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I want to just use the black ink and not buy all four Colours on my 8710 Printer. Is there west of just using a black cartridge? I had to order three more Color ones today but fear it’s wasteful to have to install them just so the black cartridge will start up shsin

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Hi @JMVQ,

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to assist you.

 

I see that you are facing an issue with your Printer.

 

Kindly refer to the steps on this link and let me know if that fixes the issue.

 

Also, refer to this link on how to use your printer with single cartridge mode if your printer supports the feature.

 

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Irwin6 Thank you so much for replying and if it works I will follow your advised protocol. Very kind of you once again thanks. I am not at Mac right now

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I was unable to print with just black ink and tried two replacement cartridges that were cheaper than the brand name ones, They used to work on the computer but now the printer is refusing to print with them. I am most disappointed as I cannot afford HP brands and so will have to ditch the good printer. 

Can you help at all? The customer ought to be able to buy their own source of ink that works perfectly and is more eco as it is a refill. Thanks

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