Canon Pixma iP1500 can I force it to print only in a specific color

[Just Saul]

Hi all!
Ran out of black cartridges but have a LOT of color. In Word I can print in gray if I color the characters. Tried to find a way to do the default printing color as gray in the printer preferences but... nothing worked.
Does someone know if/how can it be done?
Thanks in advance.
Saul

 

[Manuchau]

not totally sure if this would work, but try using the Greyscale setting with the matte or "other" paper setting. this should force the printer to use the colour cartridge more. On the other hand, having an empty blk cartridge might ruin your printhead.

You could also buy some blk refill ink, and easily refill the black, or buy blk compatibles for about $1.00 - $2.00 ea. This would be the best and cheapest option.

 

[Just Saul]

Thanks Manuchau for your reply!
In the meantime the printer completely gone. (Maybe like you said, because of the empty cartrigde). But anyway it's for sometime having some problems (Had to reset constantly the waste ink absorber and so), but since I have the extended warranty I am going to just return it and buy a new one. I have no idea which one, so I will post the question in a new thread. So to you, again, and to all who read this thread, thanks!
Saul

 

[Just Saul]

Hi Manuchau:
I just tried what you suggested (to satisfy my curiosity and just not let your answer be wasted and. It works! Prints in black but it prints!
Thanks again, Saul

 

[Just Saul]

And now I tried to uncheck the Greyscale box, just leave it with the only change made: from "Plain Paper" to another kind of photo paper and it prints in all the colors+ black (when I return to plain paper doesn't print the black).