How can I print with black and white cartridge only?


Hello

Unfortunately, it is not possible to print using the black and white, while one of the ink cartridges are empty.

Using black ink only possible while there's ink color as well.

While the color ink is not required for the purposes of printing, there are required for, maintnance operations of the device.

As the appliance contains an internal printhead (IIC() system, lack of color ink can damage the system shortly. This is why the device is not functional when there is no ink in order to prevent damage to the system.

For users who wish to print using just black ink (despite the reduced print quality), many HP printers offer options. For example, a driver colour setting (by selecting "print in greyscale with the black cartridge only" in printing preferences) specifies printing using only black ink. In addition, many IPH printers can operate in "reserve mode", which allows the user to continue to print with just the black cartridge when the colour cartridge is removed or not installed.In HP IIC systems, all supplies are required to be installed in the printer for the printer to function

(Source: http://h10060.www1.hp.com/pageyield/en-150/articles/howInkIsUsed.html?cCode=il)

Kind regards

Shlomi

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