Won't print - says to replace color cartridges

I am trying to print and I keep getting an error message about replacing my color cartridges - I have plenty of black and that is all I want to print. I need this to work now - any way to work around this error message and get this f'ing thing to print?

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What printer model?
Many models require any ink to operate, that in order to operate and service the print mechnism..
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Hi MJKEL,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
I see that you are having an issue with errors on the printer pertaining the ink cartridges.
I do have a few steps that we can try in the attempt to troubleshoot this issue.
First off, please make sure that you have the printer power cable connected directly to a wall outlet and not a power bar/strip. Here is a document that uses a LaserJet printer as an example but it is meant for HP products in general. Please click on the following link that explains the Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector.
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I have the same problem. I put in a new black cartridge and it prints fine for a while but then it stops printing all together. I thenk have to copy and paste whatever i want to print if it is an email and put it in a word doc and then change the color.
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