Can't print in color using an HP C4680 on maverick 10.9

My HP C4680 won't print in color since upgrading to Maverick 10.9.3. Additionally, when I open the printer utility, the all settings button is grayed out. Don't know if that's the issue or not. I have downloaded the latest software for this printer. I have tried to reset printer, but nothing changes.

Hi,
From the Apple menu se;ect About This Mac and then Software Update.
Click teh top Store menu and then Reload Page.
If there is any available HP update be sure to install it, then remove the printer from Printers & Scanner and re-add it by using the minus and plus buttons.
If these steps won't help. download and manually install teh following package and then re-add the printer under Printers & Scanners:
https://support.apple.com/kb/dl907?locale=en_US
Regards,
Shlomi
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