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Question posted by vortexman047 on January 23rd, 2014

How Do I Get Printer To Print In Black And White When Color Cartridge Is Out

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on January 23rd, 2014 7:52 PM
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Q: How do I print in black/grayscale only? A: Open a document, then follow the steps below for your operating system to select Black/Grayscale or Grayscalein the printer driver.

 

Note: To keep the print head clear and ready to print, the printer uses a small amount of ink from all the cartridges whenever it prints. Even if you select Black/Grayscale or Grayscale, some color ink is still being used. Black/Grayscale or Grayscale is not recommended for printing black-and-white photos.

Windows:
  1. Open the File menu and select Print.
  2. Make sure the product is selected as the printer.
  3. Click Properties or Preferences.

    Note: If you don't see these buttons, click Setup, Printer, or Options, then click Properties or Preferences on the next screen.

  4. Click the Main or Advanced tab.
  5. Select Black/Grayscale under Print Options.
  6. Click OK.
Mac OS X:
  1. Open the File menu and select Print.
  2. Make sure the product is selected as the printer.
  3. Click the button to expand the Print window, if necessary.
  4. Select Print Settings from the printer options pop-up menu.
  5. Select Grayscale for the Color setting.

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Quick Guide - Page 24

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Quick Guide - Page 25

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Quick Guide - Page 30

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Start Here - Page 4

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User Guide - Page 7

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User Guide - Page 29

... before starting the Google Cloud Print setup. Click Finish printer registration to the Usage Advisory and click Next. 8. Click Register. 7. If the option still doesn't appear, select the Firmware Update option and follow these steps: 1. Using Google Cloud Print With a Google Account, you can print from your Apple or Android device to update your product...
User Guide - Page 78

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User Guide - Page 79

... to Advanced Settings and select settings for your printer software, or turn off color management in your printer software so you manage color using only your product, and select Options & Supplies. 79 Click the arrow next to your product. 1. You can also select a color Mode setting for printing photos and graphics and the Fix Red-Eye...
User Guide - Page 81

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User Guide - Page 110

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User Guide - Page 184

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User Guide - Page 188

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User Guide - Page 190

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User Guide - Page 198

...Cartridges Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges When a color ink cartridge is expended, you can temporarily continue printing from your product's control panel. Replace the expended color cartridge as soon as necessary. 2. Note: You cannot print with expended color ink cartridges using your computer using black ink. Mac OS X 198 Printing With Expended Color Cartridges...
User Guide - Page 199

... the Dock. 199 Click the Main tab. 5. Select the Black/Grayscale checkbox. 7. Click Stop or Cancel Print to cancel the print job using the product control panel. 2. Click OK. 8. Print your print job. Windows Cancelling Printing Using a Product Button Printing With Expended Color Cartridges - Click the printer icon in black ink with only black ink on plain paper or on an envelope...
User Guide - Page 201

... the pop-up menu. 12. Parent topic: Printing With Black Ink and Expended Color Cartridges Related tasks Selecting Basic Print Settings - Click Print to continue using the remaining black ink for the document you are printing. • Click Disable this feature, it remains disabled until you have selected Plain Paper/Bright White Paper as the paper type setting. 13...
User Guide - Page 253

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User Guide - Page 256

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User Guide - Page 271

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