Does it print opaque blacks on transparency? I would like to use it for film positives for screen printing
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I haven't printed on a transparency. However the prints I have done are very opaque in the black spectrum so it's fair to assume that it would print well on film.
2065374
It prints in both color and black and white. Our black cartridge would not work for some reason so it would use color instead. Look into a canon pixma. They are cheaper and work much better in my experience. I got one for myself and one for my mom and we both love them.
1283550
It will continue to print color will be degraded due to the missing color. Black will not be affected.
580904
Is the transparency on 4x6" paper? I've never seen that before, but if it is that size maybe it would. This printer only uses 4X6 size paper.
1923659
Yes, just check in the properties part to print in "grayscale". That is what I do. And you could have a box to pop up telling you there is not color and ask you about printing in black and white. Just answer "yes".
633659
Marvelously. If you let Photoshop handle the colors, get true blacks. If you let the printer handle the colors, there will be a slight blue tint (which you can correct using the printer's color/intensity manual adjustment bars. I do strongly suggest using an 8 x 10 sheet to make a 4 x 5 test print before printing on 13 x 19 paper.
673432
Yes, very much so. I assume you realize the considerable differences in paper, i.e., glossy, art stock, 100% rag, etc., will require adjustments on your images prior to printing. If you're using Photoshop or Light Room, previewing your image with Soft Proofing will greatly assist your output. BTW, you MUST change the blacks when using rag or art stock from photo black to matte black--and easy adjustment on the printer.
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I called Brother to get this question answered: 1 (877) 276-8437. Yes it will print using only black ink, although it is not automatic. Go to Printer Preferences, Advanced tab, select color: check 'grey scale'. It was really a pleasure to help you with this. I learned something myself.
737106
I'm not sure about transparent but for the money and being a automatic screen, it produces a wonderful picture. I have a Sony VPL-HW10, I have no complaint's for the price.
455735
My cartridges have not run out yet, but I'd bet that if you specify Auto/Color, then it would not work because there is no color available. If you specify (from whatever machine you're printing from) that you want Black, then it should work fine. That's how other printers have worked for me.
2030744
I ones I used had a transparent background. I printed them using black lettering & had absolutely no problems with using them on colors. I transferred onto canvas material of four different colors & had no problems with any of the colors.
1973069
If you do mean can it print with only a black cartridge only, the answer is no. When it prints grayscale it actually uses some colored ink as well. It's annoying because when a color cartridge has a "replace" status you will no longer be able to print in B&W; until you replace that cartridge.
1850563
You can set to print black and white only and it does only use black and white toner, but you have to have color cartridges in the machine for it to work. I don't know if it will keep printing black if out of color toner--I seem to remember that most HP don't allow this. Most laser printers when they do cleaning cycles will use up a bit of color ink no matter what. It's not terribly much, but it can eat away at cartridges over time. They do cleaning cycles when turned on and when waking up. The black toner is also more spendy compared to a black and white only only. We have this for color stuff and a HP N521DN which we use for black and white. The black and white only is twice as fast and the black ink is about 1/3 more economical.
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I have printed ONLY on plain paper - not on photo paper - and "blacks" often print as faded, or downright grey. I would not recommend this for your desired use. (At least, not on plain paper!)
543052
No. this is just a single function monochrome laser printer. I recommend this printer highly if all you want to do is black printing.
433733
It should print without the others. I have had one of the colors run out and just picked the black print option and I was fine.
746926
It does not print in color. It only has a black toner cartridge. It's why the manufacturer refers to it as monochrome. Mono means one or single.