Canon iP4500 Support Question
Canon iP4500 Support Question
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Question posted by marilyndunn on February 19th, 2013
How Do You Print In Black Only
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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on February 24th, 2013 6:11 PM
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To print in black ink only using your Canon printer, please follow the steps provided below.
1. Turn on your printer, go to the Start menu on your computer, and then click "Devices and Printers."
2. Right-click on your Canon printer and select "Printing preferences" from the context menu.
3. Open the "Maintenance" tab on the far right and click "Ink Cartridge Settings."
4. Click on the "Ink Cartridge" drop-down menu, select "Black Only" and then click "OK."
5. Click "Apply" and "OK" in the Printing preferences dialog box to save your settings.
Source:
http://www.ehow.com/how_8348473_use-ink-cartridge-canon-printer.html#ixzz2LrvqggHk
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Regards,
Tintin
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