Operation Manual
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.
is 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 dierent from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.
❏ To maintain the quality of the print head, black ink is also consumed.
Menu Descriptions
Yes Select to use a mixture of color inks and photo black ink 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
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