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Question posted by thopwood on June 1st, 2011

Does There Have To Be Colored Ink In The Printer To Only Print In Black Ink?

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on June 1st, 2011 2:16 PM
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Yes. All modern color printers require both color and black ink to be full or they will not print.  It would be great if they included an option to get around that but so far I have not seen that they do or plan to.


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Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 1

... provides detailed information on the core technologies used in Epson printers and all ink solution. Print Quality-Core Printing Technologies The core technologies used in Epson ink jet printers work together to produce brilliant Photo Quality color, sharp text, and incredible print speeds Small Ink Droplet Size Small ink droplets produce smoother gradations and greater tonal control Epson...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 2

... compares to increase the number of print head nozzles Page 2 A smaller ink droplet allows the printer to produce a greater number of different colored "printed dots" because a wider range of tiny droplets can produce high print quality without sacrificing print speed and without having to thermal ink jet technology, used in consistent ink droplets without increasing the number...
Technical Brief (Ink Jet Printers) - Page 3

... are for optional cartridges, and you see continuous tone color. Specifications subject to meet every printing need. High Quality Halftoning: Every ink jet printer uses a method referred to produce their best output quality when used herein are specifically designed to get sharp black text, superb photo quality photos, or both on...
Product Information Guide - Page 2

... (8.5 x 14 inches) A4 (8.3 x 11.7 inches) S041062 S041067 S041061 Specifications Printing Printing method On-demand ink jet Nozzle configuration Black: 90 nozzles Color: 270 nozzles (90 each cartridge: cyan, magenta, yellow) Print direction Bidirectional with logic seeking Ink Cartridges Color Cyan, magenta, yellow, black Cartridge life 6 months at 77 °F (25 °C) after opening...
Product Information Guide - Page 3

... Serial Bus Specifications Revision 2.0 Bit rate 480 Mbps (High speed device) Adaptable connector USB Series B Cable length Under 6.6 feet (2 meters) Safety Approvals Safety EMC UL 60950-1 CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1 FCC part 15 Subpart B class B CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 Class B 6/06 3 Epson Stylus CX6000 Series * When printing with the short edge first.
Product Information Guide - Page 5

...ink jet papers designed for special loading instructions. Slide the left edge guide against the right edge guide and beneath the tabs. (The printed..., even when printing in landscape mode. ❏ Load letterhead or preprinted paper into the printer top edge first...page 6 for capacity guidelines on the left edge guide. Epson Stylus CX6000 Series 4. Insert the paper, printable side up to the ...
Product Information Guide - Page 6

...Stylus CX6000 Series 4. Load up Note: For best results, press each envelope flat before loading, or load one envelope at a time, flap edge left edge guide against the right edge guide. Select the following settings when printing...facedown on the glass, in the printer software: Paper Plain paper Epson ... Presentation Paper Matte Epson Photo Quality Ink Jet Paper Envelopes Type or Media...
Product Information Guide - Page 7

.... Copying You can remove the document cover. Press the l or r button to select Letter. 6/06 7 Press the paper size button to select Color or B&W (black and white) copies. 7. Epson Stylus CX6000 Series 2. Close the document cover gently so that your photos as described on . 2. When you want your photos. Press the r Copy button to...
Product Information Guide - Page 9

... and then stays on the photo viewer screen and select them (see the next section) ❏ Print an index sheet so you want to stop printing, press the y Stop/Clear Settings button. If you loaded). Epson Stylus CX6000 Series 3. Select Photo Paper, Matte Paper, or Plain Paper (whichever you select Photo Paper or Matte...
Product Information Guide - Page 10

... to print only those...printed first. Note: If you want one circle is printed completely so the CX6000...stop printing,...print with your selected photos. 5. Close the document cover. 4. Printing All Photos or DPOF Photos Follow the steps below to print...print to change your CX6000 Series is not connected to print... printing.... flashes, and the CX6000 Series starts printing the index sheets. ...
Product Information Guide - Page 13

... EPSON Scan. Checking the Print Head Nozzles and Ink If your image(s). Place your image as described on the scanner as necessary. 9. What happens next depends on -screen User's Guide for the Color Restoration option in EPSON Scan's Full Auto, Home, and Professional Mode screens: 1. Epson Stylus CX6000 Series Restoring Color in Faded Photos You can...
Product Information Guide - Page 15

... r button to select Press Start to prevent the ink from dirt and dust and store it in the printer list, click OK, and select EPSON Status Monitor. Epson Stylus CX6000 Series Checking the Ink Supply To check your ink supply, do the following: ❏ Windows: Double-click the printer icon on your taskbar (in the lower right...
Product Information Guide - Page 17

... being aligned. Click Finish to print a color horizontal alignment sheet. If you can 't find an aligned pattern, choose the one that pattern in the printer list, click OK, and select Print Head Alignment. 4. Select your CX6000 Series in the box on the screen and click Next. Epson Stylus CX6000 Series Aligning the Print Head If your printouts look...
Product Information Guide - Page 18

... sure the ink cartridge holder is misaligned, align the print head (see page 14); Related Documentation CPD-21814 CPD-21815 CPD-21816 Epson Stylus CX6000 Series Start Here sheet Epson Stylus CX6000 Series Quick Guide Epson Stylus CX6000 Series CD-ROM (includes on-screen User's Guide) Caution: Be sure to remove the tape after installing the printer in its...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 2

... Your Computer 22 Printing in Windows 22 Printing with a Macintosh 25 Using Special Papers 28 Scanning a Photo or Document 31 Basic Scanning 31 Restoring Color in Faded Photos 33 Maintaining Your CX6000 Series All-in-One 34 Checking the Print Head Nozzles 34 Cleaning the Print Head 35 Checking the Ink Cartridge Status 36 Replacing Ink Cartridges 37...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 9

...the document on the glass as the original. The light indicates which type is being printed; Do not pull out paper that is selected. 8. Press the l or r button... matte paper. Copying a Document 1. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX6000 Series all-in-one is turned on. 2. Press the r Copy button to select Color or B&W (black and white)copies. Copy button 7. Press the paper size...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 16

... computer (or your card. Press the x Start button. If you want to cancel printing more than 30 photos on the memory card, you want to print, scan the sheet, and let the Epson Stylus CX6000 Series all-in-one automatically print the selected photos. Note: Make sure the triangle mark on the upper left corner...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 26

For more information about printer settings, click the ? button. 7. You see page 28) Select Color or Black ink Select higher quality or faster printing (if available) Select Automatic mode Note: In certain programs, you may need to print at a later time. ■ Paper Handling: Select page printing options, such as necessary: Select your settings, you can choose other...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 37

...a cartridge, you can purchase genuine Epson ink and paper from an Epson authorized reseller. Make sure the Epson Stylus CX6000 Series all the steps in the print head nozzles may dry out. Then press...cartridge needs to change cartridges. Use these part numbers when you order or purchase new ink cartridges: Color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number 69 68 (High-Capacity) 69 69 69 T code...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 52

...does not cover ribbons, ink cartridges or third party parts, components, or peripheral devices added to the Epson product after its authorized service center, where the printer will be fixed and sent... days of receipt of the replacement printer in the United States and Canada. This warranty does not cover any color change or fading of prints or reimbursement of materials or services ...

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