If you want to print using only the black or only the color ink, follow the steps below.
![Note](/library/CANON/ImagesGlobal/Sm_Note.png)
Don't remove the cartridge you don't wish to use. The printer won't start unless both cartridges are installed.
Print with black or color ink only
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Open the printer driver setup window.
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From the Page Setup tab, select Print Options.
![Print Preferences screen, Page Setup tab, Print Options selected](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20TS/PIXMA%20TS3120/click_print_options.jpg)
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From the Print With: drop-down, select Color Only or Black Only.
![Drop down list under "Print With:" shown. Choices are All Color (Default), Color Only, Black Only](/library/CANON/CITS_TECH_SUPPORT/Printers/PIXMA/PIXMA%20TS/PIXMA%20TS3120/select_ink_cartridge.jpg)
Good to know
When the following settings are specified, Black Only does not function because the printer uses the color cartridge to print these documents.
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Ink Jet Hagaki (A), Hagaki K (A), Hagaki (A), or Hagaki is selected for Media Type on the Main tab.
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Borderless is selected from the Page Layout list on the Page Setup tab.