https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/mg6800-Is-it-ok-to-just-install-the-black-ink-cartridge/m-p/441463#M66912 <P>Hi,</P> <P>If you only have the black in installed, the printer will go into an error state stating you need to replace the cartridges.&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>Did this answer your question? Please click the Accept as Solution button so that others may find the answer as well.</SPAN></P> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:44:59 GMT ArthurJ 2023-10-16T16:44:59Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/mg6800-Is-it-ok-to-just-install-the-black-ink-cartridge/m-p/441015#M66870 <P>Do I have to remove the empty color cartridges"</P> Fri, 13 Oct 2023 19:06:59 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/mg6800-Is-it-ok-to-just-install-the-black-ink-cartridge/m-p/441015#M66870 abnersgold 2023-10-13T19:06:59Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/mg6800-Is-it-ok-to-just-install-the-black-ink-cartridge/m-p/441463#M66912 <P>Hi,</P> <P>If you only have the black in installed, the printer will go into an error state stating you need to replace the cartridges.&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN>Did this answer your question? Please click the Accept as Solution button so that others may find the answer as well.</SPAN></P> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 16:44:59 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/mg6800-Is-it-ok-to-just-install-the-black-ink-cartridge/m-p/441463#M66912 ArthurJ 2023-10-16T16:44:59Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/mg6800-Is-it-ok-to-just-install-the-black-ink-cartridge/m-p/441480#M66919 <P>Yes,&nbsp; &nbsp;Thank you.&nbsp; &nbsp;I understand it is OK to leave the empty color cartridges installed when installing the XL black.</P> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:30:07 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Desktop-Inkjet-Printers/mg6800-Is-it-ok-to-just-install-the-black-ink-cartridge/m-p/441480#M66919 abnersgold 2023-10-16T18:30:07Z