-printer-not-printing-color\/#Contact_HP_Support_Number_to_Obtain_Further_Help\" >Contact HP Support Number to Obtain Further Help<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.printerinfohub.com\/blog\/fix-hp-printer-not-printing-color\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 25px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_Reasons_for_HP_Printer_not_Printing_Color\"><\/span><strong>Possible Reasons for HP Printer not Printing Color <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Due to low ink cartridge.<\/li>\n<li>If there is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/fix-hp-officejet-printers-missing-or-failed-printhead-error\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">printhead problem<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Color Settings are not adjusted appropriately.<\/li>\n<li>Due to incorrect placement of cartridge.<\/li>\n<li>If the printer driver gets outdated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote><p><strong>READ MORE- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/reset-hp-laptop-to-factory-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Reset an HP Laptop to Factory Settings on Windows 10<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 25px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fixes_for_the_HP_Printer_Not_Printing_Color_Problem\"><\/span>Fixes for the <strong>HP Printer Not Printing Color <\/strong>Problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can implement various troubleshooting fixes when you find an<strong> HP printer not printing in color<\/strong>. Follow the methods as described below.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_the_HP_Printer_printhead\"><\/span><strong> <\/strong>Clean the HP Printer printhead.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>One of the main reasons <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/getprinterhelp.com\/hp-printer-color-not-printing\"><strong>HP printer<\/strong><\/a> stops printing in color is related to the printhead. Printhead plays a crucial role in the printing process as it puts the ink to paper for creating a presentable text. Follow the steps here to clean the printhead properly.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Navigate to the &#8216;<strong>Start<\/strong>&#8216; button. Search for the &#8216;<strong>Control Panel<\/strong>.&#8217; Now, tap on &#8216;<strong>Drivers and Printers<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/device-and-printer-option.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/device-and-printer-option.webp\" alt=\"device-and-printer-option\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1344 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On the subsequent page, search for the icon of your printing system. After finding it, right-tap on it and choose &#8216;<strong>Properties<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mange-printers.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mange-printers.webp\" alt=\"mange-printers\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1345 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the new window, tap on the option of &#8216;<strong>Hardware<\/strong>,&#8217; and then tap on &#8216;<strong>Clean Ink<\/strong>&#8216; in the next window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Clean-Ink.webp\" alt=\"Clean-Ink\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1346 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adhere to the instructions on the screen for cleaning the printhead. After you are done with it, perform a test print to see if the problem is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_printer_color_command\"><\/span><strong> <\/strong>Enable printer color command.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Many times users wonder <strong>why is my HP printer not printing in color<\/strong>. It happens when you have disabled the color option in the settings of your HP printer. So for resolving this problem, you need to check the default commands that your printing device is following. Enable the color option to fix this issue properly. Follow these instructions to do it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Navigate to &#8216;<strong>Start<\/strong>&#8216; and then choose &#8216;<strong>Settings<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/On-the\u2018Start\u201d-option-select-\u201cSettings\u201d.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/On-the\u2018Start\u201d-option-select-\u201cSettings\u201d.webp\" alt=\"On-the\u2018Start\u201d-option-select-\u201cSettings\u201d\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1347 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the menu of &#8216;Settings, &#8216; tap &#8216;<strong>Printers<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/From-the-settings-menu-click-on-\u201cPrinters\u201d.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/From-the-settings-menu-click-on-\u201cPrinters\u201d.webp\" alt=\"From-the-settings-menu-click-on-\u201cPrinters\u201d\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1348 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Now right-tap on the icon of your printing system. After that, select &#8216;<strong>Properties<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mange-printers-1.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mange-printers-1.webp\" alt=\"mange-printers\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1349 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>On the page of &#8216;<strong>Properties<\/strong>&#8216;, hit &#8216;<strong>Printing preferences<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Printing-preferences.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Printing-preferences.webp\" alt=\"Printing-preferences\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1350 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Next, click the tab of &#8216;<strong>Paper\/quality<\/strong>&#8216; and then choose &#8216;<strong>Color<\/strong>.&#8217; Tap &#8216;<strong>OK<\/strong>&#8216; and then exit from this page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/paper-quality-tab.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/paper-quality-tab.webp\" alt=\"paper-quality-tab\" w=\"\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1351 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proceeding forward, execute a print test and get a colored print as per your preference.<\/li>\n<li>Apart from this, you can also fix the color printing problem by disabling the &#8216;<strong>Greyscale printing<\/strong>&#8216; option from &#8216;<strong>Printing preferences<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replace_the_HP_in_cartridge_if_needed\"><\/span><strong> <\/strong>Replace the HP in cartridge if needed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>One of the prevalent reasons for <strong>HP<\/strong> <strong>printers not printing in color <\/strong>is the cartridge running short of ink. You can resolve this issue by inspecting and replacing the cartridge if it is depleted of ink. To check for cartridge replacement, follow these pointers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open the front part of your HP printer very carefully. After that, inspect the ink content. If you find the ink finishing, don&#8217;t waste any time installing a new cartridge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Open-the-front-cover-of-the-printer-carefully.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Open-the-front-cover-of-the-printer-carefully.webp\" alt=\"Open-the-front-cover-of-the-printer-carefully\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1354 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/hp-printer-cartridge-fillings.webp\" alt=\"hp-printer-cartridge-fillings\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1353 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sometimes, you can notice that the cartridge is full, but the HP printer isn&#8217;t printing as it should. In such a situation, you should check the expiry date of the ink. It&#8217;s because the expired ink dries up and forms a thicket. It makes it difficult to use it.<\/li>\n<li>Install a new cartridge if you find it well over its expiry date. This action will resolve the <strong>HP printer not printing color <\/strong>problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/check-hp-printer-ink-expiry-date.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/check-hp-printer-ink-expiry-date.webp\" alt=\"check-hp-printer-ink-expiry-date\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1355 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>READ ALSO- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/find-hp-printers-mac-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find HP Printer&#8217;s MAC Address with Easy Steps<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contact_HP_Support_Number_to_Obtain_Further_Help\"><\/span><strong>Contact HP Support Number to Obtain Further Help <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p align=\"justify\">Don\u2019t panic! If you yet persist the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hpprintersupportpro.us\/blog\/hp-printer-is-not-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>HP Printer not Printing <\/strong><\/a>even though completing the aforementioned solutions one after another as we have tech-support team present round the clock \\to deliver the fruitful solution at the doorstep. So, you just require to do is to give an instant ring on this 24\/7 helpline number and grab the resolving process in the most efficient way.<\/p>\n<section>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\n<div class=\"dropdown_new\">\n<div class=\"dropdown__top\">\n<p><strong>How Do I Get My HP Printer to Print in Color?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown__btm\">\n<ol class=\"sere\">\n<li>First of all, you should go to the \u2018Start\u2019 menu and then choose the \u2018Settings\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>In the setting menu, you will have to click on the \u2018Devices\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>A printer appears on the screen that you should right-click on it.<\/li>\n<li>Hereafter, you will have to choose the \u2018Properties\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>Opt for the \u2018Printing Preferences\u2019 option and then navigate to the \u2018Paper\/Quality tab.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the \u2018Color\u2019 option and then click on the \u2018OK\u2019 option to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown_new\">\n<div class=\"dropdown__top\">\n<p><strong>Why Is My HP Printer not Printing in Color?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown__btm\">\n<p>Is your HP printer not printing in color? Are you unable to find out the cause behind the printing troubles with your color Ink cartridge? For the proper resolution, you will have to check your printer settings and then correct them according to your needs. Your printer will print only in black and white color if the setting is set up to \u2018Grayscale\u2019. However, you should change the setting directly to the \u2018Default\u2019 setting so that your printer will start printing in color. So, why are you worrying about such hurdles?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown_new\">\n<div class=\"dropdown__top\">\n<p><strong>Why is My Document not Printing in Color?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown__btm\">\n<p>Do you want to print your document in color? Don\u2019t you know how to do so in a trouble-free manner? For that, you should go through the below-mentioned steps to print your document in color.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"sere\">\n<li>First, you should go to the \u2018Microsoft Office\u2019 button.<\/li>\n<li>Then, you will have to click on the \u2018Word\u2019 options.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the \u2018Print Background\u2019 colors from the \u2018Display\u2019 menu.<\/li>\n<li>Under the \u2018Printing\u2019 options, you should select the images check box.<\/li>\n<li>On your last step, you should click on the \u2018OK\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown_new\">\n<div class=\"dropdown__top\">\n<p><strong>Why Is My HP Printer Only Printing in Black and White?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown__btm\">\n<p>A wrong printing setting of your HP printer might lead your machine to print only in black and white color. For that, you should change the setting by following the below-mentioned steps carefully:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"sere\">\n<li>First, go to the Device and Printer option by accessing the \u2018Control Panel\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>Right-click on your HP printer, and then opt for the option that says \u2018Printing Preferences\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>Now, you will have to click on the \u2018Advanced\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>Then, go to the option states \u2018Print in Grayscale\u2019.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the \u2018Black Ink\u2019 only and then opt for the \u2018Black &amp; White\u2019 button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown_new\">\n<div class=\"dropdown__top\">\n<p><strong>How Do I Change My Printer to Print in Color?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown__btm\">\n<p>For that, you should move to the \u2018Start\u2019 menu by pressing the Windows key. Here, you should opt for the \u2018Devices and Printers\u2019 option by typing the same in the search box. Now, you need to right-click on the printer you are using. Hereafter, you ought to navigate to the \u2018Printing Preferences\u2019 option and then you will come across the various printer settings. In the next step, you should choose the Color option and set the preferences as per your choice. Once done, you should perform a print test to check in a proper manner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown_new\">\n<div class=\"dropdown__top\">\n<p><strong>How do I Change My Printer Settings to Color?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown__btm\">\n<ol class=\"sere\">\n<li>First of all, you should go to the \u2018Start\u2019 menu.<\/li>\n<li>In the search box, you should search and select the \u2018Devices and Printers option.<\/li>\n<li>Here, a printer appears, you should right-click on it.<\/li>\n<li>After that, you will have to go to the \u2018Printing Preferences\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>For displaying the various printer settings, you should click any of the tabs.<\/li>\n<li>To change the color setting, you should navigate to the color option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown_new\">\n<div class=\"dropdown__top\">\n<p><strong>How do I Fix the Color Problem on my HP Printer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown__btm\">\n<p>Are you facing color problems with your HP printer? Do you want to quickly fix such hurdles in no time? Check out the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"sere\">\n<li>For that, you should navigate to the printer driver setup window.<\/li>\n<li>Here, you need to opt for the manual color adjustment.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the \u2018Main\u2019 tab and then choose the option that says \u2018Manual for Color\/Intensity.<\/li>\n<li>In the next step, you have to click the \u2018Set\u2019 option.<\/li>\n<li>Here, you should adjust the color balance in the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box.<\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u2018OK\u2019 option to complete the setup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown_new\">\n<div class=\"dropdown__top\">\n<p><strong>How do I Get my Printer to Print in Color?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dropdown__btm\">\n<p>Are you looking to get your printer to print the document in color? 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