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Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by ZippyDSM, Sep 28, 2012.

  1. ZippyDSM

    ZippyDSM Active member

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    Ok I have had enough has any site started softmoding printers to use less ink? Do cleaning less frequently ? Force it to work on low ink force it to not use color inks when printing in black and white, ect,ect,ect.
     
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    do it in draft mode to use less ink & select black & white instead of color in "preferences" for your printer when you press the print button under "file".
     
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    That dose help some but my Printer an HP 8000 loves wasting ink and can not print on low or missing color. >>
     
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    even when you select black & white mode?
     
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    Even when it has a permanent print head. It has to use a bit in order not to clog the print head.... frankly would rather clog the print head than lose ink >>
     
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    get a color laser printer.
     
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    I getting resetting chips so it will never tell when its low or out of ink :X
     

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