To print true colors on hp6525

have a new hp 6525. trying to print watercolors scanned to my computer and print from cropped images. printer will not print true to color, or shade. despite attempting to accomodate for the difference. I am making my changes to document on word. but pictures despite kind of paper used, despite fresh ink cartridges, are muddy, shades are not true.
I am now trying to just copy the pix direct to paper but the options to print are so limited. it wont accept 5x7 sheets bc only has a tray for 4x6. when I tellit to print to size on 5x7 sheet it only wants to use upper 4x 6 tray although program says it will print on 5x7 sheets. when it does print, it needs a full sheet to print 5x7 and only prints in middle so waste of paper.
I am so frustrated with this printer and the waste of my time and resources to accomplish what I think it should do.
my old 3150c printed better images from the word documents that I created than this.

Hi there @daflo54 , Welcome back to the forums
I read your post about the issues you're running into with your Photosmart 6525, and wanted to write you with my suggestions.
I would recommend trying a firmware update on the printer to get started: Getting the Latest Firmware and Product Updates
Also try the steps in this guide for troubleshooting "print quality" issues as the colors are not printing out true: Fixing Print Quality Problems for the HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 6520 e-All-in-One and HP Photosmart 6...
If the colors then print out correctly, ensure you're selecting the correct paper type, size, and quality before you print your print job in the program you are printing from. If you are doing this and the settings are all correct, try Uninstalling the Printer Software completely, restart your computer, and then download and run the full feature driver installation here: HP Photosmart 6525 e-All-in-One Printer
If the steps above do not resolve your issue, give us a call directly and we can take a better look into the problems for you
Please call our technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region. http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
Have a great Tuesday
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