Can I install 2 black ink cartridges in my J4580?

I really don't need to print anything in color at my office.  Will my J4580 allow me to install 2 black ink cartridges and still print ok?
Message Edited by blueford76 on 09-26-2009 11:40 AM

blueford76 wrote:
I really don't need to print anything in color at my office.  Will my J4580 allow me to install 2 black ink cartridges and still print ok?
No, the black cartridge cannot fit either mechanically or electrically in the color cartridge slot.
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