INK & PAPER SAVING TIPS

These procedures may provide hints on how to save ink and paper when printing. Your printer may have slightly or very different commands or steps.

TO PRINT IN DRAFT, FAST DRAFT OR FAST/ECONOMICAL MODE TO SAVE INK & TIME:

1) Click on File, then on Print.
2) Click on the Properties, Setup or Preferences button.
3) Click on the Quality (or equivalent) tab.
4) Click on Draft, Fast Draft, or Fast/Economical printing.
5) Click on OK.
6) Click on Print or OK.

TO PRINT IN GRAYSCALE MODE TO SAVE COLOR INK:

1) Click on File, then on Print.
2) Click on the Properties, Setup or Preferences button.
3) Click on the Color (or equivalent) tab.
4) Click to put a check mark next to: Print in Grayscale or Black & White.
5) Click on OK.
6) Click on Print or OK.

TO PRINT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PAPER:

Some printers can automatically print on both sides of the paper. Other printers require you to manually reinsert the pages into the paper tray either face-up or face-down in order to print on the other side.

1) Click on File, then on Print.
2) Click on the Properties, Setup or Preferences button.
3) Click on the Finishing (or equivalent) tab.
4) Click to put a check mark next to: Print on both sides, Two-sided, Double-sided, or Duplex.
5) Click on OK.
6) Click on Print or OK.

Caution: Avoid using 3-hole paper. An inkjet printer's heads can catch on the holes and become damaged. Worn, dog-eared or rumpled paper is more likely to jam in the printer. Be sure the paper is flat.

Disclaimer: Phil Matsumoto/OriginOfCancer.com will not be held responsible for any data loss or damage to your printer or computer if you use these tips. Please consult your manual or the manufacturer's website for the specific instructions for your printer model if you are not sure of the proper steps.

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