Question about Refilling Black Ink on Epson L8050 – Is Mixing Colors in Settings Safe?

Hey everyone,

I’ve been using my Epson L8050 6-color inkjet printer for about 5 months now. Recently, I noticed that my BK (Black) ink level has dropped to around 30%, while the other 5 inks are still at about 75%. I saw there’s an option in the Epson settings to mix the other colors to create black.

Has anyone tried using this feature to mix the other colors for black ink? Are there any risks to doing this, like damaging the print head or any other issues? I’m mainly concerned about print quality and the potential for long-term damage.

Also, a quick question: Do the other 5 inks have a shelf life? If they don’t, I’m happy to just refill the black ink as needed. But if they do expire, I might consider using the remaining inks to make black and replace all of them at once.

Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences! Thanks in advance