Black and white is full but wont print

I replaced the black ink, but its reading it as only 1/3 full.. The colour ink's are empty, but I just need to print in Black and white and the Officejet Pro 8600 will not let me print unless I replace the colour. This cannot be true is it?? must be a way to print in black and white and not replace the colour. Also, the ink reader is not reading the right levels of ink left. any help there??

Hi,
As a color All-In-One device, any color is required for the device to operate.
You will not be able to print without color ink, it is required to maintain the printing mechanism as explained below:
http://support.hp.com/us-en/product/HP-Officejet-Pro-8600-e-All-in-One-Printer---N911a/4322914/model...
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