Can I Print With One or More Empty Colors?

[sh57]

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Original topic URL: Can I Print With One or More Empty Colors? - HP Support Community - 6897526

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thank you for your answer , 

i would like to know if the

hp office jet pro ink jet 6830 is iph or icc ? 

if it’s will be possible to print in black when ink colors is empty ? 

and also , where can i find this information on the site ? 

( i saw the list on the site off printer can not print in black when ink colors is empty , but i don’t see the 6830 on the list ) 

here : https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04331666

thank you 

[Bob_Headrick]

@sh57  The Officejet Pro 6830 is an IIC printer, it uses four ink cartridges and has a separate printhead.

The document here indicates that printers that use HP 934 cartridges "can continue to print with one or more empty cartridges, but HP recommends replacing them as soon as possible to avoid printhead damage".

I would emphasize that while the Officejet Pro  6830 *can* print with one or more colors out it is not a good idea.  Printing with one of the cartridges empty will allow the plumbing to ingest air and may cause printhead damage since the ink is part of the cooling for the printhead.