how can i print just black without the color ink cartridge in
87119
You cannot they make them that way. You need both color and black ink even if you print just black.
87120
I don't think you can! That is one reason why mine went into the garbage! I think it is shameful that Kodak programmed the printer that way and will not purchase another Kodak printer. I like my new Canon much better!
87121
You can't, period. It is a defective product, bad microchips or something. Toss it and get a new, different printer.
495461
I'm really sorry to break your heart here, but you can't! The design is meant to make customers buy unecessary ink. If you want to print color but dont have black ink, it won't let you either. There is no way to bi-pass. I just recycled this printer and decided to buy a different printer by a different manufacturer. Make sure when you buy a new printer, that it has ability to print black and white or colors independently.
1574430
I'm really not sure? I have seen answers that you can use a black cartridge in place of the grey space but don't know this answer?
1120326
The black color is from a black cartridge and can print black only if necessary
1301772
I was able to do this however, the method for setting this up is somewhat dependent on your computer operating system. I have Windows 7 and I was able to open what's called an HP Printer Assistant application. From there, I selected "Set Preferences". From there, select the "Layout" tab and the "Advanced" option. Once in this advanced settings, there is a line for "Print in Grayscale" that has an option for "Black Ink Only". Alternatively, everytime you go to print, there should be an advanced option for doing the same thing.
1480721
Yes, it can print in just black. You will need to set that within your printer settings on your PC. But note, you will still need all 4 color cartridges or the printer will not print.
2113996
You can't. I spent 3 hrs on the phone with Kodak tech support to come to the realization its a rip off. I never used my color ink cartridge, ever and it kept saying it was out. Something in the software tells it is empty when it's not. Il stay away from this line of printers
1221337
From what I know about my printer is leave the empty color cartridge in there and it should just print black & white. At least that's what mine does.
1916940
Nope. That's why I hate this printer. Once you run out of color ink, all functionality eventually ceases - can't print in black, can't copy with black, can't even scan (which is perhaps the most amazing of all). Epson software allegedly lets you print with just black, but eventually all those methods stop working.
1306153
I don't think this is possible. The printer software needs to detect a color cartridge. But you can use the software to turn off color and print only in black and white.
856906
You can set the default setting to just use black ink. You can even put security settings that only certain people can use the color ink.
1973069
If you do mean can it print with only a black cartridge only, the answer is no. When it prints grayscale it actually uses some colored ink as well. It's annoying because when a color cartridge has a "replace" status you will no longer be able to print in B&W; until you replace that cartridge.
555335
As far as I know you can't. You have to replace the ink cartridge. Even if you are out yellow and are trying to print in black and white.
1562438
just remove the color cartridge and answer ok ok ok, ignore warning signs of color out and print on.
591401
Yes, You can choose between Auto, Color or Mono in the Printing Preferences (right-click printer icon) and also on a case-by-case basis by changing the settings on the print dialog. As others have stated, you cannot print if one cartridge is "empty", but this can be bypassed by resetting the cartridge through the printer menu. Google it or check on YouTube for detailed instructions.
2016007
As long as your black ink cartridge has ink, you should be able to print with it. Usually the black runs out before the color though.
1301771
You don't . This printer is notorious for NOT working when printing black. I was sent new printing heads& new cartridges, neither of which solved the problem