Will not print in color - Canon PIXMA MP530 All-In-One InkJet Printer

After replacing the cartridges, printer performs align print are you check this page? any color print in that? If you found colors in align page, no problem with printer.> check print command in color or not.. > If no color print in align page, perform clean cartridges > check with another cartridge.> check trailing cable,carriage PCB & Formatter..

Take color copy, test all colors are OK..Go to printer properties, printing preferences, finishing check is there any check mark on print in black cartridge only? mark on print color..apply..OK.. give print command..
Go to paint draw a color drawing, print it.> check colors if its not printing in color it might be drivers issue.. un install the drivers re install once again check..> if printed in color check the file which you are printed..take another file.. then test..

Check the settings software that came with the printer. Many of them allow you to block applications from printing in color to prevent wasted color printing. Many default to no color on Internet printing and you have to tell it to print color to get color.

The 3550 won't print in any color if any of the colors are out. You'll have to replace the color ink that's empty to get it to print.

In the future, if you're just printing black and white, you can select "Print in Grayscale" from the print properties to just use the black ink cartridge, which will help the color cartridges to last longer.

This has to do with the document printing properties. When you are ready to print a document, choose properties and make sure you go through the printer settings under that software.
The test page only verifies the cartridges. The printer properties of the software control the printer during printing.

Title: How to Install/Change the Print Cartridge Document ID:HO46 Back To Answers Properties 1000 Color Jetprinter 1100 Color Jetprinter 2030 Color Jetprinter 2050 Color Jetprinter 2070 Color Jetprinter 3000 Color Jetprinter 3200 Color Jetprinter 5000 Color Jetprinter 5700 Color Jetprinter 5770 Photo Jetprinter 7000 Color Jetprinter 7200 Color Jetprinter Lexmark X63 Lexmark X73 Lexmark X83 Lexmark X84 Lexmark X85 Mac OS 8.6 Mac OS 9.x.x WinWriter 100 WinWriter 150c Z11 Color Jetprinter Z12 Color Jetprinter Z22 Color Jetprinter Z25 Color Jetprinter Z31 Color Jetprinter Z32 Color Jetprinter Z34 Color Jetprinter Z35 Color Jetprinter Z42 Color Jetprinter Z45 Color Jetprinter Z45se Color Jetprinter Z51 Color Jetprinter Z52 Color Jetprinter Z65 Color JetprinterHow to install or change the print cartridge; Microsoft Windows 95; Microsoft Windows Me; Microsoft Windows 3.1x
Solution Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me:
(Applies to all printers)

1. Click Start, Programs, Lexmark Series.
   
2. Click Lexmark Control Panel.
   
3. Click Print Cartridge installation.
   
4. Depending on which cartridges you are using and which printer model you have, select Install Color Cartridge or Install Black Cartridge or Install Photo Cartridge.
   
5. Carefully remove the tape covering the printhead of the print cartridge. Important: Be sure to remove all of the tape. Do not touch the copper area on the back of the cartridge.
   
6. Insert the print cartridge into the print cartridge carrier.
   
7. Push the cartridge back until it clicks into place.
   
   
   
   • If the print cartridge moves loosely in the carrier, it is not locked into place. Repeat step 7.
   
   
8. Click the appropriate Cartridge Installed option in the printer software.
   
   
   
   • If you choose to install a new print cartridge, you will be prompted to align your print cartridges. The printer will print a page with a bi-directional alignment pattern. Follow these steps to align the cartridges:
     
     
     
     1. On the printed test page, locate the number under the Bi-directional Alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line.
        
     2. Enter the number as the Bi-directional Alignment setting in the Alignment Cartridge screen.
        
     3. Click OK.
   
   
9. Close the front cover of the printer.

If when you attempt to print only with the black cartridge installed but it won't print, then this specific printer requires that color ink also be installed. Typical with most inkjets.

To select a specific document to print in color, open the document, Photo, etc, to print, select "print", then select "printing preferences" in the dialog box, select "color". This will print that specific document in color, but the setting will default back to B&W
Now, just FYI,
You absolutely need to set the default color, in your printing preferences - usually to Black and white -to save extra costs. The default setting is ALWAYS color when the driver is installed.. so even if you are printing a word document, the printer will "make" black out of the other colors, thus costing a lot of extra $$. Your settting has apparently been changed appropriately.
This is how it's set the default color should you ever want to change it, "right click" your printer icon in "Printers and faxes" select properties, select "printing preferences", and you will see, in the bottom left corner, the color selector, select "B&W", then select "apply", and close your dialog box. EVERYTHING will now print in B&W, unless you select otherwise, or vice versa if you swith it to color.
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Check the following information please.

General print quality issues

Solving issues with color documents This section describes issues that can occur when you print in color. Color document issues Problem Cause Solution Only black is printing when the document should be printing in color.

Color mode is not selected in your program or printer driver. Select color mode instead of grayscale mode. The correct printer driver might not be selected in the program. Select the correct printer driver. The device might not be correctly configured. Print a Configuration page.

One or more colors are not printing, or are inaccurate.

Sealing tape might be on the print cartridges. Verify that the sealing tape has been completely removed from the print cartridges. The media might not meet HP specifications. Use a different paper, such as high-quality paper that is intended for color laser printers. The device might be operating in excessively humid conditions. Verify that the device environment is within humidity specifications. One or more print cartridges might be low. If you are using non-HP print cartridges, no messages appear on the device control panel or in the HP Toolbox. Replace any low print cartridges. The control panel is set for override. Replace low or empty print cartridges. A color is printing inconsistently after you load a new print cartridge.

Another print cartridge might be low. If you are using a non-HP print cartridge, it might be low or empty but you will receive no indication. Remove the print cartridge for the color that is printing inconsistently and reinstall it. The control panel is set for override. Replace low or empty print cartridges. The colors on the printed page do not match the colors as they appear on the screen.

The colors on your computer monitor might differ from the device output. Select Screen Match in the Color tab of the printer driver. If extremely light colors or extremely dark colors on screen are not printing, your software program might interpret extremely light colors as white or extremely dark colors as black. If possible, avoid using extremely light or extremely dark colors. The media might not meet HP specifications. Use a different paper, such as high-quality paper that is intended for color laser printers. The finish on the printed color page is inconsistent.

The media might be too rough. Use a smooth paper or print media, such as a high-quality paper that is made for color laser printers. Generally, smoother media produces better results. Repetitive image defect ruler Use a repetitive image defect ruler to measure occurrences of repetitive image defects to help solve image quality problems. Place the ruler next to the first occurrence of the defect on the page. Find the distance between identical defects and see the Repetitive image defects table to identify the component that is causing the defect. Repetitive image defects Measurement Component 24.7 mm0.97 inch Developer sleeve 26.7 mm1.05 inches Charge roller 32.9 mm1.3 inches RS roller 37.7 mm1.48 inches Transfer roller 54.5 mm2.15 inches ETB rollers 56.6 mm2.22 inches Fuser sleeve 62.8 mm2.47 inches Pressure roller 75.4 mm2.97 inches OPC
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Hi,

Please follow the steps given below to disable the gray scale printing.

1. In the software application you are trying to print from, click File , and then click Print . The Print dialog box opens.
2. Make sure your printer is selected, then click Preferences . The printer Preferences dialog box opens.
3. Select the Color tab, then make sure that the Print in grayscale option is not selected.

Go to HP solution center and check the settings if the color printing option is enabled or not.

Now print a color image you want.