Most programs print in the same fundamental way.
To print in black and white, use these basic steps.
kick off the document or image you plan to print.
In the menu bar of the app you are using, clickFile.
Find and selectPrintin the drop-down menu.
Check theBlack & Whitebox if you see one or open thePresetsmenu and selectBlack and White.
In some cases, you may have to toggle betweenColorandBlack and White.
(The exact location depends on theapplicationyou are printing from.)
Adjust the quantity and pages to print, if needed, and clickPrint.
Save a preset, which stores the particular prefs you choose.
you’re free to quickly recall the preset when you print in the future.
Here’s how you save a preset for black and white printing.
ClickFile>Printfrom the menu bar and chooseBlack & Whiteprinting.
After you pick the options you want to use for black and white printing, click thePresetsdrop-down menu.
ClickSave Current tweaks as Preset.
Enter a name for your preset: B&W, for example.
If the option appears, choose between saving the preset forAll PrintersorOnly This Printer.
Disconnect the printer from your Mac or turn it off if it’s a wireless printer.
Click theApple menuat the top of the Mac screen and selectSystem Preferencesfrom the drop-down menu.
Select theprinteryou want to delete in the left pane.
In most cases, reconnecting your printer is sufficient for your Mac to recognize and add it.
However, if problems occur, you may need to take other steps.
Additional troubleshooting steps include:
