Trying to print in black only

one cartriage depleted trying to print in black only. setting is on gray scale still will not print

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How to set default printing in black only

Greetings,
I'd like to set my default printing with Firefox at black ink only, which I can do individually prior to printing a page, but it reverts to color after that printing. But if I set the size at, say, 80%, that becomes the default setting, or if I set portrait/landscape for a single printing, that becomes the default setting. Why can't the desired black-ink only setting default like the size/portrait/landscape setting? What I want to do is set the printing permanently at black only, and the size at 100%, but allow one-time printing at landscape or portrait, or sizes less than 100% without those settings becoming the default. How can I do this? Thanks for any help
Best wishes, Tom
I've tried the help solutions on the website to no avail....

Greeting ideato,
Thanks so much for your reply. I've clicked on the Firefox button at upper left, then Print, then Properties, then Advanced, under which is listed Printer Features (I have only 1 printer), below which is a line with Print in Grayscale, clicking on which has has 3 options: Off (apparently default), High quality Grayscale, and Black Ink Only. I click on the latter, and click on OK for this window and others in the sequence, and it'll print in black only for the present printing, but will revert to color for the next printing, 'though like I said, if I change the size to 80% or from portrait to landscape, those settings will remain. I can't figure it out. Again, thanks for any help.
Regards, Tom

My hp 7160 wants to print in black only after replacing the yellow cartridge. Any suggestions?

My hp 7160 wants to print in black only after replacing the yellow cartridge. Ink level shows full amount. Test page prints fine.
I have tried different programs to color print in, all return the same error message.

Hi @obxgirl,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums! I see you are running into some print quality issues on your HP Photosmart 5510, you are unable to print in black ink.
I would like you to continue here: Printer Does Not Print Black Ink or Color Ink, or Prints Blank Pages, I understand you may have done some of these steps already but I need you to complete all steps in order to resolve the missing black issue you are experiencing.
Please note: There are three printhead cleaning stages. Complete all three stages if necessary. If the printhead is badly clogged, it might require another cleaning cycle. If so, wait 30 minutes after the last (third) cleaning stage to start the first stage of the cleaning process over again.
If you are still unable to print in black ink, I suspect the issue may be the printer and not the cartridge. Please let me know which Country/Region you are in as well as the product Warranty status: HP Warranty Checker
I hope to hear from you soon.
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Will print in black only

Status check confirms that the ink level is all good but when I try to print it says the printer is out of color ink and must print is black only. It was fine yesterday so I tried to restore but that didn't help. Rebooted computer and printer but that didn't help either.

Hi Littlemudder,
Sorry you've had to run up and down the stairs for a week. You might take a look in Devices and Printers and under Printing Preferences for your printer, open Advanced settings. Open the option for grayscale and see if there is an option for Black Ink Only. Grayscale will use more color than Black Ink Only. That may help some if that option is available.
Once you replace the color ink you can keep the same setting and use less color ink. You should stop receiving the message you mentioned. The printer will still use some color ink and this helps insure the printer's ability to successfully print in color when you need it to.
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PRINT IN BLACK ONLY OFFICEJET 4622

how do i get my officejet 4622 to print only w/black ink on a mac? thanks.

Hello TDavid666,
I understand you are trying to get your Officejet to print in black only, is that correct? I will help point you in the right direction.
You have actually posted on the desktop forum; here is the link to the printer forum where you can post and get the most accurate answer to your issue. You may have to create a new profile if not just click on new post.
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Officejet j5780 all-in-one; print in Black only

I do not require color print capability on my j5780, I want to print in Black only (I also own a Photosmart 6380 for color needs).
A new Black cartridge has been installed and the spent tri-color cartridge has been left in-place.
PROBLEM: The printer's LED window now displays the message "Cartridge error: Cartridge on the left [i.e. tri-color] must be replaced."
Prior to replacing the Black cartridge I was able to print in Black only; now, it appears that capability has been lost. I do not want to install a new tri-color cartridge (particularly at HP's price) just to restore Black-only print capability.
QUESTION: Is it possible to reset, or otherwise over-ride, the printer's color cartridge requirement to in order to achieve Black-only printing?

Hello DisgustedOne,
What may have happened is that while you were printing in black only, the black ink may have ran out, then the printer started using the tri-color cartridge to create black. When the tri-color cartridge ran out, you replaced the black, but are still getting an error to replace the tri-color cartridge.
Some HP printers allow for what is called backup mode, where the printer only uses one of the two cartridges, an example can be found in the following link:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c01625311&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en
There are a couple things you can try:
1. Set the printer to print in black only (can be done in the printer prefs, usually under a grayscale setting)
2. Take out the color cartridge altogether and see if it will print.
If both of those options fail, unfortunately, you will need to replace the color cartridge.
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Since HP Update. I can no longer print in black only and draft. Toolbox reports no problems found.

Since HP Update. I can no longer print in black only and draft. Toolbox reports no problems found.

This is a duplicate topic with your other post. I will lock this one, please look here for responses.
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How do I get my printer to print in black only?

How do I get my printer to print in black only?

Hi sugarking, what printer model do you have?
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How to print in black only when yellow toner is empty HP Color Laser Jet 2500.

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I have a HP color laserjet 2500, I need to print in black only, I have a nice full toner, but the yellow has just ran out and it's flashing on the top of the printer, can I tell the printer to ignor this and just use the black as the documents are all in black/grey?
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Hello.. Try this:::
*click on start
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Print in Black only

I have a full cartridge of black ink. I am out of one of the colors. Can I print in black only or do I need to replace the color cartridge in order for my printer to work?

Hello there! Welcome to the forums @dragoness911
I saw your post about the question you had about if your Officejet 6600 will print with one of the cartridges depleted.
I wanted to share this document with you, and let you know that no, the printer cannot print with one cartridge depleted.
Cannot Print When One of the HP Ink Cartridges is Empty
I hope that helps answer your question!
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Printing in black only

How print in black only model 6700?

In the printer properties, if there is a Document Option "Print in Grayscale Only", turn that on.
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Printing in black only with depleted COLOR cartrages doesn't work.

I just downloaded a missing W2 and NEED to print it like yesterday. My yellow and megenta cartrages are empty. But the document is black and white but NONE of the ways of printing in black only work because HP uses my VERY expencive ink to do things OTHER then printing? Really??? Is that for real? Does HP really charge an arm and a leg for ink and then use it for purposes OTHER then putting said ink on paper?

I have the exact same issue. The instructions state specifically that it will print with a depleted cartridge in grayscale but nothing works. I had to order one online. What is infuriating is that I rarely print in color. If I knew this would be an issue I never would have bought this printer.

Setting Default printing as Black only

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Hi , I see by your post that the black only settings is only working for one session. I would like to help you.
Did you download and install the HP Deskjet F4200/F4224 All-in-One Printer series Full Feature Software and Driveror are you using the preinstalled Windows drivers? I have provided a document for setting the default printer settings for a single job and for all print jobs. Most likely this is the way you have set the black only.HP Deskjet, Officejet, and Photosmart Printers and All-in-Ones - Changing Print Settings in Windows 8. If the black only isn't holding the setting in the print driver, I would suggest to uninstall and reinstall the print drivers. They might have become corrupted. If you appreciate my efforts, please click the 'Thumbs up' button below. Thank You.

On a photosmart 7510 printer , where do i select to print in black only.

On my Photosmart 7510 where do I select to print in black only.

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HP Officejet 6700: No Option To Print In Black Only/How Do I Do This?

I recall this option used to be present, now I no longer see it--how do I print in black only?
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I found it:
It's now under File, Print, Preferences, Advanced, Print In Greyscale, then drop box Black Ink Only.
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