diff --git a/k4MarlinWrapper/examples/clicRec_e4h_input.py b/k4MarlinWrapper/examples/clicRec_e4h_input.py
index 660946ce..e95f30c0 100644
--- a/k4MarlinWrapper/examples/clicRec_e4h_input.py
+++ b/k4MarlinWrapper/examples/clicRec_e4h_input.py
@@ -42,8 +42,8 @@
 parser.add_argument(
     "--iosvc", action="store_true", default=False, help="Use IOSvc instead of PodioDataSvc"
 )
-parser.add_argument("--rec-output", default=False, help="Output file name for the REC file")
-parser.add_argument("--dst-output", default=False, help="Output file name for the DST file")
+parser.add_argument("--rec-output", help="Output file name for the REC file")
+parser.add_argument("--dst-output", help="Output file name for the DST file")
 
 args = parser.parse_known_args()[0]