Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for Windows Only)
When black ink is running low and there is enough color ink remaining, you can use a mixture of color inks to create black. You can continue printing while preparing a replacement black ink cartridge.
This feature is only available when you select the following settings in the printer driver.
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Paper Type: plain papers
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Quality: Standard
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EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled
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If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.
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Composite black looks slightly different from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.
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To maintain the quality of the print head, black ink is also consumed.
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Options |
Description |
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Yes |
Select to use a mixture of color inks to create black. This window is displayed the next time you print a similar job. |
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No |
Select to continue using the remaining black ink. This window is displayed the next time you print a similar job. |
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Disable this feature |
Select to continue using the remaining black ink. This window is not displayed until you replace the black ink cartridge and it runs low again. |