Can i still print in colour when black runs out on epson stylus d120

SOURCE: Bypass using any colour ink with Epson D120 printer? Possible?

Yup that's Epson for you. I had the same. bought the black one but to get it to work you must have ALL the ink cartridges full. no way around it.

Posted on Jun 10, 2009

SOURCE: changed black ink cartridge for epson stylus d120 but not working

Usually when this happens the printer fails to goes through the motions of the printing process, kind of stands still with indicator lights just blinking away. This could be as a result of either of these scenarios.
i.                     Ink cartridge has developed incompatibility or is incompatible
The Solution is to try an older/another cartridge (doesn’t matter if ink is finished. You must replace cartridge one at a time). If lights stop blinking it confirms that your cartridge has become incompatible or developed incompatibility. Also if your printer is the type that can work with only one cartridge, remove one after the other (closing back the lid/cover) to determine which in the set (black or color) has become incompatible. At the instance the incompatible one is removed and you close the lid, the blinking will stop (for printers that can print with one ink cartridge only). Just replace the incompatible one and start printing again. In most cases the issue is always with one cartridge. But if both are affected, you have to replace both. Because of this type of problem, always keep used cartridges somewhere safe; they come in handy for this type of troubleshooting.
ii.                   The Cartridge electronic panel  is dirty
The electronic panel on the cartridge that makes contact with the cartridge carrier inside the printer is dirty and needs cleaning.  This electronic panel is front part of the cartridge with copper “dots”.
The Solution is to try to clean this panel with a piece of folded tissue paper soaked in a bit of methylated spirit. Also try to clean the area in the cartridge carrier/holder that makes contact with the cartridge’s electronic panel (Usually this is more difficult). If you cannot reach it with your fingers, use a stick or something with tissue wrapped around it. Allow to dry well and return the cartridges, close the cover. The blinking should stop if the electronic panel is the issue. Once the blinking stops the printer will print.

Posted on Mar 24, 2010

SOURCE: print without using two refills? epson d120

Are you sure there is space for 5 cartridges? You are using T0711-714 right?
Check this link, it might help:
http://www.epson.co.uk/Printers-and-All-In-Ones/Inkjet/Epson-Stylus-D120/Drivers-Support?target=article&extn=.html&articleId=1312#toc5

http://www.epson.co.uk/Printers-and-All-In-Ones/Inkjet/Epson-Stylus-DX6050-all-one-printer/Drivers-Support?target=article&extn=.html&articleId=2085#toc3


Hope that will help solve your problem!

Posted on Apr 14, 2010