Color wrong on prints

I would appreciate any suggestions and help in correcting color in my photo prints. I did not notice the problem previously when I printed because it wasn't critical for what I was doing but now I have color that is very wrong. My orange tulip printed purple or at best fushia and landscape scene has a blueish cast to it.
The prints were made from iPhoto, Kodak Easyshare Software, and Safari Preview with the same results from each.
I have recently changed the printhead and put in new color and black cartridges.
I have an Kodak ESP-3 All-in-One Printer.
Thanks for your help.

Yes - only have used Kodak ink - and Yes, I made all of the printer tests required for my Kodak ESP-3 printer.
Kodak service finally determined that the problem was beyond fixing (new printhead, ink cartridges, etc.) and offered me a substantial discount on a choice of two new printers.
Thanks for your reply.
Vernon

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