Black cartridge only query.

I want to print B/W photos on Glossy Photo Paper, using the black cartridge only. This could be done on my old Deskjet 5150, but not it seems on the Photosmart D7360. I do not want B/W photos with a colour tint!
Does anyone have any idea how I can do this please?

The black ink is pigmented on your printer and the Deskjet 5150, it is *not* compatible with glossy photo paper. If photo paper is selected as the paper type then "use black cartridge only" should not be a choice.
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Many printers from all vendors will not print with just one empty ink cartidge, it doesn't matter which one. Some printers allow users to print but at slower than snail speed. Whichever way, we have to have ink carridges to be able to print (even scan).
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Nope, its not a bug. When you choose borderless the print region actually becomes bigger than the page to make sure there are no white gaps. The ink that does not make it to the page is caught in a trough filled with foam just below the print zone.
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I am using the black cartridge only (or I'm trying to) to print text, but the other (color) cartridges
are running out and then they have to be replaced!
I have an Officejet Pro K8600....
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knotknott wrote:
I am using the black cartridge only (or I'm trying to) to print text, but the other (color) cartridges
are running out and then they have to be replaced!
See here for information on how ink is used in the printer.
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Printing using the black cartridge only!!

No matter what settings I use, i.e., greyscale/black cartridge only, the printer continues to use ink from the other cartridges. I want to use only the black ink cartridge except on the rare occasion I print in color. Any idea?

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Thanks for the reply. I have the printer set to "fast draft" on everything, and always use the "greyscale" and "black cartridge only". I also never print webpages. The colored ink cartridges still gradually empty. Granted the are much slower at emptying than the black, but I want the option of NOT using and having to replace the color cartridges. I have been tweaking this for some time and I still believe the color cartridges are being used. Please tell me that that is not intentional on HP's part!
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Nope, its not a bug. When you choose borderless the print region actually becomes bigger than the page to make sure there are no white gaps. The ink that does not make it to the page is caught in a trough filled with foam just below the print zone.
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Hey @VIC-GEISH ,
Thank you for taking the time to post on the HP Forums today! Hope you enjoy the experience.
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I just bought a HP C-309 a short time ago. I bought a HP reg black cartridge XL quite quickly. This thing is a sweet
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Hi @sandeepv
I can help you with your print settings, so the printer will print black and white only.
If you have a Mac operating system, use the instructions below.
Printing with the Black Print Cartridge Only option
Click File and then click Print.
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NOTE:If this option is not available, click ColorSync. Then click the down arrow beside Quartz Filter and change the setting from None to Black & White.
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NOTE:To save the setting, click the arrow next to Preset and select Save As. Save the Preset option as Black Cartridge Only and then click OK. Then, the next time you want to print with just the black cartridge, select the Black Cartridge Only Preset. -Source
If you are using a Windows operating system, use the instructions in the following link. Although this document is titled Changing Print Settings in Windows 8 it can be used for other Windows operating systems. The navigation from Windows 8 to older Windows operating systems would vary, please let me know if you are using a different operating system and/or if you require additional assistance.
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What printer model? What operating system?
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How do I set the print preference to use black ink only?

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That depends on your printer and the software that came with the printer. You can consult your printer manual or the online site for your printer manufacturer.
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How can I print with the black and white cartridge only?

I am trying to print using the black and white cartridge only because magenta is out of ink but I'm getting the following error message in HP Photosmart C7200 series print dialog:
The printer is out of ink.
The following ink cartridges are empty: Magenta. Replace these ink cartridges to resume printing.
How can I print with the black and white cartridge only?
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I am absolutely disgusted by this; clearly a scam from HP to make more money by selling extra ink cartridges!! I will make sure to never buy any products from the shoddy rip off merchants at HP ever again!!
You should be ashamed!!

Can I use the black ink cartridge only, & quit replacing the color cartridge when it's empty?

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Can't agree more. HP's strategy of getting more sells of its cartrige is notorious. It really drives consumers away. I am ditching my HP printer and getting a Brother instead.

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