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Question posted by bleighe88 on July 27th, 2013

Can I Print Using Black Ink Only When My Color Ink Runs Out?

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Answer #1: Posted by sabrie on July 27th, 2013 11:48 AM
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Hi there. You can not make changes once the color ink tank is empty. You must do the change before the color ink is completely empty.


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Quick Guide - Page 24

.... Print head cleaning uses ink, so clean it 's finished, you do not use your product's LCD screen: Note: Printing stops when an ink cartridge is low. If quality does not improve, one of letter- Cleaning the Print Head If print quality has declined and the nozzle check pattern indicates clogged nozzles, you may not be replaced. If a color cartridge...
Quick Guide - Page 30

... the B&W or Color x Start button twice to continue printing. ■ Make sure your paper is loaded short edge first and is positioned against the right side with black ink; Also, place ... setting and test the connection using EPSON Scan Settings. ■ If network communication was interrupted while starting EPSON Scan, exit EPSON Scan, and restart it to print a network status sheet. Cannot...
Quick Guide - Page 37

... remove or tear the label on the side of the ink cartridge when you remove it from dirt and dust and store it ; otherwise, print quality may decline or you may not be a remote risk of black ink may be able to print normally. ■ Use an ink cartridge before installing it in the same environment as...
Quick Guide - Page 38

...the following two conditions: (1) this device may cause undesired operation. and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used to determine the number of devices that may not cause harmful interference,... call. Trade Name: Type of Product: Model: Marketing Name: Epson Multifunction printer C471A WF-2540 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment complies with the applicable...
User Guide - Page 5

... 104 Selecting a Scan Size - Mac OS X 81 Checking Print Status - Mac OS X 81 Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button 83 Scanning ...84 Starting a Scan...84 Starting a Scan Using the Product Control Panel 84 Scan to USB Device Options ...86 Changing Default Scan Button Settings 87 Starting a Scan Using the Epson Scan Icon 87 Starting a Scan from a Scanning...
User Guide - Page 7

... Status ...184 Checking Cartridge Status on the LCD Screen 184 Checking Cartridge Status with Windows 185 Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X 188 Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges...190 Ink Cartridge Part Numbers ...190 Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges 191 Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility 197 Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges 198 7
User Guide - Page 8

Mac OS X 199 Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows 201 Adjusting Print Quality...203 Print Head Maintenance...203 Print Head Nozzle Check...203 Checking the Nozzles Using the Product Control Panel 203 Checking the Nozzles Using a Computer Utility 206 Print Head Cleaning ...209 Cleaning the Print Head Using the Product Control Panel 209 Cleaning the Print Head Using a Computer Utility 211 ...
User Guide - Page 26

... the Sleep Timer setting. 4. Parent topic: The Sleep Timer Epson Connect Solutions for Smartphones, Tablets, and More You can use your home, office, or even across the globe. 3. Using Epson Email Print Using the Epson iPrint Mobile App Using Epson Remote Print Using Epson Scan to Cloud. Close the Printer Settings window. Epson offers these solutions to...
User Guide - Page 79

... color using controls in the print window. ColorSync Prints using the Gamma setting. You can manage color using only your product. 1. Note: Fix Photo uses a sophisticated face recognition technology to optimize photos that apply to all the print jobs you can also select a color Mode setting for your product and paper to help match image colors. Off (No Color Adjustment) Turns off color...
User Guide - Page 80

... that contain no text or images. Mac OS X Parent topic: Printing with Mac OS X Printing Preferences - Quiet Mode Lessens noise during printing when you to print using black ink when a color ink cartridge is expended. High Speed Printing Speeds up printing, but may reduce print quality. 80 Select any of the available printing preferences. 5. Click OK. Select Driver. Mac OS X You can...
User Guide - Page 81

... you have selected your print job, control printing, and check ink cartridge status. 1. Checking Print Status - Mac OS X Printing Your Document or Photo - You see the print status window: 81 Mac OS X During printing, you are ready to receive warning notifications from the printer software when ink is low. Click Print at the bottom of your print settings, you can...
User Guide - Page 184

...replace it. Note: Please dispose of your ink cartridges using your product's LCD screen. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Check Cartridge Status Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows Check Cartridge Status Your product and...
User Guide - Page 188

... your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility and select Open Printer Utility. • Mac OS X 10.5: In the Apple menu or the Dock, select System Preferences. Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Checking Cartridge Status with Mac OS X You can check your cartridge status using a utility on your Mac. 1. Select...
User Guide - Page 190

...-463-7766). After some ink is used for priming, the rest is available for resale. Ink color Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Part number Standard-capacity 200 200 200 200 High-capacity 200XL 200XL 200XL 200XL Parent topic: Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges 190 Related tasks Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges Related topics Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Purchase Epson...
User Guide - Page 197

... taskbar and select Printer Settings. Select Print & Fax or Print & Scan, select your product, and select Open Print Queue. Select Utility. Select Print & Fax, select your product, and...Preferences. Related tasks Placing Originals on the Scanner Glass Replacing Ink Cartridges Using a Computer Utility You can use the Ink Cartridge Replacement utility to replace a cartridge before it is ...
User Guide - Page 198

...Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using black ink. Parent topic: Replacing Ink Cartridges Related concepts Purchase Epson Ink Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your computer using your ink cartridges as possible for future printing. Replace the expended...
User Guide - Page 199

... setting. 6. Click the printer icon in black ink with only black ink on plain paper or on an envelope. 1. Access the print settings in your document. Click the Main tab. 5. Windows Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Print your print application. 4. Load plain paper or an envelope in Black to cancel your document. Click OK...
User Guide - Page 200

... screen appears on another computer on a network, you can temporarily print with only black ink, click the Delete icon to cancel your product, and select Options & Supplies. 5. Close the utility window. 9. Click OK. 8. 2. Mac OS X 10.8: Click the button to cancel the print job using the product control panel. 3. In the Apple menu or the...
User Guide - Page 201

... using the remaining black ink for the document you reinstall the black ink cartridge. 201 To use this feature to continue using the remaining black ink. Mac OS X Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Conserving Low Black Ink with Windows The following window appears when black ink runs low and there is more color ink. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color...
User Guide - Page 228

..., turn it may prime improperly and use excess ink the next time you may not have problems installing software, disconnect the cable and carefully follow the instructions on and any necessary cables are securely connected at both ends. If you install ink cartridges, the product must prime its print head. Contact your System Administrator...

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