Since I use the printer just for printing out letters or spread sheets, I see no need for a color cartridge. So, I seems logical that only a black cartridge would work ok. But, knowing how companies try to limit options to make more money, I am not sure whether I need the color cartridge for the printer's operation or not. I have been buying the color cartridges as a matter of course only to have them dry up. I think that everyone will acknowledge that replacement cartridges are way too pricey. In fact, I can BUY a new printer for what mine cost to replace. Advice would be appreciated. TKS
2007-03-18 08:28:39 · 9 answers · asked by whitejd43 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
You can use only the black ink. Clikc file, print, preferences, color, choose black ink only.
2007-03-18 08:31:26 · answer #1 · answered by FaerieWhings 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just leave the empty color cartridge in. I also got my husband a nice but pricey printer. It was well worth it in the long run he has now had the printer for 2 years and the cartridges only cost about 12.00 and he only needs about 2-3 a year. It's best to shop around. I don't buy cheap printers any more because I was so tired of them lasting 6 months.
2007-03-18 08:35:22 · answer #2 · answered by TLC4theworld 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you don't need the color cartridge unless you really have to. i agree with you. i'm in school, so most of the time i use my printer to print off papers for class. i've had my printer for the last 3 years, and i've probably changed to black cartridge 4-5 times but i've never changed the color cartridge (although it still works fine). plus, it saves money. color cartridges are like $5 more than the black cartridges.
2007-03-18 08:32:02 · answer #3 · answered by stitchfan85 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now i dont know about all printers or the kind u got but i print stuff myself lots of times in grey scale which uses only the black cartridge. now its an hp printer and i dont believe both cartridges have to be installed for normal operation. they both have to have ink. if i wanna print some color photos but thats only logical
2007-03-18 08:34:25 · answer #4 · answered by gnr_tj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know, isn't it self-defeating biz-wise, to be able to purchase a new printer for less than the d**n cartridges?
Anyway, make sure to follow that printers instructions for inserting their cartridges. Some require that you turn the printer off before printing with a new cartridge, others want you to print a test sheet to align the machine and cartridge properly. (yadda, yadda, yadda)
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2007-03-18 08:35:45 · answer #5 · answered by TygerLily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to go into your printer's options under Properties to see if the printer will even operate without a color cartridge. Most won't.
2007-03-18 08:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunatly some printers won't work without both cartridges, I have a HP that I ordered a color cartridge 2 months ago and they are very slow to get it to me. Meanwhile It sits useless to me. Its a shame that we have to buy a new printer when it runs out of ink to save money.
A good place to get most ink is> http://www.allmediaoutlet.com
2007-03-18 08:37:09 · answer #7 · answered by Christian Soldier 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say what your printer is, some will and some wont. Try taking your colour cartridge out and se what happens. If it refuses to print just leave your old colour cartridge in place when it runs out.
2007-03-18 08:32:52 · answer #8 · answered by Mike C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you might be able to chose black print only...
2007-03-18 08:36:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋