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Which print option uses less of the color cartridges, "Black Ink only" OR "Grayscale Off".  Is there any option that uses ONLY the black ink cartridge?

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  • Black & White or Black Ink Only: The printer uses only the black ink cartridge to produce a black & white print out. Any colors present in an original document or photo are converted to black. Select this setting when you want to print only with the black ink cartridge.
  • Grayscale: The printer uses a mix of color inks to produce a high quality black printout. Select this setting when you want high quality black & white documents or photos.



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