Change Printer Settings From Auto
Changing your Canon printer settings from automatic (colour) to black and white (monochrome) printing on Windows 10 or Windows 11 can help you save ink and reduce printing costs for documents where colour is not necessary. Here's a step-by-step guide to making this adjustment.
For Windows 10
1. Open Control Panel:
- Press the Windows key, type "Control Panel," and press Enter.
2. View Devices and Printers:
- In the Control Panel, select "Hardware and Sound," then click on "Devices and Printers."
3. Access Printer Properties:
- Find your Canon printer in the list of devices, right-click on it, and choose "Printer properties" from the context menu. In some cases, you might need to select "Properties" or "Printing Preferences."
4. Adjust Printing Preferences:
- In the printer properties window, navigate to the "Preferences" or "Printing Preferences" tab.
5. Select Black and White Printing:
- Look for an option that says "Color" or similar. This might be under a tab labeled "Main," "Basic," or "Advanced," depending on your printer model. Here, you should find an option to select "Grayscale" or "Black and White." Choose it.
6. Apply and Save:
- Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save your settings.
For Windows 11
1. Open Settings:
- Press the Windows key + I to open Settings. Alternatively, you can click on the Start menu and select "Settings."
2. Navigate to Printers:
- In the Settings window, click on "Bluetooth & devices" on the left sidebar, and then select "Printers & scanners."
3. Access Printer Management:
- Find your Canon printer in the list and click on it. Then, choose "Printing preferences" from the options.
4. Select Black and White Printing:
- Similar to Windows 10, you'll need to look for a "Color" option in the printing preferences. Once found, select "Grayscale" or "Black and White."
5. Save Your Settings:
- Click "Apply" and then "OK" to confirm your changes.
Following these steps should help you easily change your Canon printer from auto (color) printing to black and white on both Windows 10 and Windows 11.