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Question posted by kimjoe on May 20th, 2012

I Only Get Black And White Colors When I Print. What Can I Do Get Colors?

I only get black and white colors when I print and I don't know how to get colors Can you help me? It is a new printer and new ink.

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Answer #1: Posted by superme on May 20th, 2012 7:50 AM

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Hello , well check your printer preferences and see if the print in grayscale option is allowed http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf-JAVA/Doc/images/c00543904.gif

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i think you are you have that option activated that's why

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Reference Guide - Page 1

... product features and troubleshooting. Black Cartridge 61 Tri-color Cartridge 61 www.hp.com/support Windows: Find electronic Help After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 or HP Deskjet 1050 J410 > Help. Printed in [French] EN ES FR Printed in [English] Deskjet 2050 All-in-One J510 series Deskjet 1050 All-in the electronic Help and Readme. On...

Reference Guide - Page 3

... blinks after you set up to resume. 6 Cartridge light: Indicates low ink or a print cartridge problem. • If a cartridge is low on or off the product and then unplug the power cord. 2 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 3 Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy job. When the product is still used. Attention light: Indicates...

User Guide - Page 8

... button multiple times. Acts as a resume button after resolving print problems. 4 Start Copy Color: Starts a color copy job. Chapter 2 Control panel features ! 1 Power: Turns the product on or off the product, then unplug the power cord. 2 Cancel: Stops the current operation. 3 Start Copy Black: Starts a black-and-white copy job. To completely remove power, turn off .

User Guide - Page 9

... is on the cartridge, insert a cartridge if one is missing, or replace the cartridge when print quality is no longer acceptable. See Get to resume. One cartridge light is on (not blinking...correctly or is obstructed. Press Start Copy Black or Start Copy color to know the HP All-in-One Status Lights 7 If the carriage is still on ink. Remove the pink tape from both cartridge...

User Guide - Page 10

... printer has stalled. If the problem persists, contact Replace the cartridges. Wait a minute, then plug the power cord back in an error state. Unplug the power cord. 3. Open cartridge door and make sure the carriage is not obstructed, close door, and then press the Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color button to know...

User Guide - Page 12

...You can print your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer, or Preferences. 6. Click OK to Print drop-down list. Reload the paper in your software application, click Print. 4. ...opens the Properties dialog box. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in color. From the Pages to print. Remove all paper from the Paper/Output list. NOTE:...

User Guide - Page 13

...be printed on envelopes, consult the help files in your software application, this button might start to the left side. 4. Click OK, and then click Print or ...print success To successfully print, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the paper should be on your word processing software. The flap should be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer...

User Guide - Page 14

... the HP All-in the input tray to help you easily produce great results, time after time. NOTE: You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 Notes • Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with side to be printed on facing up. • Ensure that paper...

User Guide - Page 15

... the output tray. From the Pages to enable printing in maximum DPI. 7. Click here to print a black and white document using black ink only NOTE: If you have been printed, remove the document from Paper/Output drop-down menu select Print Odd Pages Only. Make sure the product is the selected printer. 4. Confirm Orientation on the Paper/Quality or...

User Guide - Page 17

..., 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks, and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. HP Everyday Photo Paper Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using HP papers that are printing. HP Advanced Photo Paper This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish... available. For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free for papers with any inkjet printer.

User Guide - Page 18

... lasting documents. It is suitable for longer lasting documents. To order HP papers and other everyday documents. HP Printing Paper HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your...

User Guide - Page 26

...-in-One and computer must be connected and turned on right front corner of copies by pressing the button multiple times. Chapter 5 ❑ Load original print side down on . Start copy. ❑ Press either Start Copy Black or Start Copy Color.

User Guide - Page 28

... print side down on the right front corner of the glass. You will see scan options that there are no foreign materials adhering to open the Printer Software. Copy and scan • Clean the scanner glass and make sure that you can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510...

User Guide - Page 29

...print nozzles clear and ink flowing smoothly. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for printing, and in another printer, the ink level indicator might need to open the Printer...information Check the estimated ink levels You can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 > HP Deskjet 2050 J510 2. The ink supply level shows ...

User Guide - Page 35

... the blue, magenta, yellow, and black boxes on ink. c. Click the Device Services tab. g. Print a diagnostics page if the cartridges are low on ink. b. The product prints an alignment sheet. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. If you to access the Printer Toolbox. In the Printer Software, click Printer Actions and then click Maintenence...

User Guide - Page 36

... the cartridges 6. Follow the onscreen instructions. In the Printer Software, click Printer Actions and then click Maintenence Tasks to access the Printer Toolbox. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. To clean the cartridges automatically a. Chapter 7 streaks in the color and black boxes, or no ink in portions of the color and black boxes.

User Guide - Page 38

... paper jams • Do not overfill the input tray. • Remove printed papers from the output tray frequently. • Ensure that paper loaded in ...36 Solve a problem Solve a problem the entire stack of the printer. Gently push the door towards the printer until both sides of the cleanout door. • Remove jammed ...Black or Start Copy Color button on both latches snap into place. 3.

User Guide - Page 41

... both the tri-color and black cartridge lights are still failing to print, proceed to confirm. Restart the computer. 7. Otherwise, follow the steps below. On the Printer menu, click Cancel all documents or Purge Print Document, and then click Yes to the next solution. Clear the print carriage Remove any tools or other devices to go online...

User Guide - Page 42

... online for more information. If the On light blinks, the tri-color cartridge should be closed to begin printing. Close cartridge door ▲ Cartridge door must be defective. If the On light does not blink, replace the black cartridge. Close cartridge door. 3. Remove black cartridge. 2. Prepare the trays Open output tray ▲ Output tray...

User Guide - Page 46

... 11.7 inches) Print resolution Draft mode • Color Input/Black Render: 300x300dpi • Output (Black/Color): Automatic Normal mode • Color Input/Black Render: 600x300dpi • Output (Black/Color): Automatic Plain-Best mode • Color Input/Black Render: 600x600dpi • Output: 600x1200dpi (Black), Automatic (Color) Photo-Best mode • Color Input/Black Render: 600x600dpi...