Setting the Ink Cartridge

When printing, you can specify the ink cartridge to use. This is convenient if one of the ink cartridges becomes empty, you can continue printing by specifying the ink cartridge that still has ink.

Note:

• When the following settings are configured, Black Only is disabled. The color ink cartridge is used to print.

• A type of paper other than Plain Paper is selected for Media Type on the Main tab.
• Borderless Printing is checked on the Page Setup tab.

• Canon recommends that you use the ink cartridges installed in the printer and not remove them until the ink runs out.

You can set the Ink Cartridge Settings from the Maintenance tab in the printer driver.

To access the printer driver from the application software, click here.

To access the printer driver from the Printers folder, click here.

Application Software -

Note: Depending on the application software, command names or menu names may vary and there may be more steps. For details, refer to the user's manual of the application software.

1. Select the command you perform printing on the application software in use. In general, select 'Print' on the File menu to open the Print dialog box.
    
2. Select your printer model name and click 'Preferences' (or 'Properties'). The printer driver setup window appears.
    
3. On the Maintenance tab, click the 'Ink Cartridge Settings' icon.
   
   
    
4. On the Ink Cartridge Settings window, check the 'Ink Cartridge' drop-down to see what it is it set to.
   
   
    
5. To change Ink Cartridge to Color Only, click the 'Ink Cartridge' drop-down and select the option.
   
   
    
6. Click 'OK' on the Ink Cartridge Settings window.
    
7. Click 'OK' or the applicable button to print.

Printers Folder -
 

For Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10

• On your keyboard, hold the Windows  key and type the letter R.
• In the Run box, type control printers and click OK.
• Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Printing Preferences' from the menu that appears.

For Windows 7

• Click the 'Start' button from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and then click on 'Devices and Printers'.
• Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Printing Preferences' from the menu that appears.

For Windows Vista

• Click / Select 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, 'Control Panel', 'Hardware and Sound', and then click on 'Printers'. Note: If you are in 'Classic' view, click 'Printers' directly from the 'Control Panel'.
• Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Preferences' from the menu that appears.

For Windows XP Home Edition

• Click / Select 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, 'Control Panel,' 'Printers and Other Hardware,' and 'Printers and Faxes.'
• Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Preferences' from the menu that appears.

For Windows XP Professional Edition

• Click 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and 'Printers and Faxes.'
• Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Preferences' from the menu that appears.

For Windows 2000

• Click / Select 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and 'Settings,' then 'Printers.'
• Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Properties' from the menu that appears.

1. Click the Maintenance tab. (The Maintenance window opens.)
   
   
   Note: The layout varies depending on the printer and version of Windows you are using.
    
2. On the Maintenance tab, click the 'Ink Cartridge Settings' icon.
   
   
    
3. On the Ink Cartridge Settings window, check the 'Ink Cartridge' drop-down to see what it is it set to.
   
   
    
4. To change Ink Cartridge to Black Only, click the 'Ink Cartridge' drop-down and select the option.
   
   
5. Click 'OK' on the Ink Cartridge Settings window.
    
6. On the Printing Preferences window, click 'Apply'.