Multiple culprits may be at play when your printer insists on delivering only black-and-white prints despite your color preferences. A common instigator could be setting your printer settings to grayscale or black-and-white mode. To counteract this, navigate to your printer settings and validate the choice for color printing. Should your settings be correct, the issue persists; other factors like outdated driver software, obstructed nozzles, or cartridge anomalies could also contribute to the color deficiency.