Print documents with an HP printer

Access document print job settings in Windows.

1. Before printing, edit the document to adjust text font and size, choose layout options, and to change any other appearance settings.

2. Open the document, click File or the menu icon (WordPad), and then click Print to open general print settings.

3. To access more layout, quality, and advanced print settings, click Printer Properties, Properties, or Preferences. The Document Properties or Printing Preferences window opens.

   If you do not see these settings, go to 123.hp.com/setup to install the full feature HP driver.

   

4. From the Layout, Finishing, Paper/Quality, Features tabs, or in Advanced settings, select the orientation, paper tray, paper type, and border settings. Menu names and available print settings vary by printer.

   Note:

   If the Document Properties window has a Printing Shortcut tab, select a shortcut with your preferred settings.

5. From the Paper/Quality tab and in Advanced settings, select a print quality setting.

   Note:

   Quality is measured in dots per inch (DPI). Higher DPI produces better documents but slows print speed.

   • Draft: Lowest DPI typically used when ink cartridge levels are low or when high quality prints are not needed

   • Normal: Default quality setting suitable for most print jobs

   • Best: Better DPI than Normal

   • Max DPI: Highest DPI setting available

6. On the Paper/Quality, Color, or Features tab, or from the Advanced, Color mode, or Print in Grayscale menu, select from the following color options.

   Note:

   If you regularly print in black and white, but find that color ink is also used, your printer model uses a mix of black and color inks to decrease grain. Additionally, some ink is used from all cartridges to perform periodic servicing that prevents clogs and other print quality issues. There is no way to bypass these features.

   • Black and white, Monochrome, Black Ink Only, or Grayscale: Uses the black cartridge only to print in black and white.

   • High Quality Grayscale: Uses all colors and black to print higher quality black and white prints.

   • Color: Uses all colors and black to print in full color.

7. To save your settings for future print jobs, select one of the print job shortcuts, change any of the settings, click User Specified Print Settings, and then click Save as.

8. Click OK, and then click Print.

Access document print job settings in macOS.

1. Before printing, edit the document to adjust text font and size, choose layout options, and to change any other appearance settings.

2. Click the Spotlight icon to search for and open Preview. Click File > Open to open the item, and then click File > Print.

3. Select your printer, and then click Show Details if the button displays.

4. Click the settings names or the print options menu in the center of the window to access all settings by category.

   

   • Color or black and white: Enable or turn off Print in Color or Black & White. The Presets menu also includes color and black and white options.

     Note:

     If you regularly print in black and white, but find that color ink is also used, your printer model uses a mix of black and color inks to decrease grain. Additionally, some ink is used from all cartridges to perform periodic servicing that prevents clogs and other print quality issues. There is no way to bypass these features.

   • Paper type (plain, specialty): Select the paper type in Media & Quality to ensure the printer properly applies the ink to the paper you loaded in the printer.

   • Paper size: Select the paper from the Paper Size menu on the main dialog if present, or click Paper Handling, select Scale to fit paper size, and then select the paper in the Destination Paper Size menu.

   • Paper tray: Select the tray you loaded the paper into in Media & Quality if your printer has more than one tray.

   • Custom paper size: Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size menu, if available. The setting might also be available in the File > Page Setup > Paper Size menu.

   • Print quality: From the Quality or Print Quality menu or slider, select Best, Normal, or Draft.

   • Two-sided printing (duplexing): Turn on the Double-sided or Two-Sided setting. Select a binding type from the settings options or from the Layout menu. If prompted during printing, follow any instructions to manually load and flip the paper.

5. Click Print.