HP1050A only prints photos in grayscale

I have a strange problem with my HP 1050A all-in-one. It will only print images in grayscale. If I print text in colour, it prints in the right colour. If I print a test page, the Windows logo prints in colour. If i print a diagnostic page, the colours print correctly. If I print an image, it is always in grayscale. The "Print in grayscale" option in Advanced Printing Preferences is set to "Off". HP diagnostics can find nothing wrong, nor can Microsoft's Printing Troubleshooter.
Anyone here got any ideas about this?
I use Windows 7 64 bit on a home-built PC.

Hello @Gazdee,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums! I see when you print photos to your HP Deskjet 1050A it only prints in grayscale. All other prints, print with color, test pages, documents etc.. The grayscale  options are set to off. To better help you please leave me with the following information:
1. Which program are you printing photos from?
2. Do you get any error messages, on the Computer or Control panel of the DJ 1050?
3. What are the estimated ink levels for all cartridges?
4. Are you able to make a Color copy?
5. Are you connected USB or Wireless?
6. Have you ever been able to print color photos?
I would like you to run the HP Print and Scan Doctor > www.hp.com/go/tools
-- It was designed by HP to provide users with the troubleshooting and problem solving features needed to resolve many common problems experienced with HP print and scan products connected to Windows-based computers.
I look forward to hearing from you so we can continue troubleshooting!
Thanks,
HevnLgh
I work on behalf of HP
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