If I only use black ink, will this printer be compatible?
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Printing in black only will not use any of the other toner colors, so you can print in black and white just as with any other printer. There are also options for "Mono" printing, so that you can print any document (even color documents) in only black, if you wish.
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Yes. For example if your red, yellow and blue cartridges were empty, it would print black as long as the black cartridge has ink. You can look into the ink levels from any computer, love this printer. I use the Inktoneram Remanufactured Ink Cartridges sold on Amazon. They work great and save me a ton of money which I used to spend on my old HP printer.
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There is a setting to use black ink only but you do not want to take and leave out color cartridges because it will damage your print head.
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Actually, if you don't tell your printer to print in black only (for printing black), it will use a combination of color ink to make the black. There should be a setting in your printers preferences wherein you can tell it to print in black only when you want to truly print in black.
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I don't know the answer when you're printing full color, but when you print grey scale or B&W, you can force the printer to use black only (through the print options.)
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I have learned to use only the ink that the 'User's Guide' recommends. I do not see your printer in my manual, but I wouldlook up Brother Printers, look for your model, and see what they recommend. Your printer works so much better if you use theright ink.
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This is from the FAQ section for this printer. Based on this, I think you would find that black comes from the black ink cartridge.Q:Can the printer still print if an ink cartridge is expended or not installed?A:The printer will not operate if a black ink cartridge is expended or any cartridge is removed. If a color cartridge is expended, you may be able to continue printing temporarily with black ink. It's best to always have extra cartridges on hand
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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.
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As long as your black ink cartridge has ink, you should be able to print with it. Usually the black runs out before the color though.
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if you tell your printer to print in black and white the black cartrdge is all it will use
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You cannot they make them that way. You need both color and black ink even if you print just black.
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I believe only the black ink cartridge is XL with the idea that most printing will be done using the black ink. Better chance all the cartridges will get low on ink around the same time, possibly. For the price, (all ink for printers seems to be expensive), it would be nice if they were all XL.
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I purchased for my MFC-495CW, however, could not get the black ink to work at all.
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Yes. But when you run out of color inks you cannot print just black. You have to replace color cartridges even if you don't use them in order to print black. I gave up that nonsense and I bought an only black printer. I go to Kinko's when I occasionally need color prints. Good luck and happy new year.
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There is a list of all the printers that will work. Check and see if your printer is listed.
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Howdy doody!Yes you can print only in black ink if you wish. You have the option to switch.Hope this helps!!!
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Yes, it can print in black only and can be hooked up just like any printer.