How does it print without ink?
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Based on advances in chemistry, engineering, physics, image science, and manufacturing, the development of ZINK has generated an IP portfolio that includes over 180 patents and patents pending. At the heart of the technology is ZINK Paper which looks like regular white photo paper before printing. Heat from a ZINK-enabled device activates the color-forming chemistry within the ZINK Paper, forming all the colors of the rainbow. The printing process is now radically simple. Just add ZINK Paper. In short there are crystals in the paper and when heated that produce the colours of the pictures so no ink is required. Amazing really.
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It stops printing if there are any empty cartridges. However, you can use a feature that mixes all colors together to make black ink. Or just replace the black when it empties; but you have to start with all the cartridges. If all you use is black, then all you need to replace is black.
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I have never found just ink. I also have some extra paper but not a whole lot. Just had a lot one time when the ink cartridge jammed.
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Yes, it's really easy. The ink compartment is on the front, right hand side of the printer. You can just pop open the compartment and insert the ink cartridge into the appropriate slot (they have color-coded tabs). You can hear the cartidge click into place when it's locked. When you want to change out an empty ink cartridge for a new one, simply press the appropriate color-coded tab and the cartridge will be unlocked, and you can pull it out and insert a new one. You can buy the ink cartridges separately; I think my printer came with some ink cartridges when i bought it.
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This model does not have a battery. The printer is surprisingly efficient with ink useage for such all cartridges. I typically get 30 to 50 pages of mediim to high quality print from a standard cartridge. I found a source for off brand cartridges very reasonably priced. Be careful with this though, some reviewers damaged their printers with lower quality off brand ink.
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I know what the original question is about - some printers do not allow you to print if any of the ink cartridge is out of ink. I have the same question - hopefully someone knows the answer for this specific printer.
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Just unscrew the top part that has the nib from the bottom. You will see a tiny metal knob sticking out of the top where you can push and plug a ink cartridge. It is pretty easy. There is always youtube if you need a demo..... :)
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Not sure what your question is? This printer does not use ink, it uses toner.
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There is a tape sample included but it won't print many labels so I would suggest buying tape. You don't need any ink.
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It's not entirely empty. Press the top button- holding it for a few seconds- then let go. It will start the printing. It's usually good for another several photo prints before it tells you again to replace the tank. Do it or it won't print. You can damage a printer by not replacing the tanks at this point! It will suck air instead of ink and you'll need to RESET it or take it to a service center. There is info on youtube about many aspects of printing.
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If you are in a bind and need to print but can't because of a "no ink" message, you can use electric tape to cover the plastic ink "window" on the front of the cartridge. This will trick the printer to believe there is enough ink to continue. I've been able to get a lot of prints out after the "no ink" message has come up.
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No, it uses a thermal recording paper and the labels are designed to clean the printer head automatically. No ink cartridges or tape are used.
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You can only take prints, it does not have copy feature. There is no scanner either. Scanner and copy feature usually comes together
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It doesn't come with ink, and I'm afraid I don't understand the rest of your question.
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Yes, there is a setting to print in black only. When you click to print, the window on the printer will ask if you want it in color or black and white. That being said, you still have to have color ink s in the printer to get it to work at all. I have basically given up on printers and take most of my work to places like OfficeMax etc. the quality of these home printers seems to have gone down over the years. It costs a fortune for the ink and it seems to run out very fast. It is touchy too, always saying it is out of paper when it is not. Sorry to be negative, but this machine doesn't impress me at all. Yes, there is a setting to print in black only. When you click to print, the window on the printer will ask if you want it in color or black and white. That being said, you still have to have color ink s in the printer to get it to work at all. I have basically given up on printers and take most of my work to places like OfficeMax etc. the quality of these home printers seems to have gone down over the years. It costs a fortune for the ink and it seems to run out very fast. It is touchy too, always saying it is out of paper when it is not. Sorry to be negative, but this machine doesn't... » Read More Yes, there is a setting to print in black only. When you click to print, the window on the printer will ask if you want it in color or black and white. That being said, you still have to have color ink s in the printer to get it to work at all. I have basically given up on printers and take most of my work to places like OfficeMax etc. the quality of these home printers seems to have gone down over the years. It costs a fortune for the ink and it seems to run out very fast. It is touchy too, always saying it is out of paper when it is not. Sorry to be negative, but this machine doesn't impress me at all. « Show Less
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I haven't needed any ink. But if you can't find it on Amazon, I would go to the company's website.