By design, most printers will indicate when ink levels begin running low – often when there is 20% or more of the ink remaining. So it’s wise to continue to print until the printer indicates the cartridge can no longer be used. Some printers will stop printing at this point to prevent the print head drying out (which will cause damage). Depleted cartridges should always be changed straight away.
By design, most printers will indicate when ink levels begin running low – often when there is 20% or more of the ink remaining. So it’s wise to continue to print until the printer indicates the cartridge can no longer be used. Some printers will stop printing at this point to prevent the print head drying out (which will cause damage). Depleted cartridges should always be changed straight away. ![]() A typical reminder screen showing a low ink level for two cartridges. The Light Cyan cartridge is shown as having less than 10% ink remaining. Another warning will appear when the ink level drops to 5%, at which point the cartridge is close to needing to be replaced.
The amount of remaining ink will vary for many reasons (the number of cleaning cycles the printer has been through, the types of prints made, the number of times the printer has been switched on or off, and how long it is left on and not operating). By controlling these factors you can maximise ink yields. The following tips will help you to minimise ink wastage: ![]() ![]()
Some printers provide several quality settings, usually with differing resolution. The difference between the highest and one step down may be difficult to detect with some images.
This is an excerpt from Post Capture Pocket Guide. Visit epson.com.au for the latest Epson printers.
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