how do I print only using black cartridges?
1301771
You don't . This printer is notorious for NOT working when printing black. I was sent new printing heads& new cartridges, neither of which solved the problem
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I was able to do this however, the method for setting this up is somewhat dependent on your computer operating system. I have Windows 7 and I was able to open what's called an HP Printer Assistant application. From there, I selected "Set Preferences". From there, select the "Layout" tab and the "Advanced" option. Once in this advanced settings, there is a line for "Print in Grayscale" that has an option for "Black Ink Only". Alternatively, everytime you go to print, there should be an advanced option for doing the same thing.
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Do I have to always purchased color with the black or can I just purchase black ink only
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Normally you don't set the *printer* to print black&white; only. Instead you select the black&white; printing option on the print menu of whatever application (IE browser, Chrome browser, Acrobat (pdf) Reader, etc.) you are using. You have to do this each time you print a document.
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I believe you do need all cartridges to function but you can set it to print in greyscale only. I would recommend genuine HP ink for a printer of this cost you should use top grade.and there are settings that allow you to use very little black. also the black XL should yield about 9,000 pages
1114771
Rena is wrong. It will print "Black" using the Color Cartridges in a" run out situation". You can replace individual cartridges . It is not necessary to replace them all at a time. Replace as they run out.
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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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From the printer command box, there is an option, after the preview, to print in black instead of color. From pc set your print under from preferences > advanced > set print to grayscale = yes.
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Just visit this seller's storefront. I believe they sold some packages with just black ink.
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Adjust settings in prnter preferences to print in black only or change to darker tone using your printer panel buttons
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Yes, it can print in black only and can be hooked up just like any printer.
1995263
It will not. You can set it to print black only if you have a low color cartridge or color only if you have a low black cartridge but it requires both cartridges to run and will not print at all if one of them runs empty.I have had some bad experiences with this model. If you don't have it already, I wouldn't invest in it. Just a suggestion.
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Printer settings tips (Windows) "Page 33 & 34 of the Manual"�� To change default print settings, click Set Preferences under Print, Scan & Fax in the HP printersoftware.◦ Print in Grayscale: Allows you to print a black and white document using the black ink only.Select Black Ink Only, and then click the OK button.Leave the color cartridges in place.Never say Never.
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probably not. They have software chips in the carts and I don't see them allowing it. If you print black, only the black will be used so nothing lost. you will just have to put another in instead of using two at a time.
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You can select to print in b/w only or color therefore using the color cartridges less frequently. Comes with a set of color cartridges.
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I'm not sure what you mean. If you want to use just black you need to go into properties or settings on our printer and (or computer at print) and click on black only.
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I cannot use my printer without the color ink is possible to make black copies but to print something you need all colors
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When you decide to print, Use the &lt;Control key&gt;, hold it down and press P at the same time. This opens the printer dialog box. Open the printer properties or preferences, click the advanced tab. then place the dot into the greyscale. This allows only "Black Printing".