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In printer properties, select black and white

 

--or--

 

you can also setup a second printer that only does black and white

To avoid using colored ink for documents that are mostly text you can re-install your printer using a different name. Likewise you can force landscape for all prints the same way. After installation you set the properties for what you want.


https://www.howtogeek.com/362957/how-to-install-the-same-printer-twice-with-different-settings-on-wi...

How to set default to color or black and white.

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@Kursk1 you can't. On OJ Pro 8710 if any ink cartridge is empty the printer will stop printing.




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