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Testudinae · ‎03-24-2020

I've spent $40 in colored paper and $110 in HP ink and cannot figure out how to print in black ink on colored paper. There are only three options: Color, monochrome or grayscale. I need to print in black ink on orange paper. The original .pdf has an orange background. Is this even possible or do I need to buy a higher-quality printer?

Repairatrooper · ‎03-24-2020

You need to eliminate the background on the PDF. That has nothing to do with the printer, it will only produce what it sees in the file. If you select monochrome it will print monochrome but it is going to try to print the colored background in monochrome as well.

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Repairatrooper · ‎03-24-2020

You need to eliminate the background on the PDF. That has nothing to do with the printer, it will only produce what it sees in the file. If you select monochrome it will print monochrome but it is going to try to print the colored background in monochrome as well.

If you find the information provided useful or solves your problems, help other users find the solution easier by marking my post as an accepted solution. Clicking "yes" on "was this reply helpful" also increases the chances that this solution will help others.
I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.

Testudinae · ‎03-24-2020

Thank You. This does work on the free version of Adobe Reader DC, but not the PC app.

How do I print black ink onto colored paper?

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