How do I force PGBK to print?

How do I force PGBK to print?

Make sure “Duplex” is NOT selected. Select “Grayscale” Under “Media Type”, select “Plain Paper” (it doesn’t matter what kind of paper you’re actually printing on, select “Plain Paper” regardless) Under “Print Quality”, select “High”

Can you print with just PGBK?

PGBK ink is intended for uses like text, it’s smudge resistant and good for fine lines. The printer defaults to PGBK for text, lines etc – unless it thinks they are part of a photo. So, you can force a Canon printer to use BK ink instead of PGBK by telling it that you are printing a photo onto plain paper.

What is PGBK on Canon printer?

P. (PaGe BlacK or PiGmented BlacK) The black ink in Canon inkjet printers used for regular printed documents. The PGBK pigmented ink does not adhere well to coated stock. In contrast, the BK cartridge is used for photos.

How do I get my Canon ink cartridge to print empty?

Solution

1. Open the printer driver setup window.
2. Click Print Options… on the Page Setup tab.
3. Select the FINE cartridge to be used from Print With. Select the FINE cartridge to be used for printing and click OK. When you perform printing, the specified FINE cartridge will be used.

Why is my Canon printer not printing black?

When the printer doesn’t prints black ink, the most likely reason is the print head nozzles which when clogged prevents it from releasing black ink onto the paper. It may also stop printing black if the black ink has run out or if the blank ink cartridge is clogged.

How do I get my Canon printer to print black and white only?

Print using black ink only

1. Select File, then Print from your printer application to open the print dialog box.
2. Select Quality & Media settings from the drop-down.
3. Select Plain Paper as the Media Type.
4. Select the checkbox for Grayscale Printing.
5. Select Printing a composite document from the Print Mode.