Why does my printer have two black ink cartridges?

The other smaller black contains a dye based ink which is used more for photo or image printing.By using the 2 black cartridges the printer is able to produce crisp, dark text and by switching in picture mode it can also then use the smaller dye based ink to produce the highest quality photos.

Can you put 2 black ink cartridges in a Canon printer?

You can only install two black ink cartridges if your printer uses two different types of black ink. With these printers, like the Canon PIXMA TS5020, you need to install two different black ink cartridges.

Do I need both black and color cartridge to print?

However, you do need to have all of the printer cartridges installed in the printer for it to work. For example, if you remove a depleted black printer cartridge and try to print with the just color cartridges installed, your printer will not function.

What happens if I use the wrong ink cartridge?

If you install the wrong ink cartridge in your printer, you will likely receive an error message on your printer display that prevents you from using the printer. Printer cartridge chips and the contacts inside the printer are very sensitive and can easily be damaged if they are mishandled.

What happens if you use incompatible ink?

If you somehow manage to squeeze one manufacturer’s cartridges into another one’s hardware, you run the risk of damaging printheads and cartridge bays, voiding the warranty on your printer and being unable to return a now-open ink tank that shows signs of misuse.

Is there more than one ink tank of the following color?

After removing red & small black cartridges several times, tapping on side of desk and wiping ink sponge with paper towel, the message continues & machine not operable. Re: More than one ink tank of the following color is installed — Red. 07-14-2013 08:10 PM

Why is ink level not detected on canon U130?

U130 The remaining ink level cannot be correctly detected. (The lamp on the ink tank flashes.) Replace the ink tank and close the Scanning Unit (Cover). Instructions to replace an ink tank. Printing with an ink tank that was once empty may damage the machine.

Is there more than one ink tank in Pixma mg 5220?

After three new ink cartridges, yellow, red & small black, installed in PIXMA MG 5220 multi function machine, machine displayed following message: More than one ink tank of the following color is installed — Red.

Is the 1ink toner cartridge compatible with my printer?

Every printer ink and toner cartridge sold by 1ink.com undergoes a thorough testing process, and it is certified to be fully compatible with your printer. Each product is checked for quality and performance before it is professionally packaged and shipped to our customers.