Black&White printing of a PDF file

Please suggest how to modify printer settings so that a pdf file prints only black&white even though the printer attached could be a colour printer.
I have checked printer setup->properties->advanced button in acrobat reader, but could not find option to make the print black & white only.

Hi,
when i checked printer preferences advanced option, only following were visible, and none of them i suppose relates to black&white printing.
<printer name> advanced document settings
Paper/Output
Copy Count
Graphic
Scaling
True Type Font
Document Options
PostScript Options
PostScript Output Option
True Type Font Download Option
PostScript Language Level
Send PostScript Error Handler
Mirrored Output
Negative Output
Printer Features
Offset Collated Sets
Edge-to-Edge Printing
Image Smoothing
Draft Mode
Watermark

Similar Messages

  • Will not print anything but Pdf files!

    If I try to print anything at all other than a PDF file from Adobe only(other readers will not even work) very little of the page prints if anything at all. For example, I was trying to print a shipping label off of the website, and the only thing that would print was the barcode. Nothing else. I actually had to convert it to a pdf file and open it with Adobe, and then it printed perfectly. I have tried reinstalling, restarting, using the HP support doctor, which says absolutely nothing is wrong with my printer. I am at a loss to why it will only print pdf files from Adobe. Can anyone please help me?! I forgot to mention it worked perfectly about a month ago. We don't print a whole lot and didn't notice it was messed up until just a few days ago.

    Hey , Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
    I understand that when printing from your Windows 8.1 computer to your HP Deskjet 1512 All-in-One Printer, nothing is printing, except Adobe PDF files. I would like to assist you today with resolving this issue. Now, you indicate in your post that you had tried to print a shipping label from a website, and only the barcode prints. However, if you open the file up and print it from Adobe it appears to print fine. This leads me to believe that the actual issue that is occuring is a print system issue with the black cartridge. I know it may come as a surprise to hear that as Adobe is printing fine. However, when you print from certain programs on your computer the file is sent to the printer as an 'image' file. If your printer 'thinks' it is printing an image it will use a mixture of colour ink and black to print the black document. Therefore, what you may actually be seeing when you print from Adobe is colour ink mixed. To start troubleshooting I am going to have you print a Quality Diagnostics Report from your printer and this will help us to isolate this printing issue. Please follow the steps below.  How to Print a Quality Report: Load clean, white U.S. Letter or A4 paper in the input tray, if necessary.Press and hold the Power button. While holding down the Power button, press and hold the Cancel button. Hold them both down for 2 or 3 seconds.The test page prints. (1) Printed with the tri-colour cartridge(2) Printed with the black cartridge  If this Report prints perfectly: Then the printing issue that you're experiencing is not being caused by your products print system. Rather, there may be a driver conflict occuring between your Windows computer and your printer. Please do not proceed with troubleshooting at this time.  If this Report prints with missing black or other quality issues: Then the printing issue that you're experiencing is being caused by your products print system. To resolve this hardware issue can I please have you click here. Once the support document opens please choose the Windows 8 dropdown. Next, follow the steps under Solution one, Solution five, Solution six, and Solution seven. This includes any sub steps under the listed Solutions to complete. Once troubleshooting has been completed please print another Quality Diagnostics Report to confirm if the issue has been resolved. Please respond to this post with the result of printing the Quality Diagnostics Report. I look forward to hearing from you!

  • [Applet]Printing issue with pdf files on Xerox 4595

    Greetings !!
    I'm trying to print to a Xerox 4595 printer from a Windows XP station (limited account) using a Java Web Applet.
    This applet generates pdf files which have to be printed.
    The Xerox 4595 uses a printing queue that is detected by the Applet.
    The problem is the following: usually when printing a simple local file from this computer there is a box that asks you your login to let you create a job and then print.
    When using the Java Applet, there is no way to have this print box displayed. We have the Java Print Dialog but once clicked on "Print" there is no box displayed to pass the login to the printer and let us print.
    Is anyone already worked with Xerox 4595 and experienced such issue ?
    How can I, using the Java language and modify the Applet, ask the printer to send me the dialog box asking for the login ? Without this login no jobs are accepted and we can't print the generated pdf files.
    I looked on the printer queue settings and it seems that the Xerox uses the IPP to communicate with the local computers in the office.
    The server from which the Applet is used is a openSuSE Linux Web server (apache2)
    How come using Linux workstations any pdf files are printed (on shared printers such HP laserjet) and under windows there is jammed characters and sheet feed instead ?

    A lot can depend upon which app your are using on your tablet device, the same applies to computer programs but apps are much worse.
    Which app are you using?
    I would try the free Adobe Mobile Reader. This product seems to support more features than other apps.
    There could even be issues with the type of tablet you are using. The Apple line may work better then Android devices since there is QA check and approval by Apple.
    Another factor is the how the PDF was created.
    How well are the maps displayed on your laptop or desktop? Try different values of zoom.

  • Used to be able to print multiple page pdf files on my HP 7310 all in one and then it stopped and would only print the curent page. This is tedious for long PDF docs. I am on 10.6.8 .

    Used to be ablert to print multiple page pdf files on my HP 7310 all in one printer and now I can only print the current page and therefore it takes forever printing them one by one. I am in version 10.6.8. Tried printing as image using the advanced click and that did not work either.  I have Adobe 9.0 reader installed.

    I tried this earlier, and I tried it again today.  Both times it said "Software Missing!"  and "HP Software required to connect to your printer over the network could not be found on this computer."  But when I tried to install the software (AIO_CDB_Net_Full_Win_WW_130_141.exe, which I downloaded from HP's web site), it wouldn't install, as described above.  In the diagnostic utility, I clicked "skip", and it said "Connection Verified!", and "The printer is connected to the network and the services related to the network connections have been verified and reset to a normal operating state.  Everything appears to work fine at this point.  Please doa test print to verify that the issue is resolved or click Skip to move to the next step."  I clickedthe "Test Print" button, and immediately it popped up a box that said "Test Print Failed."
    I tried again to install the HP software, and it installed, detected the printer, and asked me to select it.  I selected the printer, clicked "next", and it did its network diagnostics.  Then it said "Problem(s) found with your network" and "Problem(s) may exist with the network functions of your printer . . ."  I continued the installation without connecting to the printer.  Then I ran your network printer diagnostic tool again, and got the same result - "HP Software required to connect to youir printer over the network could not be found on this computer."

  • Word v.X no longer printing or creating PDF files (specific to one user)

    As of yesterday I cannot print from Word (v.X 10.0) documents or create PDF files from Word documents.
    I can print by logging out and using a test user ID.
    I can print after a safe restart (which disables many functions).
    I am still able to print and create PDF files from Pages, Firefox and other programs.
    When attempting to create a PDF from a Word file through the Print dialog box, then saving as PDF, I can see the "magnifying glass" image for the PDF briefly on the desktop, then it disappears.
    Apple Care Phone Support refuses to deal with Microsoft issues (even though it appears to be a print command failing within Mac OS steps of the process, and/or a Mac OS-generated and sorted plist file corrupting the process).
    Microsoft no longer supports the software (i.e., any file you are now using ending in .doc is no longer supported).
    Has anyone had a similar problem or an idea about what to do with likely culprit files?

    Sounds like a M$ problem to me.
    Can you save an Excel file as a PDF?
    There are .plist files in user>library>preferences
    that control the last used settings in apps.
    Quit the office app.
    Trash the com.microsoft.word.plist first.
    If that doesn't work trash the com.microsoft.office.plist
    PS What does yesterday have to do with PDFs not working?
    Something change?

  • Why does a mail-merge in MS Publisher split into multiple files when printed as a pdf file?

    Why does a mail-merge in MS Publisher split into multiple files when printed as a pdf file?

    'Cuz that's what mail merges do.  They create multiple documents based on the parent doc and all the names/addresses in your data tables.
    Perhaps if you describe exactly what you're trying to do & why you need PDF, we can point you to relevant tutorials.
    Nancy O.

  • Create a Print button to Print a specific PDF File

    Hi,
    Need help with scripting. I'm creating a Menu Page where in I list the PDF files and right beside it put a PRINT BUTTON which of course will print that specific PDF file. Is this doable or not?
    Thanks.
    VicZam

    For more information on the print method, see: http://livedocs.adobe.com/acrobat_sdk/9.1/Acrobat9_1_HTMLHelp/JS_API_AcroJS.88.511.html
    Note the nStart and nEnd parameters in particular.

  • Printer filter to PDF file

    Hello everyone,
    I wonder how to set up a printer filter to pdf file on JDS/Linux?
    E.g OpenSuse 10 comes ready preconfigured with a printer filter to pdf file.
    Not sure if it may be Ghostscript that is used for this setup.
    Has any of you set up such a filter for JDS/Linux?
    Terje J. Hanssen

    A follow up:
    Looks like this is a feature of the KDE KPrinter, as the pdf filter was found in KDE desktop printer KJobViewer. The OOo one that I am aware of, I would expect works only internally from OOo applications, while the Kprinter's to pdf file filter looks to be general available for all applications, if I'm right.
    Tried also a Gnome login to OpenSuse, but didn't see the pdf file filter available for the "Gnome printer". Possibly can it be set up also here?
    Terje J. Hanssen

  • Can't get duplex print option for pdf files using  Adobe ReaderXI 11.0.04, Mac 10.8.5 with HP8600

    I get two-sided option for normal printing, but
    I can't get duplex print option for pdf files using  Adobe ReaderXI 11.0.04, Mac 10.8.5 with HP Officejet Pro 8600.  HP says it's an Adobe problem. I'm stuck.
    Thanks in advance.
    VO

    It depends where the pdf is located. If in the Finder or in an attachment to
    an email in Entourage, the message is ³You can¹t open the application
    ³Acrobat Reader 5.0² because PowerPC applications are no longer supported².
    If an attachment in an email that has come via Safari, the message is
    ³Safari can¹t open the file because no available applications can open it².
    In each case the menu bar is Finder or Entourage or Safari as the case may
    be.

  • Button - Print an external PDF file

    Hi all... I am trying to have a Button on my PDF to be able to PRINT and external PDF file from off of my site.
    any thoughts?
    Many thanks.,
    Dave

    Hi,
    use the pakage javax.print
    FileInputStream psStream;
    try {
    psStream = new FileInputStream("file.ps");
    } catch (FileNotFoundException ffne) {
    if (psStream == null) {
    return;
    DocFlavor psInFormat = DocFlavor.INPUT_STREAM.PDF;
    Doc myDoc = new SimpleDoc(psStream, psInFormat, null);
    PrintRequestAttributeSet aset =
         new HashPrintRequestAttributeSet();
    aset.add(new Copies(5));
    aset.add(MediaSize.A4);
    aset.add(Sides.DUPLEX);
    PrintService[] services =
    PrintServiceLookup.lookupPrintServices(psInFormat, aset);
    if (services.length > 0) {
    DocPrintJob job = services[0].createPrintJob();
    try {
         job.print(myDoc, aset);
    } catch (PrintException pe) {}
    Thanks,
    Snigdha Sivadas

  • How do i access advanced black & white print mode with CS6 using OS 10.8

    We are using CS6 at our printmaking facility and recently upgraded our workstation to Mac OS 10.8.5. Now we are not able to access the advanced black & white print mode anymore when printing gray scale images. Is anyone else having this problem and what is the work-around? Thanks, David

    Probably Epson's ABW,
    EPSON Advanced Black & White
    which can easily be replaced by a custom profile with very strong 
    Gray Component Replacement (GCR). That means: a B/W image
    is printed by all inks, but the gray inks are dominating.
    Best regards --Gernot Hoffmann

  • Saving files as Black & White Scalable or Windows Meta File using hp scanjet 4570c scanner

    I have a hp scanjet 4570c Scanner that I need to be able to save or convert scans to Black & White Scalable or Windows Meta Files to use with our Engraving Machine. We had a hp scanjet 4400c that used Precision 3.1 Software and it could save a scan as Black & White Scalable. It was perfect for our Engraver until the scanner went bad. Our 4570c doesn't have an option for that. Help !

    Hello Jimbo6710,
    I see that that is your first visit on the HP Forums.  Please let me take a moment to say "Welcome".
    To help you get the most out of the HP Forums I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More.
    I see that you are having some issues when attempting to save scan's to black and white.
    What is the operating system on the computer you are using ? 
    Which Windows Operating System am I running?
    Are you attempting to use HP software to do the scan's?
    Write back when you have time and i'll be happy to help.
    If I don't hear back from you today, I hope you have a Great Monday.
    Cheers, 
    Click the “Kudos Thumbs Up" at the bottom of this post to say “Thanks” for helping!
    Please click “Accept as Solution ” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
    W a t e r b o y 71
    I work on behalf of HP

  • Black/white printer as default on colorprinter

    How can set my printer - Samsung C 460 to print black/white as default - and only print in color, when I want i to do that?
    Samsungs says they don't know how. The tell me to ask Apple.
    The printer is WiFi. My Mac runs with Lion.
    Ove Steen Smidt, Denmark

    When you print something, you get the initial print page.  You will see several double arror to the right of the top two buttons.  Click on the double arrows look and see if there is anything about black & white printing.  Look through each of the options. 
    The options are jointly  done by Apple and samsong.  Printer manufactures implement these functions.  Samsung should know what is done.
    Robert

  • Color Report prints in Color from Viewer, Black & White when send to PDF

    RE: Crystal Report sent to PDFBlaster
    Hi,
    I have a Crystal Report that contains a Color Logo. The particular problem that I am facing concerns sending the report to PDFBlaster.
    When PDF BLaster is selected as the "PRinter" from the Crystal Viewer Print Button, the report is rendered in color. However if the PDFBlaster is selected from my Windows form, and SelectPRinter is used to print the report to PdfBlaster, the report is rendered in Black and White.
    I noticed that this happens if my default printer is Black and White printer. IF the default printer is color , then the report is rendered in color regardless of whether it is printed from the Viewer or not.
    Is there a setting that I can use to preserve the Report's properties? It seems to me that I am losing the "color" properties of the report when I use the ReportObject.SelectPrinter method.
    Thanks in advance for help/advice.
    Sri

    Hello,
    Moved to Legacy SDK forum.
    You did not say what version of CR and I don't believe this is .NET either so I moved your post where the RDC is posted. In any event what you discovered is what likely you need to do. Add another printer and set the default option to print color. Then when your app selects the printer use that printer.
    CR Engines do not have a specific API to set the Color option, you select/set it in code first.
    Thank you
    Don

  • Black & White Printing

    How can I print in B&W from MacOS Preview.app (it's a .pdf file) and my color cartridges are empty.
    Thanks

    Yeah, I'm not very happy about it either. You would think that it would still let you print in black and white but it wants to see all of the ink there.
    Luck-
    -DP

Maybe you are looking for