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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.

  • Paper Type: plain papers

  • Quality: Standard

  • EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled

Note:

  • 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.

  • Composite black looks slightly different from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.

  • To maintain the quality of the print head, black ink is also consumed.

Options

Description

Yes

Select to use a mixture of color inks to create black. This window is displayed the next time you print a similar job.

No

Select to continue using the remaining black ink. This window is displayed the next time you print a similar job.

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.