Can I replace cartridges with black ink only

[tappsman]

I thought I read wher my printer could print by using one cartridge, can that be done?  If not since I never use the color cartridge can I replace both with black cartridges?  The nk levels show they are low, but not totaly empty, however, when I attempt to prnt the printer acts like it's going to print, but then after a pause the paper comes out completely blank.  I don't mind replacing the ink cartridges if that is the issue.  If I replace them & I still have the problem I'm out the money that I spent for new cartridges.  Give me your opinion, please.  Maybe it would be just as cheap to replace it with a new printer?  I only ned one that prints only.  I never scan or use the FAX feature. 

[sabretooth04]

Sorry the black slot is for black, the color slot for color.  However some printers will allow you to print black only without the color tri-cartridge installed.   

You state your cartridges are low.  That is only an estimate.  Sounds like they are empty.

[ccyap]

Hi tappsman,

The printer is designed to have color cartridge on color slot, similarly black cartridge on black slot. There's no way to have both slots t have black cartidge : )

Try to set the print mode as gracescale or black&white, if you intend to replace black cartridge for continue printing.

Some printer model allow  either one cartriges empty

Thanks

Regards

[43531783]

Hi Tappsman,

I think if u only want to replace the black cartridge and leave all the CMY as low on ink status, u can change ur printing setting as print black and white only, so that all the color cartridge won't be used for printing but just for servicing, so that u do not need to replace these cartridge often to save money.

otherwise once u decide to use back the color cartridges, u can change the settings again to enable color printing.

I attached one pic under attachments, please have a look.

-->under windows-devices and printers,

-->choose ur printers

-->set preferences

-->go to paper/quality

-->change to bnw

wish it can help!