Will this print with just a black cartridge, or do I have to buy all 4?
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All four cartridges need to be in place. However, the color ones could be empty and it will still print in black and white.
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SIMILAR SITUATION..I'M LOOKING FOR PRINTER USING ONLY ONE CARTRIDGE (BLACK)I HAVE NO NEED FOR COLORED CARTRIDGES.THANKS
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It comes loaded with all 4 colors. You will need to buy your spares.I love this printer, just so you know.
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Yes. It comes with 3 color and one black toner cartridges. However, if you use a lot, you may get additional set of cartridges. At that time, you have a choice of genuine ones from Canon or compatible ones. The latter works OK but colors on prints are somewhat different between genuine and compatibles.
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I have had my printer for several years now and have found that the perfect combination for OUR printing needs is to use the Black XL and the regular size for the 3 colors required. Epson sells this combination as a package. They all seem to require replacement at about the same time.We do a reasonable amount of printing - but - as a rule - not pictures or intensely colored pages. If you do - I would suggest using the XL for all 4.
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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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I have printed in only black and white. Just now, I removed the 3 color cartridges, and it would not print. May be missing something, but I think all the cartridge slots must be filled.
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There are four separate color cartridges. I imagine you can use generic replacement cartridges though I haven't done it.
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You put in 1 black and 3 different color cartridges for a total of 4 cartridges at a time. :)
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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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You need all the color cartridges installed to be able to print in black and white. Also they have to have ink in them. If any of the color cartridges is out you won't be able to print.
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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.
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Buy or refill the color cartridges. It won't print black and white without them.
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There are 4 cartridges included with the printer - 1 black and magenta, cyan, and yellow. The initial black cartridge lasted about 2 months and I have yet after 4 months to replace any of the colors. I bought spare Cannon replacement cartridges for about $500 for the set of 4.
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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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Rob, the printer won't work without the grey cartridge. I tried to put a black one and it's too smart. :-) Hope that helps. I just got a good deal on grey cartridges three for $10 plus on Amazon. From Sherman Inks and toners. Great buy.
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Yeah, the one it came with will only have enough ink to print 5 pages. Each cartridge only has a specific amount of ink for a specific amount of pages.