how to change printer preset settings for color/b&w printing

[jstash]

On the printer presets there are settings for HP Easy Color or print colors in greyscale.  How do I change those settings (e.g. turn off HP Easy Color, turn on greyscale)

[TEJ1602 · Accepted solution]

@jstash, Welcome to HP Support Community!

Below is the print settings guide for Mac:

1. Open a document, photo, or webpage, click File, and then click Print to open the print dialog.

2. If a Show Details button displays at the bottom of the dialog, click it to reveal all available menu options. The button changes to Hide Details when clicked.

   

3. Select your printer in the Printer menu.

4. Select an option in the Presets menu that applies to your print job or paper type.

5. Click the unnamed print options menu at the separator bar to display more settings options.

   

6. Change any print job settings.

   • Print in color or black and white: Select or de-select Black & White on the main dialog. The Presets menu also includes color and black and white options.

   • Paper type (photo, plain, specialty): Selecting the paper type ensures the printer properly applies the ink to the paper you loaded in the printer. Click Media & Quality, and then click the Paper Type menu.

   • Paper size: Select the paper from the Paper Size menu on the main dialog, if present. Or, click Paper Handling, select Scale to fit paper size, and then select the paper in the Destination Paper Size menu.

   • Create a custom paper size: Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size menu, if available. The feature might also be available from the app File menu in Page Setup. Go to Creating Custom Paper Sizes for more information.

   • Adjust print quality: Click Media & Quality, and then move the Quality slider to the desired setting.

   • Two-sided printing (duplexing): Select Two-Sided on the main dialog, select Layout from the print options menu and then select a binding option in the Two-Sided menu. Go to Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Mac) for detailed steps on how to load and flip the paper for your printer type.

   • Add or remove a border: Click Layout, and then click the Border menu to select a border width or select None for borderless prints.

   • Mirror printing: Reverse an image or document for printing iron-on transfers. Click Layout, and then select the Flip horizontally option.

7. To save your settings for future print jobs, click the Presets menu, and then select Save Current Settings as Preset.

Let me know if this helps.

Cheers 🙂

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[TEJ1602]

@jstash

I did not hear back from you yet. Please let me know whether your issue is resolved or you need additional help.

Cheers 🙂

[jstash]

I am travelling and cannot try out your suggestion, but I will do so next week and let you know if it works.  

[TEJ1602]

@jstash

Sure, will wait for your reply.

Cheers 🙂

[jstash]

Hi, I was able to create a pre-set that prints in b&w.  The options shown on the print dialogue were different than what you showed, but under Color I could check "print color in gray" and that worked.  Can you tell me what HP Easy Color is?

[TEJ1602]

@jstash,

Glad to know the issue was resolved.

HP Easy Color

Using HP Easy color will result in improved color consistency, sharper details, and faster printing when you print in color.

Do get back to us in the future if you need any further assistance.

Cheers 🙂