Printing black switching printers doesn't help

I can't print black!! Switching printers doesn't help, fresh ink, new printer, tried all of that ... must be something in the MAC???

Could be the computer or maybe not.
If you really want help you should:
1. Post to the correct forum, which is the printing forum for the version of OS X you are using.
2. Complete your profile so we have a clue what iMac you own including the OS X version.
3. Indicate what printer you have and state how it's connected to your iMac.
4. List in detail any troubleshooting steps you have take.
Once you have completed #2 then at least we can point you the correct printing forum.
Roger

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