01-24-2022 06:15 PM
How can I get my MX922 to use only the black cartridges to print in black and white?
I have seen the replies from Canon that do not address the issue; even to the point of suggesting an override by pressing the red Stop button. I figured out that it meant to use the Stop button on the printer itself; hold for 5-7 seconds, then press OK to get the override to work.
Since Canon said the override method may damage my printer over time, can I just replace the cyan, yellow, and magenta color cartridges with the same size black cartridges?
I don't understand why color cartridges are used when I specify printing in black and white only, not grayscale.
Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
01-25-2022 09:22 AM
Greetings,
If you select the "Plain Paper" option, you should be able to print.
But if you have empty inks, this might cause a printing issue. You cannot insert black cartridges in place of color. If you need high volume B&W printing, choosing a non color model might be a better option.
Why are color cartridges used for printing black?
The answer.
White is the absence of color
Black is the presence of all colors.
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06-25-2023 09:13 PM
That response is bogus. Macs can print from either Black Ink tank alone or together.
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