Printing Properties

[Tracey65]

I got a new laptop and installed my printer. When I want to print and go into "printer properties" it doesn't have the option as to whether or not I want to print in black ink or in color. 

[Dragon-Fur]

@Tracey65 

If you have not done so,

Download-save-install the Full Feature Software for the printer

HP ENVY 4520 series Print and Scan Driver and Accessories

The Full Feature Software installs the Printing Assistant as an icon on the Desktop  named for the printer.

You can also adjust / set the Printing Preferences (shortcuts and preferred settings) via the Control Panel.

Set the Preferences - Windows

1. Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers > Right-Click on your printer > Set as Default

1. Select and adjust settings in each category for the Media (kind of paper), source (tray), and paper size.

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers > Right-Click on your printer > Printing Preferences

OR

Windows key + S (search for) Printers and Scanners

Left-Click on (your) Printer > Manage > Printing Preferences

Next

Tab Printing Shortcuts > Click / Highlight your preferred shortcut > Click Apply > Click OK to exit

NOTE - Make changes to a Shortcut

• Select a shortcut and adjust the settings for paper, source (tray), other settings
• If supported, save the edited shortcut or use “Save As” or “Create Custom Shortcut” to save under a new name
• Click OK to save the setup

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If you like, and have not done so, you can add /install the HP Smart for Windows application.

HP Smart for Windows can be used for printing and scanning your documents and images.

HP Smart Tasks can be created for printing - with options set for basic functions (including color or gray scale).

HP Smart for Windows

HP Smart is an application available from the Windows Store.

Learn how to use HP Smart on your Windows 10 computer.

Open the Software and Drivers Support Website for your printer > Check the Box Get the App

OR

HP Printers - Using the HP Smart App (Windows 10)

NOTE:  Website includes the HP Smart software for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues

HP Smart Tasks for Windows and HP Smart Mobile

 HP Printers - HP Smart: Use Smart Tasks

References

Category How to > Select Topic:  Print > Select Subtopic:  Instructions & Settings

Including (and not limited to)...

How to Print Photos (Windows)

Printing Documents (Windows)

 Print Driver Settings Guide (Windows)

And

Category How to > Select Topic:  Print > Select Subtopic:  Print Apps, ePrint or Mobile Printing

 User Guide

Page 8   Chapter 2 Get started

Load Paper - Change Modify paper settings on printer control panel

Check / Adjust / Retain the Paper at the Printer Panel

Open Printer Tray,

If you have not yet done so, add desired paper type

Close Tray

IF applicable for your printer:

On the printer control panel, Click Modify (wording varies), set the paper size and type, Click OK

NOTE:  If the size of the Paper Size is not in the Drop-down list, Select Custom

Printer  Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

 “Things that are your printer”

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

HP ENVY 4520 All-in-One Printer series

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