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My HP officejet G85 refuses to print / copy b&w (also when operated locally) with a full the cartridge ) when the color one is empty. Is there any work around to supress that blockage and print/copy b&w only.
Probably not. I would get HP’s cheapest wireless B&W laser printer - it’s great, and the toner is inexpensive. If you need color, get a canon.