Temporarily Printing With Black Ink; Temporarily Printing With Black Ink - Control Panel - Epson WF-C5290 Series User Manual

User's Guide
When a message is displayed prompting you to replace the maintenance box, refer to the animations displayed on
the control panel. The need for replacement of the box does not mean that your printer has ceased to operate in
accordance with its specifications. The Epson warranty does not cover the cost of this replacement. It is a user-
serviceable part.
Note:
When it is full, you cannot print until the maintenance box is replaced to avoid ink leakage.
Related Information
"Maintenance Box Handling Precautions" on page 83
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Temporarily Printing with Black Ink

When color ink is expended and black ink still remains, you can use the following settings to continue printing for
a short time using only black ink.
❏ Type of paper: plain papers, Envelope
❏ Color: Grayscale
❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled (for Windows only)
Because this feature is only available for approximately five days, replace the expended ink supply unit as soon as
possible.
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.
❏ The available period varies depending on the usage conditions.

Temporarily Printing with Black Ink - Control Panel

1. When a message is displayed prompting you to replace the ink supply units, press the OK button.
A message is displayed telling you that you can temporarily print with black ink.
2. Check the message, and then press the OK button.
3. If you want to print in monochrome, select No, cancel printing.
The ongoing job is canceled, and you can print on plain paper with margins around the edges.
Replacing Ink Supply Units and Other Consumables
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