When color ink is expended and black ink still remains, you can use the following settings to continue printing for a short time using only black ink.
Type of paper: plain papers, Envelope
Color: Grayscale
EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled (for Windows only)
Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink supply unit as soon as possible.
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.
The available period varies depending on the usage conditions.