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Can i print in black if my printer has run out of coloured ink?

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Hi judysimeon

Goto the printer settings page and change the settings to print in black . Normally it is set for color - when color and black will print - You will find the question Print in Color Or Black Each has a check box. Check the box for black. With this setting, everything will print in black including the color text and graphics.
Most printers let you do this. However, some printers keep telling you to replace the color cartridge.

Hope this will work for you.
Good Luck
luciana44

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