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Adding Mono Preset to MacOS Printer Driver

Whether you're printing draft documents, internal reports, or just looking to conserve expensive color toner, having a dedicated "mono" (monochrome) preset for your macOS printer driver can be a huge time-saver.

Instead of manually adjusting settings for every grayscale print job, you can set it once and apply it with a single click.

This guide will show you exactly how to create and utilize a mono preset, streamlining your printing workflow and giving you quick access to consistent, cost-effective black and white output.

Updated 28/05/25

Step-by-step Guide

1. Open any file you need to print.

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2. Select “File”, then “Print".

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3. Select “Printer Options” then “Printer Features”.

Depending on the application you are using, the Print Dialogue box may look different (Outlook was used in this example).

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4. With the “Basic” Feature Set selected, change the Colour Mode to “Black and White” and select “OK”.

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5. Under “Presets” select “Default Settings”.

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6. Select “Save Current Settings as Preset".

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7. Give your Preset a name, and select "OK".

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