Color prints are very much more expressive than black prints. But, if you have exhausted the color ink of your ink cartridge or want to print without color for some reason, and you are looking for an answer to the question, how do I get my Epson printer to print without color ink? Then this blog will help you in printing without color ink on your Epson printer.
Tips to Print Without Color on Epson Printer
Before going through the tips mentioned below to make your Epson printer print without color, ascertain that you have turned on the 'Staus Monitor' of your Epson printer:
- Cancel all the printing commands you gave before your color ink ran out if you are trying to print without color because you exhausted the color ink.
- Load some plain papers in the input tray, go to the print application menu on your computer and click on the 'Locate printer Settings' option.
- Next, click on the option of 'Bright Paper,' 'Envelope,' or 'Plain Paper.'
Check the checkbox available next to the 'Black/Grayscale' option and after this, click on OK. - After giving the 'Print' command, click on the 'Print in Black' option in the pop-up window.
By following the steps mentioned above, you will print with your Epson printer without the color ink.
If you have not exhausted the color ink of your Epson printer ink cartridge but want to print with black ink only for some reason, then read further to know the steps.
Steps to Print with Black Ink Only
Epson printers are very flexible and can operate as per your preferences. If you want to print with black ink only, even though your color ink is available in an ample amount, then try the steps below to meet your printing need:
- Turn ON your Epson printer first and make sure that your printer is connected to the computer.
- Cancel all the printing commands available in the printing queue.
- From the control panel option of your computer, visit or go to the 'Printers and Devices' option.
- Now, select your Epson printer and right-click to go to the settings.
- Choose the 'Black/Grayscale' option and then click on OK.
- Once you have given the printing command, don't forget to choose the 'Print in Black' option to get your prints in black color only.
Above are the steps or methods to get your prints in black only if you have exhausted the color ink or print in black only as per your preference. If you don't get the desired results by following the steps above, repeat the above steps to rule out the mistakes done in the setup, and always ensure that you are using the latest driver of your Epson printer.