I Typically Print In Black and White Only, So Why are My Color Ink Cartridges Empty?

With some printer models, black areas might be printed with a mix of black and color inks to decrease grain. Additionally, a little ink from all the ink cartridges is used in periodic servicing tasks. This helps to prevent issues such as printhead clogs and poor print quality.

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