Replace Ink Cartridges : Temporarily Print From Your Computer with Black Ink When Color Ink Cartridges are Expended

Temporarily Print From Your Computer with Black Ink When Color Ink Cartridges are Expended
When color ink is expended and black ink still remains, you may be able to continue printing for a short time on plain paper or envelopes using only black ink. However, you should replace the expended ink cartridge(s) as soon as possible.
Note:
This feature is not available for Mac OS X 10.4.

You may also be able to continue copying from the printer’s control panel for a short time on plain paper using only black ink. If you see a message on your LCD screen telling you that you can temporarily copy and print in black and white, follow the instructions on the screen.
Follow the instructions in these sections for your computer type:
Windows
Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6