change default to black and white only on 8610

[jsptherapy]

Can I change the default to always go to black and white ink?

[JERENDS]

Hello jsptherapy,

Welcome to the HP Support Forums!

I see you are looking to apply a default to the Officejet Pro 8610 for black ink only. This can not be done on the printer, however, you can setup a pre-set / change the printing setting on the computer. What is the Operating System you are printing from, Windows or Mac?

I think this screen shot will be helpful.

Cheers,

[jsptherapy · Accepted solution]

Windows! This is wonderful thank you!

[bumpkin]

printing in black only

[peglind]

It does not work in OSX v. 10.11. This method does not describe the options available to me on the latest Mac update. Any fixes for El Capitan? 

[Marina_K]

I have HP Office Jet Pro 8610.  I wonder how I can use ink cartridges economically.  If I change printing to black and white mode (instead of color) and use color only infrequently, will it prolong the life time of ink cartridges?  I heard that as soon as one of the colors is used up I have to replace the cartridge.  If I print in black and white mode, will it make black color run out fast and I'll have to replace cartridge anyway?  Then I would rather use color print.  I print learning materials for little children and they appreciate color.

Thanks ahead for any help!

Marina