How can I disable the 'align printer' message?

[22NOLA]

I don't own a color cartridge and have no need for one.  I would like to be able to disable this infernal message that pops up every time I turn on my computer.  

HP 1510 all in one printer, btw. Windows 8.1

[Jamieson]

Hello @22NOLA , and welcome to the HP Forums.

I see you are looking into alignment issues.  I would like to assist. 

The printer is unable to align without a colour cartridge.  Without the ability to align, there is no way to clear the message. 

HP PSC 1500 All-in-One series User Guide

Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you for posting on the HP Forums.

[22NOLA · Accepted solution]

The error message is a virus. You should allow an opt out of the message. It's poorly written software that I have come to expect from hp, unfortunately.

[riccibitti]

hi @Jamieson, 

so what you are saying is, that we need to buy a new color cartridge to let the alignment process complete successfully, even if we don't need it because we print only b/w...?

thanls for your reply.

[Zitcoff]

This really is not an acceptable answer. There has to be a way to disable the alignment ink waster.

I will decide when or if it needs aligned, not HP who wants me to waste ink so they can sell more.

If there isn't a way, make one.