How Do I Print a PDF in Black & White?
By Mel Frank
A PDF, or Portable Document Format, is a technology designed by Adobe Systems. This is a versatile program used to open and view nearly any document--it makes no difference if your computer is a PC or Mac. This makes a PDF document perfect for use when emailing documents, or publishing documents online for viewers to read and print. Printing the document in a black and white format is simple, requiring an easy change of printer settings.
Step 1
Open the PDF you wish to print.
Step 2
Click the "File" option from the toolbar at the top of the page, then choose "Print."
Step 3
Click "Preferences" from the gray box that appears on your screen.
Step 4
Select the "Color" tab at the top of the gray box.
Step 5
Choose the "Print on Grayscale" option, and select "Use Black Ink Cartridge" if applicable.
Step 6
Click "OK" at the bottom of the gray box to accept the setting.
Step 7
Click "Print" and the document will print in black and white.
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Writer Bio
Mel Frank is a professional freelance writer with over 15 years of writing experience. She has completed a wide variety of writing assignments for a number of publications that include CNN and various websites. Frank received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from a prestigious university in Pennsylvania.