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01-08-2017 08:07 PM
I just want to print in black and white but it wont allow me because I lack the color cartridges.
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01-08-2017 09:46 PM
The Officejet 6500a, as well as other printers with separate ink supplies and printheads, requires all cartridges to be present. This is to prevent damage to the printhead. You will need to replace the missing cartridges.
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01-08-2017 09:46 PM
The Officejet 6500a, as well as other printers with separate ink supplies and printheads, requires all cartridges to be present. This is to prevent damage to the printhead. You will need to replace the missing cartridges.
I am not an employee of HP, I am a volunteer posting here on my own time.
If your problem is solved please click the "Accept as Solution" button
If my answer was helpful please click "Yes" to the "Was this post helpful" question.