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Question posted by kterry1944 on May 18th, 2014

Can Print In Black Only With Low Color

can i print in black only

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on May 18th, 2014 7:50 AM
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Here are Canon's instructions:

You can set the Ink Cartridge Settings from the Maintenance tab in the printer driver.

Application Software -

Note: Depending on the application software, command names or menu names may vary and there may be more steps. For details, refer to the user's manual of the application software.

  1. Select the command you perform printing on the application software in use. In general, select 'Print' on the File menu to open the Print dialog box.

  2. Select your printer model name and click 'Preferences' (or 'Properties'). The printer driver setup window appears.

  3. On the Maintenance tab, click the 'Ink Cartridge Settings' icon.

  4. On the Ink Cartridge Settings window, check the 'Ink Cartridge' drop-down to see what it is it set to.

  5. To change Ink Cartridge to Black Only, click the 'Ink Cartridge' drop-down and select the option.

  6. Click 'OK' on the Ink Cartridge Settings window.

  7. Click 'OK' or the applicable button to print.

Printers Folder -

For Windows 7

  • Click the 'Start' button from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and then click on 'Devices and Printers'.
  • Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Printing Preferences' from the menu that appears.

For Windows Vista

  • Click / Select 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, 'Control Panel', 'Hardware and Sound', and then click on 'Printers'. Note: If you are in 'Classic' view, click 'Printers' directly from the 'Control Panel'.
  • Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Preferences' from the menu that appears.

For Windows XP Home Edition

  • Click / Select 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, 'Control Panel,' 'Printers and Other Hardware,' and 'Printers and Faxes.'
  • Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Preferences' from the menu that appears.

For Windows XP Professional Edition

  • Click 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and 'Printers and Faxes.'
  • Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Preferences' from the menu that appears.

For Windows 2000

  • Click / Select 'Start' from the bottom left of the Windows screen, and 'Settings,' then 'Printers.'
  • Click your right mouse button on the listing for your printer, and then select 'Properties' from the menu that appears.
  1. Click the Maintenance tab. (The Maintenance window opens.)

    Note: The layout varies depending on the printer and version of Windows you are using.

  2. On the Maintenance tab, click the 'Ink Cartridge Settings' icon.

  3. On the Ink Cartridge Settings window, check the 'Ink Cartridge' drop-down to see what it is it set to.

  4. To change Ink Cartridge to Black Only, click the 'Ink Cartridge' drop-down and select the option.

  5. Click 'OK' on the Ink Cartridge Settings window.

  6. On the Printing Preferences window, click 'Apply'.


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Related Canon PIXMA MX452 Manual Pages

Setup Guide - Page 2

Setup Guide This guide provides information for setting up a network connection for Connection Printer Setup Setup Procedure Selection Push Button Method WPS Troubleshooting Wireless Connection Preparation for the printer.
Setup Guide - Page 3

...mode, WEP or TKIP cannot be lit. If the power is set to a network that the printer is turned on Wireless Connection • Make sure that the computer is not supported. For details on...the ON button (A) will be used as there is a risk of the network device vary depending on the printer. 2. Press the OK button (B). For details, refer to the manual of your network device or contact ...
Setup Guide - Page 4

The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp (A) lights up when wireless connection is enabled. Push Button Method → d-A WPS → d-B Press the OK button. Press the OK button. 6. Select Wireless LAN setup. 7. c Setup Procedure Selection The printer will automatically search for access points supporting WPS. 4. Select LAN settings. 5.
Setup Guide - Page 5

... OK button on pressing the WPS button, refer to the access point. 3. When the left screen appears, press the OK button. 4. For details on the printer within 2 minutes. Press the COPY button (A). The network connection setup is now complete. The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on the access point. d-A Push Button Method...
Setup Guide - Page 6

... WPS 1. When the left screen appears, press the OK button. 8. Press and hold the WPS button on the printer within 2 minutes. Press the OK button on the access point. For details on the printer flashes while searching for or connecting to the access point manual. 6. The (blue) Wi-Fi lamp on pressing...

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