Question may be a bit silly but I would like to optimize the consumption of ink cartridges: print exclusively in B&W with an hp1215 color printer and to be able to manage the quality more finely (ie reduce the quality to the maximum of "readable").
Obviously we can use an image manager and grayscale a screenshot but it's a bit "heavy" for the texts ...
I had found a software at the time but impossible to get my hands on it.
It may be manageable with the custom printing "Color Profiles" but I have never touched that and it does not seem to be easily editable ... so if kk1 has already been confronted with the problem and 'he knows a quick fix ...
Print only in black and white with a color printer?
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Print only in black and white with a color printer?
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I would point out that with my printer model, there is obviously nothing in the "toolbox" or configuration panels allowing to print in B&W (unlike other printers where you can check a box)
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Good in the config there is the choice of the number of cartridge:
a) 1 black
b) 1 tri-color
c) 1 quarter note + 1 tri-color (the current case)
So I thought that by putting a) in place of c) colors would be used more, well it doesn't work.
So I see more than a solution: to transfer the color cartridge ... it's a bit messy but hey ... if that works ...
a) 1 black
b) 1 tri-color
c) 1 quarter note + 1 tri-color (the current case)
So I thought that by putting a) in place of c) colors would be used more, well it doesn't work.
So I see more than a solution: to transfer the color cartridge ... it's a bit messy but hey ... if that works ...
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Hello Christopher,
If I remember correctly, and you are using the Microsoft Office Pack, you must have the option of printing in 'draft mode' which prints in black without any other modification and optimizes ink consumption.
For other software, I don't know.
I don't know your HP, but the drivers are available on hp.com and maybe they can print 2 or 4 pages on a single sheet. This also limits the consumption of paper.
If I remember correctly, and you are using the Microsoft Office Pack, you must have the option of printing in 'draft mode' which prints in black without any other modification and optimizes ink consumption.
For other software, I don't know.
I don't know your HP, but the drivers are available on hp.com and maybe they can print 2 or 4 pages on a single sheet. This also limits the consumption of paper.
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No I don't use Pack Office, and I wanted something that does it for all softwares ... a kind of new universal and advanced driver what (we can dream)...
By cons, obviously, I print 100% in "draft" mode is my default setting (like many of you I suppose).
For "multiple" printing yes it is included and I also use a lot.
the best thing is: draft + 2 per page + duplex.
4 A4 per page it becomes a little illegible ...
By cons, obviously, I print 100% in "draft" mode is my default setting (like many of you I suppose).
For "multiple" printing yes it is included and I also use a lot.
the best thing is: draft + 2 per page + duplex.
4 A4 per page it becomes a little illegible ...
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Yes, thank you apparently with "advanced" printers there is the possibility of "shunting" the colors but not with the basics ... like the hp1215 (moreover very robust!) ...
What is crazy is that it is the same manufacturer ... Good short: the best method: not buy a color cartridge
So I empty mine and basta!
What is crazy is that it is the same manufacturer ... Good short: the best method: not buy a color cartridge
So I empty mine and basta!
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I have a good one buy a laser printer. Personally, I only do black and white, the quality is impeccable and for the colors, it's just photos, so a photo lab. Anyway when I see the rendering of printers for photos and holding over time, not to mention the cost.
In addition now there are second-hand lasers for 2 times nothing like the toners and ecological level for rejections, 1 toner = how many cartridges in the trash?
Here's a little anecdote that will not solve the schmilblick
I have a good one buy a laser printer. Personally, I only do black and white, the quality is impeccable and for the colors, it's just photos, so a photo lab. Anyway when I see the rendering of printers for photos and holding over time, not to mention the cost.
In addition now there are second-hand lasers for 2 times nothing like the toners and ecological level for rejections, 1 toner = how many cartridges in the trash?
Here's a little anecdote that will not solve the schmilblick
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Same, I use a laser printer. I make few prints and the inkjet cartridges dried before I made 50 pages ...
I find myself greatly at the financial level despite an initial investment of 150 € and a cost of 70 € / toner (50 € if I recycle the old one). Considering what I do with toner, it's more than profitable.
I find myself greatly at the financial level despite an initial investment of 150 € and a cost of 70 € / toner (50 € if I recycle the old one). Considering what I do with toner, it's more than profitable.
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