Epson L386 SERIES User Manual

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Conserving Black Ink when the Black Ink Is Low (for
Windows Only)
When black ink is running low and there is enough color ink remaining, you can use a mixture of color inks to
create black. You can continue printing while preparing a replacement black ink cartridge.
is feature is only available when you select the following settings in the printer driver.
❏ Paper Type: plain papers
❏ Quality: Standard
❏ EPSON Status Monitor 3: Enabled
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.
❏ Composite black looks slightly dierent from pure black. In addition, the print speed is reduced.
❏ To maintain the quality of the print head, black ink is also consumed.
Options Description
Yes Select to use a mixture of color inks to create black. This window is displayed the next time
you print a similar job.
No Select to continue using the remaining black ink. This window is displayed the next time
you print a similar job.
Disable this feature Select to continue using the remaining black ink. This window is not displayed until you
replace the black ink cartridge and it runs low again.
User's Guide
Replacing Ink Cartridges
79

Epson L386 SERIES Specifications

General

Ink Tank System	Yes
Output Paper Capacity	30 Sheets
Print Technology	Inkjet
Printing Method	Inkjet
Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Minimum Ink Droplet Size	3 pl
Copy Speed (Black)	7.7 cpm
Copy Speed (Color)	3.8 ipm (ISO/IEC 29183)
Scanner Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Ink Bottle Capacity (Color)	70 ml (each color)
Paper Formats	A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal
Input Paper Capacity	100 sheets
Connectivity	USB, WiFi
Operating Systems Supported	Windows, macOS
Dimensions	375 x 347 x 179 mm