Incorrect color when printing photos--HP Photosmart C5280

Good afternoon. The color is WAY off when printing photos. Am using an HP Photosmart C5280 All-in-One. Colors appear somewhat muted, as well as having too much red and yellow. Have tried adjusting color, but then photo definition is lost. Do photo pixels have anything to do with color quality?

I have exactly the same problem with my hp photosmart c5380. Have you had any sucess with yours as i have tried every thing I can think of without any sucess

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purchase month : 8
purchase year : 1996
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*[http://www.dreamincode.net/forums/topic/22598-using-windowprint-without-printing-header-and-footer/]
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