Related Information
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“Canceling Printing - Mac OS” on page 89
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“Loading Paper in the Rear Paper Feed” on page 57
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“Printing Basics - Mac OS” on page 69
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
Note:
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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.
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.
User's Guide
Replacing Ink Cartridges and Other Consumables
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