Printing in black and white using OSX Preview

[Crobot]

Hi,

How do you print in black and white? I used to have the older HP utility software which had an option for printing in black and white, but ever since I updated to 5.38, the black and white option has gone, or I can't seem to find where it is!

Please advise, I need this to save ink costs.

[ShlomiL · Accepted solution]

Hi,
Follow the steps below in order to print using Black Ink only:

1. From the application used to print, click the File menu and select Print. The Print window appears.
NOTE: The Print window might be minimized: Click the Show Details button to see all available settings.

2. To access the color options, click the lowest selection box listed as the name of the program (e.g. TextEdit)
Will appear as Copies & Pages within Microsoft Office applications.

3. Select Paper Type/Quality from the drop-down menu.

4. Click the triangle next to Color Options to expend the settings.

5. Set the Color field as Grayscale.

6. Set the Grayscale Mode as Black Ink Cartridge Only.

You may save the settings for future use by clicking Presets > Save Current Settings as Preset...

[Crobot]

Thank you. The instructions were for a previous version I think as it was not exactly the same as the options I was getting but the gist of it was right.

I am very grateful.