Setting to enable Pixma MP560 to print colour text?

     Hi!
     Hope I am in the appropriate section for this problem. I am unable to get my Pixma MP560 to print colour text. Ink levels fine. Is there a setting for this when I click print?
     Regards,
     DG.

It has to be something in Page Setup.
Or when the print dialog box comes up there must be a Printer properties dialog button. Open that and make sure it is set to print in color.
In the System Preferences Printer & Scan is there any settings for the printer.
As usual working with a Windows PC seem much easier.
EDIT:
When you go to Print in the print dialog window is there a Presets section? If there is for your printer click on that and at the bottom there should be "Show Presets..
Open that  and select a color preset or some that doesn't say B&W.
Message was edited by: Shootist007

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