Does this printer include ink cartridges? If I buy this printer, does it include a set of b/w and color cartridges? It is not clear to me from the product description. Thanks!
69031
Yes, it comes with a set of one black cartridge (size small, supposed to be about 190 pages or so) and one tri-colour cartridge, also size small.
69032
I just received this product yesterday, and agree that the product description is unclear: I was surprised to see that it does, in fact, ship with the required 61 B&W; and color ink cartridges. I was not expecting the product to include the cartridges, so I'd already ordered a set separately (meaning I now have a back-up pair). Either way, they were a "snap" to install. You're not QUITE printing out of the box, though... unfortunately, this product doesn't ship with printing paper ;)
1108614
As I recall (I've slept since then)....it does come with ink cartridges but you might need to buy a printer cable? Although we did purchase new cartridges fairly soon after buying the unit so thee cartridges are probably not filled all the way. What do you expect for under $40?. :)
1197336
I have not tried it without the color cartridges. I'm still working with the original ones that came with the printer. Actually, I'm still using the original black cartridge. I've had this printer since Oct. 2014 and print about (20-30) 42"x30" construction drawings a week. Mostly black. Why not just set the printer properties to black only to save the color ink. If you need the color at some point, you'll have it. I'm assuming you don't own this printer, otherwise you could have found out for yourself.
904519
Yes, as part of the basic package, you will receive one complete set of ink cartridges to get started with the printing process. After that, when you need new ink cartridges you will have to purchase them on your own.
1330968
Yes it comes with ink, but when you run out of the black ink (at least for me), seems like the reloaded ink just wont take. I used 3 different black ink cartridges, & even replaced the CMY as well. Not sure what happened. :/
1250912
No, it comes with cartridges about 3/4 full. So plan on buying a little sooner than if u had brand new cartridges... Plus most retailers are promoting and stocking only the XL size cartridges which are a little more money, but worth it for the extra large capacity ink tanks.
1250913
Ink cartridges came with the printer, but the Black cartridge ran out pretty quickly. Buy the XL ink tanks if you plan to do lots of straight printing.
416575
after reading all of this im still confused....will THIS PRINTER IN PARTICULAR print black & white even if the color ink isn't in the printer?
474967
When you buy it, it does come with both black and color ink. But it's said that the ink that comes with printers is not as long lasting as the ink you buy in the stores...so it won't be long before you are buying some
2228359
I just got my printer in now (Brother MFC-J870DW) and it didn't come with ink (not even starter ink). However, it may have been because I bought the bundle package from the start. That comes with the printer + ink cartridges.
2201342
yes, Jorge, it comes with cartridges. My next plan is to replace the cartridges. It costs more than my printer. Would you recommend to replace or refill the cartridge? Thank you so much!
1676395
The printer comes with 2 ink cartridges. One Black One color They last quite a while and can be replaced anywhere they sell cartridges #61
101619
The printer comes with a coloured ink cartridge, but it doesn't last for long. The black was the first to run, so a new cartridge had to be bought.
1018370
It comes with its own ink cartridges, and they are long lasting too! You will this printer to be very cooperative and not fussey or finickey like other machines. this machines ink cartridges are also economical to buy. Mike
1022827
Yes it comes with all 4 colors you see in the picture. Had a brief issue with printer not recognizing ink but got it to work out.
2228360
Yes, it comes with starter cartridges. however, be warned, you MUST have the starter cartridge in order for it to initialize/install. We bought several of these printers at the same time (love them) but ran out of ink in one and use the starter cartridge from one of the unopened boxes - and have now spent 4 hours trying to resolve how to get a replacement starter cartridge. Frustrating.
1834077
Carl! I just did it... took out the color cartridge and it printed a B/W image....hey thank YOU it is good to know just for general purposes. BTW it is darn good little printer and if you can find it on sale as I did (40 bucks) also there is a vendor here that sells both cartridges for under 20 bucks including shipping...they wanted 48 bucks at Staples for the dang cartridges themselves for cryin' out loud........:>}