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[Closed] what uses least ink - printing greyscale or pure black and white?
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Just bought my first printer and trying to understand what will make ink cartridge last longest
Posted : 09/04/2011 1:34 pm
if all the greys on a grey scale turn black, then grey scale should use less. if the grey scale is actually a black and white image like a word document, it won't make a difference. the best way is to print things as small as possible
Posted : 09/04/2011 2:33 pm
use the "Draft" print setting for fastest and least ink.
Posted : 09/04/2011 2:41 pm
Most printers come with the ink cartridges about a quarter full. That's why some printers cost less than the replacement cartridges.
Sorry to disappoint.
Posted : 09/04/2011 2:59 pm
two cheapest options are draft and print at work
Posted : 09/04/2011 3:50 pm