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"If your printer uses two cartridges, one black and one color try removing the back cartridge and printing with just the color cartridge installed.  Most HP two cartridge printers from the last ten years or so will print in single-cartridge mode. "

 

This worked for me, but I do not want to have to rely on color cartridges when all I need to print is going to be black and white. Is there any fix for this? Or a known cause? Just wondering if I should return the printer or try to fix it. 

 

Printer is HP DeskJet 4158e

 

Thanks!!

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