Setting the Ink Usage Control

Ink Usage Control

1. Open the printer driver setup window

2. Click Ink Usage Control on the Maintenance tab

   The Ink Usage Control dialog box opens.

3. If necessary, complete the following settings:

   Save Black Ink

   Controls the consumption of black ink during printing. This function allows you to save black ink.
   To use this function, select Plain Paper for Media Type on the Main tab, and set Standard for Print Quality.

   Important

   • The Save Black Ink function does not work when:
     • Booklet is selected for Page Layout on the Page Setup tab
     • Duplex Printing (Manual) is checked on the Page Setup tab

   Use Composite Black (Immediate Measure)

   Instead of using black ink, the printer combines color inks to synthesize black for printing the black sections.
   Use this function only as an immediate and temporary measure, when the black ink runs out and there is no replacement at that time. You should leave this check box unchecked under normal circumstances.
   To use this function, select Plain Paper for Media Type on the Main tab. Also, set Print Quality to Standard, or in the Custom dialog box, set the quality level to 2 or 3.

   Important

   • The confirmation message will appear when you execute printing.
   • Uncheck this check box after replacing the black ink tank with a new one.

4. Save the settings

   Click OK.
   The selected settings are enabled hereafter.

Important

• The print quality may deteriorate when Ink Usage Control is used.
• The Ink Usage Control function does not work when:
  • A type of paper other than Plain Paper is selected for Media Type on the Main tab.
  • Borderless is selected for Page Layout on the Page Setup tab.
• Save Black Ink and Use Composite Black (Immediate Measure) cannot be used at the same time.