what happens if you don't use the Color Cartridges for a while? I'm wondering, if I don't use the color cartridges for a while what will happen to these cartridges?
1657427
I think you can keep things working by doing the printer test page now and again. Also, maybe clean heads once in awhile. Just my opinion.
711129
Correct, it stops working. It does not give you the option of printing using the remaining colors. And it doesn't give you much warning before it runs out of ink. Finally, for some reason, Amazon doesn't directly sell the extra-capacity black ink cartridge; it's only offered from Amazon Resellers, so you'll also have to pay for shipping.
1548855
Please note that once one color is completey out.. this printer will completely stop working until to replace that color.Want to scan? Nope.. Wont let youWant to print black and white when your Magenta cartridge is out? Nope.. Wont let you
1617319
It does not happen to me. I have no problems. Try and change the cartridge maybe it's bad.
1066458
I've been using these cartridges, and have not had any problems, which is no help to you at all. I'm so sorry. It could be a one time manufacturing glitch, which is certainly not reassuring.
123708
I seldom use my printer and have never removed my cartridge. As far as I know it does not cause any problems. If you are concerned with the cartridge drying out - it would do that either way. (maybe)
847083
I have not had a problem with the ones I have purchased. But my father purchased some refilled cartridges from someone else and I know his printer would not recognize those. So he purchased 1 black new cartridge and is running it now and his color cartridges from the refilled ones are still working with the new black cartridge. I was concerned it may happen with the ones I purchased here. But so far it has not.
123706
I've never not used my printer for 3 months, but if It was going to be inactive, I would remove the cartridges and replace with new cartridges when I was going to use the printer. The cartridges could leak or dry out.
847078
I had that happen. I had to take the ones out I had in. put different ones in. Then later when I put the original ones that didn't work- they worked. It had something to do with how the cartridges snapped in.
1292801
As with other responses, sorry but I threw the boxes away. No reason to keep then; my cartridges worked as expected. They still do. By the way, I learned my lesson: Buy cheap? That's what you'll get. Hope this helps you some.
2179334
Tom: To be honest I do not know if thewy can bve used. I only know that i will never use the Ink Kits again. It took me a long time before I could Print because of thhe Ink Kits.
339208
I have a great suggestion, know that this feature has been disabled by Lexmark, they will send you a "Firmware update" that will make your printer completely useless. No longer will you be able to print without it drinking up your color ink and then you have to replace the color before it will print in black again. I hope for a class action suit that will help the consumer recover some of their losses from this sabotage!
415467
My cartridges did not work! I had no color from any of the color cartridges I purchased. I returned the entire package and will not purchase remanufactured cartridges.
2065373
HP wants to sell a lot of cartridges, so when the printer "thinks" the black cartridge might be getting low, even though it may be an extra large one with plenty of ink left, it switches to color. Then, when you want color, it's all gone. I junked my HP printer and bought a Lexmark.
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I don't know but the printer "decides" that cartridges need to be changed even with little use. We have some of these at our office and they are set to print Black and White only. The printer still forces us to change the color cartridges once in a while.
225345
I'm still laughing about the answer from "Mike2so Silicon Valley Native". I don't think I'd want the ink cartridges after they are "all raped up"! I've kept them for up to a year (all wrapped up) without a problem.
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Can't fine the info on the cartridges - however, do be aware - i've been having lots of issues with the color inks - they are NOT working. I need to revise my previous comments.