Epson XP-420 SERIES User Manual

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
71

Epson XP-420 SERIES Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Max Print Resolution	5760 x 1440 dpi
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, USB
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Max Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Display	2.5" color LCD
Printer Type	All-in-One
Functions	Print, Scan, Copy
Mobile Printing	Epson Connect, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Input Paper Capacity	100 sheets
Paper Sizes	Letter, Legal, Envelopes
Operating System Support	Windows, Mac
Print Speed Black	9 ppm
Print Speed Color	4.5 ppm
Weight	9 lbs
Ink Cartridges	4 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)