How to change default print settings for all print jobs - B&W instead of color

[WeeWille3]

How to change default print settings for all print jobs?

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@WeeWille3 

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Without context, this not a one answer question.

Much depends on how you are using the printer, including the Operating System / version.

Examples...

Windows - Installed Full Feature Software / full driver printer software

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Printing Preferences – Shortcuts / Selections

HP print settings guide

Topic Change print settings (Windows)

Sub-Topic Save preferred print settings

NOTE

When called from within printing programs / software / applications, Printing Preferences might be called "Printer Properties" / "Shortcuts" / “More Settings” / “Properties” / "Printer Setup" / "Presets" or similar.

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers and scanners

Select Printer > Printing Preferences

Windows 10

Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners

Select Printer > Manage > Printing Preferences

Next

Tab Printing Shortcuts

Select / Highlight your preferred Shortcut

Click Apply > Click OK to exit

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Printing Preferences / 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

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Windows - HP Smart AND HP Smart Printing queue installed.

HP Smart Printing works with HP Smart and other installed software.

HP Smart Printing understands the concept of Presets / Custom Shortcuts

Example - HP Smart > HP Smart Printing - Menu

HP_Smart_Printing_Printing_Preferences_Dialog_1

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HP Smart - Shortcuts

Shortcuts can be created for Save, Print, Email actions

The shortcut type determines which options are available.

When you create your Shortcut, create the action type for "Print" -- one of the options in Print is color.

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

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“Things that are your printer”

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OR

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OR

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