My hp photosmart c5280 wont print in color

my printer will not print in color even though i have new color cartridges.

Hi,
Have you turned Grayscale printing Off ? Please try (for Windows):
(a) Click printer icon on desktop (or Start > HP > HP [your printer],
(b) Click Set preferences
(c) Click Advanced
(d) Select Grayscale off
(e) Click Ok/Apply ..
Regards.
BH
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