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06-03-2025 03:53 AM
How can I disable the HP Real Life technologies as the standard? As it is now, I have to disable it every time prior to printing.
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06-03-2025 09:26 AM
You are welcome.
The setting location might be different depending on the printer / software.
If Printing Properties > Advanced > Printing Defaults > tab Shortcuts does not include the Advanced box / setting
then try / consider,
Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers and scanners
Select Printer > Printer Properties
Tab Layout OR Paper / Quality > Click Advanced > Switch OFF HP Real Life Technologies
Click OK to save change
Printer_Properties_Advanced_Printing_Defaults_Paper_Quality_Advanced_1
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06-03-2025 07:06 AM
Welcome to the HP English Community --
Full Driver Printer Software installed ---
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Printer Properties / Printing Defaults for all jobs
Windows 11 >
Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers and scanners
Select Printer > Printer Properties
Windows 10 >
Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners
Select Printer > Manage > Printer Properties
Next,
Tab Advanced > Printing Defaults > Select Shortcut > OK to save
NOTE >> Optional – Before Saving changes –
Next,
Tab Advanced
UNCHECK HP Real Life Technologies
Click OK to save change
OR possibly in an alternate Tab location
Tab Layout OR Paper / Quality > Click Advanced > Switch OFF HP Real Life Technologies
Click OK to save change
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06-03-2025 08:57 AM
Thank you for your response.
Could you please elaborate on this step:
"Next,
Tab Advanced > Printing Defaults > Select Shortcut > OK to save"
I use the Danish version of Windows and do not understand that step. Below is a clipping of the Printing Defaults dialog box in Danish. The name of the selected tab translates to Shortcuts for printing. Do I have to do something there?
Thanks,
LDKottal
06-03-2025 09:26 AM
You are welcome.
The setting location might be different depending on the printer / software.
If Printing Properties > Advanced > Printing Defaults > tab Shortcuts does not include the Advanced box / setting
then try / consider,
Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers and scanners
Select Printer > Printer Properties
Tab Layout OR Paper / Quality > Click Advanced > Switch OFF HP Real Life Technologies
Click OK to save change
Printer_Properties_Advanced_Printing_Defaults_Paper_Quality_Advanced_1
Thank you for participating in the HP Community --
Real people who own, use, and support HP devices.
Click Yes to say Thank You for the help !
Question / Concern Answered, Click my Post "Accept as Solution"