Can you still print in black and white if you run out of color ink?

This is not a good solution but I was under a deadline and had to get documents printed. I would suggest investing in a Brother b&w laser and keeping this one for color, faxing and scanning. Here is how you can get it to print b&w with empty color cartridges: Take the empty color cartridge out. You will notice that it is spring-loaded and if you push the side that is towards the printer, there is a little window that shows the ink level. While pushed in, tape the ink tank window with black electric tape. Be careful and make sure the tape covers only the ink tank window. Insert the cartridge back and the printer will show that color cartridge as full. Make sure to do this with all the color cartridges when they get empty and print in black and white ONLY. Printing color may damage the printer if you do this!! B&W only!

does it come with ink cartridges ?

Yes, but cartridges are only starter cartridges. The supplied cartridges are only 40-60% capacity of purchased separately cartridges, maybe. Much like all new printers with supplied ink cartridges.

am not set up for wireless will.brother mfc j450dw printer work

Yes, you just have to connect it diretly to your computer using the included cable. Hope this helps..BTW, I've gone through 3 printers in 3 years, all with some problems. This Brother far exceedes every one of them, and works flawlessly. No problems whatsoever.

I'm leaning toward buying Brother because ink costs are said to be less expensive than other manufactures. Any one know if this is true?

That depends. If you run out of any color you can't print in black. You have to use Brother ink cartridges or it won't work. I'm very sorry I bought this.

B&W Pages per Minute	33 ppm
Color Pages per Minute	5
Duplex	Yes
Color	Black
Paper Size	8.5 inch x 11 Inches, 8.5 inch x 14 Inches, 8.5 inch x 11.7 Inches
Maximum Sheet Capacity	100
Media Size Maximum	8.5 x 14 inch
Hardware Connectivity	USB
Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Resolution	19200
Additional Printer Functions	Copy, Scan, Fax
Control Method	App
Controller Type	Android
Print media	Glossy photo paper
Scanner Type	document
Maximum Copy Speed Black and White	33 ppm
Display Type	LCD
Compatible Devices	Smartphones, PC, Laptops
Printer Type	Inkjet
Additional Features	Auto-Document Feeder
Printer Output Type	Color
Item Weight	19 Pounds

Brother MFCJ450DW Wireless with Scanner, Copier and Fax Inkjet Printer

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