Will it run with only a Black Cartridge... no Color in place?
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User's Guide starting at page 74, Replacing Ink Cartridges. Do not take out cartridges if you do not need to replace. When told to replace, cartridge retains small amount of ink to prevent air from drying out and damaging print head. For each new cartridge you install, press yes for new to reset ink dot counter for that color. If not brand new, press no. I find nothing in the instructions that suggests that black only will not work. Colors obviously interact. To play it safe with your machine a visit to Brother on line would be my best advice. Rosemary Read
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No it won't. It won't even copy to a file, you know so there is no printing involved. I couldn't be more upset with this machine.
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No. cartridges seem to have a short life. Wish they were longer. Black is extra long which is good.
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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.
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Rob, the printer won't work without the grey cartridge. I tried to put a black one and it's too smart. :-) Hope that helps. I just got a good deal on grey cartridges three for $10 plus on Amazon. From Sherman Inks and toners. Great buy.
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It worked for me... make sure that it is seated properly, and installed in the black and white side not the color side. Also make sure that it clicks into place, and that your cover is closed properly. Maybe restart the printer. This is not a remanufactured cartridge to my knowledge, so it should work.
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It probably will for a short period until you replace the color cartridge but long use without all cartridges will probably damage the printer. Even when setting your preference to print only black it uses a little of the color cartridge per Epson. I recommend contracting Epson for exact information. I have not run into this situation since mine is still new. Good luck.
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Not sure. I had a problem with a black cartridge and they replaced it. The other ones seem to work good.
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You can choose between the black photo cartridge and the graphics cartridge in "Color Options" under "Color Mode" by changing between "Photo" and "Graphics". I do this because the Graphics black is cheaper to replace.
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If you place your black catridge in the correct spot and keep the color catridge empty your printer should operate. Mine does. Hope that helps :)
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Yes sir it uses cartridge 901 black901color best to you ask anytime here to help
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Pretty sure you still have to buy the color cartridges and install so the machine responds, but as another post said, just select black & white printing.
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All four cartridges need to be in place. However, the color ones could be empty and it will still print in black and white.
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Once the cartridge trouble shooter alerts you ink levels are low , you have the option to continue with only black ink. However, it may be light (more grey than black) .
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I have run out of one of the color cartridges and it still printed for me, so I would say yes, but installing a new color cartridge is the best bet.
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Sorry, I can't answer that since I have not used up the color cartridge yet.
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Had one black cartridge that appeared possibly defective. Just let printer do a cleaning and all was well. Hope this helps.
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It will continue to print color will be degraded due to the missing color. Black will not be affected.