HP Deskjet 3918 User's Guide - (Windows) - Page 11
Ink-backup mode, Estimated Ink Levels, Print Cartridge Information, Ink-backup mode output
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1 Selection number label ● Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with the printer. ● Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, open the printer Toolbox, click the Estimated Ink Levels tab, and then click the Print Cartridge Information button. If a print cartridge runs out of ink, the printer can operate in ink-backup mode. For information about installing a replacement print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. Ink-backup mode Use the ink-backup mode to operate the printer with only one print cartridge. The inkbackup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is removed from the print cartridge cradle. Ink-backup mode output Printing in ink-backup mode slows the printer and affects the quality of printouts. Installed print cartridge Black print cartridge Tri-color print cartridge Result Colors print as grayscale. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. Exit ink-backup mode Install two print cartridges in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. For instructions about installing a print cartridge, see the print cartridge installation page. User's guide 9