Black Print Cartridge Only Printing

I program my computer for the C7180 to print using the black print cartridge only, but it still uses ink from the color cartridges while printing in grayscale. How do I get the printer to use only the black print cartridge?

I don't have this kind of printer. However, intuitively, the "brute force technique" should work as in the case of my DeskJet F2480: please remove (if possible) the color cartridge from the printer and then try printing.
Additional advice: please carefully check all the available settings of the program from which you are printing. I can guess that there can be some commonly used settings you see just having pressed "Print", and also some "Advanced" ones, etc...

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Black print cartridge only, hp 5652, windows 7

Hi.
Why can't we select "Black print cartridge only" for printer "hp deskjet 5652" in windows 7 (64bit)?
In "Preferences" we see this:
Finishing -> [x] Print on both sides
Color -> [x] Print In Grayscale
[ ] Black print cartridge only <<<<<<<Greyed out when "Print on both sides" is selected. WHY?
In windows xp this setting was available.
I did a test, printing out this image first in XP then in Win7:
http://www.cerquit.com/blogs/image.axd?picture=mvpArchi.PNG
In win xp we can select "Black print cartridge only", even when doing double side printing.
The print came out perfect, no colours were used.
In Win7 we are forced to use "High Quality" when we select "Print In Grayscale". The result was terrible, since my color toner is almost empty, and COLORS WERE USED IN PRINT even though we selected "print in greyscale".
So how can we enable "Black print cartridge only" in windows 7 for this printer when doing "double sided printing"?
Thanks.

soooooooooo..can anyone help with this? Isn't this official HP printer forums? Are any "hp support people" posting on this foum?
Where should I forward this question if I don't get any feedback here?
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How do I set up my printer to only print in black?

how do I set up my printer to only print in black?

Please read this post then provide some details. What printer model? What operating system? Depending on your printer model you might remove the color cartridge, forcing black only printing, or select "Print in Grayscale" and "Black ink only" in the driver.
Some printer models (whether from HP or other manufacturers) may not allow printing in black if the color inks are empty. There are also some other constraints, black only printing is generally not available when printing on photo papers and may not be available when printing with an automatic two-sided duplexer.
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How do I set my printer to only print in black and white?

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone can help me. I want to be able to print in just black and white on my printer.
My printer is a HP Officejet Pro 6830, and my computer operating system is Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite.
I do not have an option on my word program that allows me to 'greyscale' or any type of colour option.
Any help would be great, thank you in advance!
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Hi,
Follow the steps below to print using Black Ink only:
1. From the application used to print, click the File menu and select Print. The Print window appears.
NOTE: The Print window might be minimized: Click the Show Details button to see all available settings.
2. To access the color options, click the lowest selection box listed as the name of the program (e.g. TextEdit)
Will appear as Copies & Pages within Microsoft Office applications.
3. Select Paper Type/Quality from the drop-down menu.
4. Click the triangle next to Color Options to expend the settings.
5. Set the Color field as Grayscale.
6. Set the Grayscale Mode as Black Ink Cartridge Only.
You may save the settings for future use by clicking Presets > Save Current Settings as Preset...
Any used preset will remain default so simply select teh standard preset to print in color.
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C6150 - how to make it a black and white only printer

I have the C6150 all-in-one printer - it keeps running out of color cartridges even though I rarely use color printing. I want it to ignore the status of color cartridges even if they are empty. I set my printing option to say "black cartridge only" but it still doesn't allow printing and given an error message that "Replace the following empty ink cartridges to resume printing" - why does it need color cartridges to print in black when I am explicitly specifying it to use "Black cartridge only" in my print option? How do I make this printer a black and white only printer and igonre the status of color cartridges?

I have that happen as well. I have it set to print black only and it is still using color. Haven't a clue why!!!

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Check the printer itself. Some printers you need to set the color & B&W settings on the printer itself instead of the Mac. If that is not the case w/your printer, contact HP tech support and/or post in their forums if they have one.

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I just bought ink replacement for a whopping $563 which is way too much. My ink supplies have run out. I replaced the Balck ink but the printer is stuck in the "replace supplies" error w/ orange light flashing. Is there any way to re-configure the printer to only use as a B/W printer?

Found myself in the same boat. Try this link, worked for me
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As for printing in B&W only, I don't think this printer has that capability, at least from what I've read.
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Printer will only print from computer won't copy from printer

My printer will only print items that i send to it from y email. when i walk out to the printer and try to make copies the pages all come out blank no matter if i use the document feeder or place them on the glass directly. i have turned it off and back on but the problem was not corrected.

Hi @sandylouise,
Welcome back to the HP Support Forums! I see you are not able to make copies from the front panel of your HP Photosmart. I would like you to go ahead and perform a Hard Reset:
1. Unplug all cables and memory cards from the printer. Unplug the power cord, directly from the back of the printer while the printer is still turned on.
2. Unplug the other end of the cord from the power source.
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7. Try making a photocopy (if your printer is an all-in-on printer) before connecting any other cables to the printer.
8. Connect any other needed cables to the printer.
If after the Hard Reset you are still unable to make copies, please call our technical support at 800-474-6836 as it may be the hardware. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
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Hello mrshayes,
I saw that you have a new laptop with Windows 8 and now the printer is printing half a page and will not print any more. I understand you also cannot print from other devices. I have some suggestions for you.
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My hp 100 mobile printer will only print one page then quits. will not print all of the pages.

my hp 100 mobile printer will only print one page then quits. will not print all of the pages. i have rebooted, new install, and reset. still the same thing. when i look it shows that it is printing but there is nothing happing. i use this with my lap top.

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