@print-me-please, Welcome to the HP Support Community!
Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your HP OfficeJet Pro 9130b All-in-One Printer!
We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.
I hear you—that sounds like a frustrating situation. Let’s go through a few things to get your printer working as smoothly as possible.
Printing in Black & White When a Color Runs Out
By default, many HP printers require all cartridges to have ink, even for black-and-white printing. However, you should be able to bypass this manually. Since it sounds like you’re already selecting "Print in Black & White" at the printer, try setting grayscale as the default in your printer driver:
On Mac:
Go to System Preferences> Printers & Scanners.
Select your printer and click Options & Supplies.
Under Options, check for a setting like "Use Black Ink Only" or "Grayscale."
On Windows:
Go to Control Panel> Devices & Printers.
Right-click your printer and choose Printing Preferences.
Look for an option like "Print in Grayscale" and set it as default.
That should prevent the printer from needing manual confirmation every time.
Error: "Continuous Ink Supply"
This error typically appears when:
The printer detects a non-HP ink system (which I assume is not the case here).
The printer firmware is out of date.
There's a sensor issue in the ink supply system.
Try this:
Power Cycle: Unplug the printer completely (including the power cord), wait 60 seconds, then plug it back in.
Check for Firmware Updates: Log into the printer’s web interface (type its IP address in a browser) and look for a firmware update.
Reset the Printer: Go to the printer menu > Setup> Printer Maintenance> Restore Factory Defaults.
Scanning Without Ink
Unfortunately, HP printers often block all functions if they detect an ink issue. Some models allow scanning from a computer instead of the printer panel. Try using HP Smart on your Mac or Windows PC:
Open the HP Smart app.
Click Scan and try scanning from there.
Let me know if this helps!
Take care, and have an amazing day!
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