Setting the Ink Usage Control

The procedure for configuring the ink usage control function is as follows:

1. Select Ink Usage Control from the pop-up menu on the Canon IJ Printer Utility

2. If necessary, complete the following settings:

   Save Black Ink

   Controls the consumption of black ink during printing. This function allows you to save black ink.
   To use this function, select Plain Paper for Media Type in the Quality & Media pop-up menu of the Print dialog. Also, set Print Quality to Standard, or select Custom and set Quality to the 2nd level from the right.

   Use Composite Black (Immediate Measure)

   Instead of using black ink, the printer combines color inks to synthesize black for printing the black sections.
   Use this function only as an immediate and temporary measure, when the black ink runs out and there is no replacement at that time. You should leave this check box unchecked under normal circumstances.
   To use this function, select Plain Paper for Media Type in the Quality & Media pop-up menu of the Print dialog. Also, set Print Quality to Standard, or select Custom and set Quality to the 2nd or 3rd level from the right.

   Important

   • The confirmation message will appear when you execute printing.
   • Uncheck this check box after replacing the black ink tank with a new one.

3. Save the settings

   Click Apply. Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
   The settings will be enabled hereafter.

Important

• The print quality may deteriorate when Ink Usage Control is used.
• The Ink Usage Control function does not work when:
  • A type of paper other than Plain Paper is selected from the Media Type menu of the Quality & Media pop-up menu in the Print dialog.
  • "XXX (borderless)" is selected from the Paper Size pop-up menu in the Page Setup dialog.
• Save Black Ink and Use Composite Black (Immediate Measure) cannot be used at the same time.