Frustrated Canon PIXMA iP1200 user - not able to print with black only cartridge?

Question

I just realized that my Canon PIXMA printer won't be able to print plain black color when the color cartridge has already run out. I thought all printers will since I don't need color, just plain black text. Is there any recommended printer that gives me freedom to have only a plain black cartridge (even if color is depleted), refill, not expensive cartridge (not strict on quality). Thanks.

Answer 1

most printer you can't

Answer 2

Yeah, today's printer does not allow you to print when one of the color (black, cyan, magenta and yellow) run out of ink. This is to prevent the damage of your print-head.

You may consider to buy mono laser printer. Inkjet printer tends to have a problem if you are not printing regularly.

Hope this help, to solve your problem, try to replace your cartridge with a new one. If still does not working, you may need to do head cleaning from your printer properties.

Answer 3

Just get a cheap refill kit from here http://www.misterinkjet.com/canon3.htm