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Hello all,

can you please tell me if it is possible to print black-white pages of a three-color cartridge hp122 (ch562he)?

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@robotM 

 

In theory mixing all 3 colors at a right amount will give us over 16 millions different colors from white to black. Printers do the same, they can print B&W from tri-color ink cartridge.

 

BUT for your printer, it may stop at the warming up process because NO valid (missing or empty) black ink cartridge.

 

Regards.

BH
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@robotM 

 

In theory mixing all 3 colors at a right amount will give us over 16 millions different colors from white to black. Printers do the same, they can print B&W from tri-color ink cartridge.

 

BUT for your printer, it may stop at the warming up process because NO valid (missing or empty) black ink cartridge.

 

Regards.

BH
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**Click the KUDOS thumb up on the left to say 'Thanks'**
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem.




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