When color ink is expended and black ink still remains, you can continue printing for a short time using only black ink. However, you should replace the expended ink cartridge(s) as soon as possible. See the following section to continue printing temporarily with black ink.
Note:
The actual amount of time will vary depending on the usage conditions, images printed, print settings, and frequency of use.
This feature is not available for Mac OS X 10.4 or earlier.
For Windows
Note:
This function is available only when Status Monitor 3 is enabled. To enable the status monitor, access the printer driver and click the Maintenance tab and then the Extended Settings button. In the Extended Settings window, check the Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3 check box.
Follow the steps below to continue printing temporarily with black ink.
When EPSON Status Monitor 3 tells you to cancel your print job, click Stop or Cancel Print to cancel your print job.
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If the error stating that a color ink cartridge is expended originates with another computer on the network, you may need to cancel the print job at the printer.
Load plain paper or envelope.
Note:
Paper cassette 2 supports paper B5 or larger only.
This feature is not available for Mac OS X 10.4 or earlier.
Follow the steps below to continue printing temporarily with black ink.
If printing can not be resumed, click the printer icon in the Dock. If an error message is displayed prompting you to cancel the print job, click Delete and follow the steps below to reprint the document with black ink.
Note:
If the error stating that a color ink cartridge is expended originates with another computer on the network, you may need to cancel the print job at the printer.