Default print settings

[DJW1066]

I usually want to print in  monochrome.  I can create a new monochrome print setting but I can't see how to set the printer to default to using that setting.  It seems to default to either the "factory default" or "everyday printing" setting (I'm not sure which) both of which print colour.  Is there a way to avoid having to change to the monochrome setting every time I print?

[asmita6658 · Accepted solution]

Hello @DJW1066

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'm here to help! As I understand, you are trying to change the default print settings to print with black ink only or grayscale for every print job. 

Please try these steps -

1) On your computer, search Windows for Devices and Printers.

2) Right-click your printer, and then select Printing Preferences from the drop-down list.

3) Select your printer again, and then click the Paper/Quality or Features tab, depending on your software.

• To print using only the black ink cartridge, change one of the following settings depending on what displays.
• Click Advanced, click Print in Grayscale, and then select Black Ink Only.
• Click the Black & White button.

NOTE: To use even less black ink at a lower quality, select the Draft quality setting when available.

• To print high quality black & white documents or photos, change one of the following settings depending on what displays.
• Click Advanced, click Print in Grayscale, and then select Print in Grayscale or High-Quality Grayscale.
• Click Print in Grayscale, and then select High-Quality Grayscale.

NOTE: The printer uses a mix of black and color inks to produce a high-quality black printout.

4) Click OK to complete the change.

NOTE: When you want to print in color again, open the Printer Preferences window, and then select Color or turn off the black ink only or grayscale setting.

For more information and other settings, you may refer to this document - HP Printers - Print Driver Settings Guide

Hope this helps!

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