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I have instant Ink and I received my refills a couple of months ago.  I just tried to print in black and its all faded.  When I look into the settings it says that black is ok, and for color it says "very low, replace soon". Does that mean I can replace the color ink now?

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Hi @MistyBear75,

 

Welcome to HP Support Community.

 

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

 

Yes, you can replace the color ink cartridge now. Even if your printer indicates that the black ink is okay, a low color ink level can sometimes affect print quality. Replacing the color cartridge may improve your overall print quality, including black prints. If the problem persists after replacing the cartridge, consider running a printhead cleaning cycle.

 

I hope this helps.

 

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