Need simple script, I think.

I have just created a 500+ page merged document [first time to use datamerge -- coolio] but now need to apply a swatch color to a grayscale graphic (a QR code) on each page. I could convert all the K files to CMYK, triple the file size of 2700 graphics and suffer an inelegant solution OR get someone to help me with a simple applescript to do the same thing... unless there is another way to do it that I haven't figured out.
I have NO scripting experience and no time to learn it for this project. Anyone feeling the generosity of the season and willing to direct me along the right path?
Many thanks in advance.
Jessica
[CS5 on Mac 10.5.8]

Here you are.
In the first line you should put your swatch name in the place of "Gray". Copy, then save as plain text (if you are using TextEdit on the Mac, select this first in the Format menu) in your Users Script folder as "MakeAllGraphicsGrey.jsx". Double-click to run and sit back.
var swatch = app.activeDocument.swatches.item("Gray");
for (var i=0; i<app.activeDocument.allGraphics.length; i++)
app.activeDocument.allGraphics[i].fillColor = swatch;
Here is a Before (left) and After (right) picture to show it axually works.
(Jongware himself posing with his new tattoo.)

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