If one of the color cartridges goes empty, do you need to replace all of them or just the empty color cartridge?
230853
No, you can just replace one cartridge and keep on going, good question, its not like a ink jet printer it's different, So you will like this printer and it works well as a Fax, Copier and an all in one
230854
just the empty one, but I have not gotten any cartridges besides original cannon cartridges to print with quality and the four cartridges cost as much as the printer - about 4 - 500 dollars.
1701832
I have the same printer and have purchased remanufactured cartridges. I did get the empty cartridge message, but my printer gives the override message and gives me the steps in order for the ink to work. Followed those steps ink worked fine but didn't last long, but I believe it was worth it.
741565
The cartridge is what you replace. It was 40 or 45 dollars each, and didn't last very long.
2221932
After only a few copies, the black cartridge was empty and the color cartridge showed low ink. My printer is only a month old. I did a deep cleaning and still had the same results.
493951
Buy or refill the color cartridges. It won't print black and white without them.
817440
By the way, check the YouTube videos on how to wind back the cartridge counters to get an extra life out of your existing cartridges. Don't replace the old ones before they are empty.
1213889
Needs new cartridge an if that doesn't fix the problem that mean it's broken
1670210
I've been trying to find the same thing out for myself. An empty cartridge that I can refill? Anyone have any input?
145206
Hi there...our ink cartridges are all replaced around the same time...we tend to go through quite a bit of ink :)
830721
I'm not sure what you mean but I do know that my printer shows empty even with the new cartridge. It does print
2246951
either remove and replace the ink cartridge the printer thinks is empty, or try just opening and shutting the unit like you are going to replace the ink cartridge. I simply open and shut the machine. there is no way that I know of to stop the printer from thinking its out of ink.
992925
Open up the system menu and run the head cleaning utility. If that doesn't fix the problem replace your blue or tricolor ink cartridge.
258084
I actually have had this same situation with other laser printers, other brands....think it may just be a built-in reminder to have a replacement on hand. I simply continue to use the cartridge until it is fully empty but I do have my replacement on hand and ready. I may look at it differently but I don't see it as a complaint...am VERY pleased with the overall usage and the COST of usage.
1529934
I called the seller and the answer that they gave me was to just wait until the printer says the cartridge is empty then remove it and replace it. You have to physically check the cartridges to see if there is enough ink.
1346179
It included one cartridge of each color. I print fairly often, the cartridges lasted over 6 months. I purchased third party cartridges for replacements and have not had a problem. I bought the printer last summer, and 10 months later, I am only on the second cartridge of each color. Note - The printer will not print at all if any one cartridge is empty.
591403
In my experience, no it doesn't. Also the printer stops working when the cartridges are "shown" to be empty - when in actuality they aren't. There is a way to work around this though. Google this on youtube - for resetting printer cartridges. My cartridges claimed to be empty just two months after I purchased this printer. I reset them and they've been running on the same ones for a few weeks now without a problem.
298950
The best way I have done this is keep an empty cartridge in the color slot and a full black in the black slot.. Since it wont work with an empty slot. Black on Black may cause problems.