OfficejetPro 7740 set black printing with e-printing without having installed printersoftware on pc

[Ronald14]

Without being able to install the printingsoftware, i would like to set the printersetting in black&white mode and/or change into colour mode whenever I need to.  I cannot see printing specs on the screen of the printer and in the manual I only see the possibility after installing the printersoftware.

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Ronald14

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You may want to install the HP Smart App: Click here for details

That said, that's the best and only way to make the necessary changes and print according to your preferences.

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[Ronald14]

@Riddle_Decipher,

thanks for your input.  I already had installed HP Smart on my Android, however could not find the possibility to put the printer on "only printing Black&White" in the settings. Only the possibility to order cartridges but that was not the idea (yet).  I tried again on the App, but did not find it again. I'm a dummy user! 

[Riddle_Decipher · Accepted solution]

@Ronald14

Thank you for replying with this detailed response,

I appreciate your time and efforts,

That's strange as it usually has the settings under the HP Smart App settings menu,

However, here's the only other alternative to fix the issue, try the below steps:

Step 1: Install the HP Print Service Plugin

Install the HP Print Service Plugin on your Android OS 4.4 or later device from the Google Play Store, and then turn on the plugin.

   NOTE:

Menus, icons, and the location of the print settings vary by Android version and device manufacturer.

1. Confirm your Android device is connected to the same network as your printer, or that Wi-Fi Direct on your printer and Android device is enabled.

2. On your Android device, install or update the HP Print Service Plugin (in English) from the Google Play Store.

3. Once the installation or update is complete, choose your Android device to turn on the plugin:

   • Android 7 (Nougat) and later devices: The HP Print Service Plugin turns on automatically after installation. Continue with these steps.

   • Android 6 (Marshmallow) and earlier devices: Tap Settings, search for an open HP Print Service, and then tap On.

4. Turn off any other print service plugins, if necessary.

Your Android device is now ready to print using the HP Print Service Plugin.

FOR DETAILS & FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS, USE THIS LINK: CLICK HERE & SKIP TO STEP 2 ONWARD.

(By the end of this article all the issues should be resolved)

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