Does the CM1415fn CM1415fnw Print B&W/Greyscale Without Color Toner? I read somewhere that the HP CM1415fnw prints black and white output using a mix of the cyan/magneta/yellow toner? Tell me this isn't true. That would force me to a B&W model such as the M1536fn. On the color end.. How do photo printouts compare? Glossy Paper possible? Does the CM1415fn CM1415fnw Print B&W/Greyscale Without Color Toner? I read somewhere that the HP CM1415fnw prints black and white output using a mix of the cyan/magneta/yellow toner? Tell me... » Read More Does the CM1415fn CM1415fnw Print B&W/Greyscale Without Color Toner? I read somewhere that the HP CM1415fnw prints black and white output using a mix of the cyan/magneta/yellow toner? Tell me this isn't true. That would force me to a B&W model such as the M1536fn. On the color end.. How do photo printouts compare? Glossy Paper possible? « Show Less
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The answer is based on the application being printed from / print driver installed.
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I don't have an "official" answer, but based on my using it since January and only having to replace the black toner, I would say that it does not use the color toners -- nothing like the other printer in the office that has to have ALL the toners replaced constantly even thought almost all use is b
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Amazon lists m401dne in a comparison chart as a color printer. I checked out a Tom's Hardware review where it is designated monochrome. Another question answered above indicates that it does print in color. Confusing. If you need color, I wouldn't chance it with this printer.
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Ha. Have just been doing some reading at (www).slate.com/id/2198316/ as well as (www).inkjetfraud.com/feedback/index.html If these sites are accurate, then I was correct in noticing that it was using colored ink, in spite of my software settings to grayscale. I also learned why I might not want to necessarily run the ink jet printer with no colored ink--one site says the print heads might overheat???) However, I'd be willing to be there's a way around this constant out-of-colored-ink b.s. Will keep searching to find a solution like the toner-cartridge solution that guy came up with. Ha. Have just been doing some reading at (www).slate.com/id/2198316/ as well as (www).inkjetfraud.com/feedback/index.html If these sites are accurate, then I was correct in noticing that it was using colored ink, in spite of my software settings to grayscale. I also learned why I might not want to necessarily run the ink jet printer with no colored ink--one site says the print heads might overheat???) However, I'd be willing to be there's a way around this constant out-of-colored-ink b.s. Will keep searching to find a solution like the toner-cartridge solution that guy came up... » Read More Ha. Have just been doing some reading at (www).slate.com/id/2198316/ as well as (www).inkjetfraud.com/feedback/index.html If these sites are accurate, then I was correct in noticing that it was using colored ink, in spite of my software settings to grayscale. I also learned why I might not want to necessarily run the ink jet printer with no colored ink--one site says the print heads might overheat???) However, I'd be willing to be there's a way around this constant out-of-colored-ink b.s. Will keep searching to find a solution like the toner-cartridge solution that guy came up with. « Show Less
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If you are specifying "grayscale" or "black & White" in the print command, you have right to expect the printer to print it so. If you leave it to s/w to decide whether you need yellow, it won't.
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I would say no. If I go to change a toner, it knows if one is missing, and it wont print until one is put in it, and the chip on the toner tells the printer its status.on the other hand, you could simply turn off the color printing part thru its printer driver, and print just B&W;, and choose color just when you want it.I am happy with mine. we have HP and Konica Minolta's at work, and this printer prints, and looks every bit as quality as the big business models do. In fact, sometimes I print from home and take it in, and no one can tell, so I don't tell....spreadsheets, charts, graphs, digital pictures, screen shots, power point, Visio, its all A+! I would say no. If I go to change a toner, it knows if one is missing, and it wont print until one is put in it, and the chip on the toner tells the printer its status.on the other hand, you could simply turn off the color printing part thru its printer driver, and print just B&W;, and choose color just when you want it.I am happy with mine. we have HP and Konica Minolta's at work, and this printer prints, and looks every bit as quality as the big business models do. In fact, sometimes I print from home and take it in, and no one can tell, so I don't tell....spreadsheets,... » Read More I would say no. If I go to change a toner, it knows if one is missing, and it wont print until one is put in it, and the chip on the toner tells the printer its status.on the other hand, you could simply turn off the color printing part thru its printer driver, and print just B&W;, and choose color just when you want it.I am happy with mine. we have HP and Konica Minolta's at work, and this printer prints, and looks every bit as quality as the big business models do. In fact, sometimes I print from home and take it in, and no one can tell, so I don't tell....spreadsheets, charts, graphs, digital pictures, screen shots, power point, Visio, its all A+! « Show Less
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No. HP does this on purpose. I managed to print in black only with one non-oem black toner cartridge, but even though I still had oem color cartridges when I would print in color the hues were all messed up, and it was not from too much or too little black, but because the color toners were "malfunctioning." When I emailed HP's executive response address about this (via their website), one of their support people called me and confirmed that you have to use HP oem cartridges. The cartridges have chips in them and so far nobody has been able to hack them to fool the printer into thinking they're oem, especially when you're connected online. The printers communicate with HP, which you can see simply from the fact that when you load fresh oem cartridges HP thanks you for it and offers you meaningless "deals." My solution: I bought a Brother Printer Work Smart MFCJ870DW Wireless Color Inkjet All-In-One Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax (also through Amazon). It's not as nice as the HP, but it does all the same functions and costs about one-third as much to operate. Now my HP Pro 8600 sits in my storeroom gathering dust. Maybe I'll donate it to charity. But as long as HP continues their current policy, they are not getting anymore of my money.
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Well, I'm still using the original cartridges that it shipped with. The printer has a web page interface where it shows all of the statistics as well as configuration options, etc. Right now it tells me I've printed a total of 949 pages (499 Color, 450 B&W;). Images Count Total: 2125 (Cyan: 433: Magenta: 433 Yellow: 317 Black: 942). Drum Count: 949. The toners for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black are all showing 60% of full. I've used %40 of all toners.
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Yes! The HP 60 Black Ink Cartridge will provide color free prints. It is for black print. The Tri-color cartridge is for color prints.
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Usually done in your computer. Go to printing preferences from the printers and faxes page and choose advanced. There is usually a way to enable or disable the black or grayscale only printing option. I no longer have this printer so cannot unfortunately, go to the unit to check what I did.
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I've had best luck if I use the Epson printer control panel and set it for "Grayscale" only. It seems this gives the best B &W results. It still is not like using Kodabromide fiber paper and Dektol (!!!)...but it's pretty good. Your Mileage May Vary...!!
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Frankly, I don't know. But I did notice that it distorts the colors more than you'd expect from an "advanced" printer. The printed image is sharp and detailed, but it's of different huge (e.g. yellowish camel instead of beige, or bluish gray instead of greenish gray). That said, I print on Hammermill 28 lb paper, not on specific Epson photo paper.
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I've pondered this for quite a while, myself. Your question moved me to finally figure it out. First, I checked the instructions I received with the printer. No good. Then, I did a Google search and I found the answer on Canon Community Website: http://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Personal-Printers/PIXMA-MX882-questions/td-p/60395. In case the link doesn't come through, the answer is: To use only the Pigment Black or large black ink tank, the following settings must be used: 1. The original text must be black. 2. The paper setting must be set to Plain Paper. 3. The Duplex printing option must be disabled. 4. The Grayscale printing feature must be disabled.
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I have a C309g-m, which was cheaper and is a grotesque piece of garbage, in every way possible. I don't know anything about yours, so can't offer an opinion except to say I'll never buy an HP printer again. I had to get rid of a great Cannon printer that was perfect, but could not attach it to my new HP. Always a new rip off just around the corner. Good luck keeping that pig in ink.
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I don't have an answer, Scott, but seeing as how the 3-color cartridge is such a limitation, both in ink usage and in printing pure blacks, I wonder what the possibility is that Dymo will bring out a DiscPainter II shortly, with at least 2 cartridges. There's certainly room for them back there, and it makes a lot of sense. With my luck, they'll do it right after I buy the 3-color version. ;-)Thanks for your review. Re the dithering, is it really that bad when printing in high-resolution? Seems like at 1200 dpi the dithering ought to be minimal, but then I haven't seen one of these.
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I only use this printer to print construction prints and details, in B&W; only, mostly on fast speed. In this case I have been very happy with the amount of prints I have gotten. I'm not sure how many I've printed, but it's been quite a few and I am just now needing to change the black cartridge. I have no idea in regards to color prints.
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Greetings sir. Beth W. so far I've only used my printer hp M1212nf, and I can say it works perfectly, the cost is minimal and the results are quite good.
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The one thing I love about the HP F380 was that if the color runs out, I CAN STILL PRINT WITH BLACK ! ... Many printers will not print If one cartridge is out (even I only want to print in B&W;)