Can i ask how do i set my iP1200 printer to use only the black cartridge.
I am using Fedora 11 with turbo print trial version...
thanks..
from kendy....
pls. help how to set iP1200 black cartridge only to print???
Hello,
for the Canon PIXMA iP1200 (and other iP1xxx printers), there are two settings: "Color" (only color cartridge inserted) and "Black&Color" (both print heads inserted).
This setting can be found in TurboPrint Control Center -> "Configure" -> tab "Main", setting "Mode".
If both print heads are present ("Black&Color"), black text is printed with black ink only . To print everything with black ink, set color mode to "grayscale fast" or "grayscale" (TurboPrint Control Center -> "Configure" -> tab "Color", setting "Color Mode").
Note: In the media settings "Inkjet paper" or "Glossy paper" the printer will not use the black ink. This is a limitation in the printer firmware and is also the case with Canon's Windows.
The reason is that the pigmented black ink is not smear-resistant on coated inkjet media.
for the Canon PIXMA iP1200 (and other iP1xxx printers), there are two settings: "Color" (only color cartridge inserted) and "Black&Color" (both print heads inserted).
This setting can be found in TurboPrint Control Center -> "Configure" -> tab "Main", setting "Mode".
If both print heads are present ("Black&Color"), black text is printed with black ink only . To print everything with black ink, set color mode to "grayscale fast" or "grayscale" (TurboPrint Control Center -> "Configure" -> tab "Color", setting "Color Mode").
Note: In the media settings "Inkjet paper" or "Glossy paper" the printer will not use the black ink. This is a limitation in the printer firmware and is also the case with Canon's Windows.
The reason is that the pigmented black ink is not smear-resistant on coated inkjet media.