Color Printing Problems

Printing black instead of color

Problem

Solution

 

 

Color mode is not selected in your software

Select color mode instead of grayscale or

application or printer driver.

monochrome mode in your software

 

application or printer driver.

 

 

The correct printer driver is not selected in

Select the correct printer driver.

your software application.

 

 

 

The printer is not properly configured.

Verify the printer configuration by printing a

 

configuration page.

 

 

No color appears on the configuration page.

Consult your service representative.

 

 

Missing color or incorrect shade

Problem

Solution

 

 

Your media does not meet the specifications

See the HP LaserJet Printer Family Paper

for this printer.

Specification Guide.

 

 

You are operating the printer in excessively

Verify that the printer’s environment is within

humid conditions.

humidity specifications.

 

 

The color density and balance are not set

See the adjusting color balance section in

properly.

chapter 4.

 

 

The toner density sensor may need cleaning.

Clean the toner density sensor (see chapter 7

 

for cleaning instructions).

 

 

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HP 4500DN manual Color Printing Problems, Printing black instead of color, Missing color or incorrect shade

4500DN specifications

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The printer supports a variety of paper sizes and types, accommodating everything from envelopes to legal-size documents. The standard input capacity is 600 sheets, thanks to its two 250-sheet input trays and a 100-sheet output bin. For businesses with higher volume printing needs, the HP 4500DN can be expanded with optional paper trays, allowing for a total input capacity of up to 1,600 sheets.

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