How to Add a Clone Printer for Black Only Draft Print Jobs
To add a clone printer for black only draft print jobs, follow these steps:
1. Open the Control Panel on your computer. 2. Click on Devices and Printers. 3. Click on Add a Printer. 4. Select the option for adding a local printer. 5. Choose the option to use an existing port, and select the port for your current printer. 6. Select the printer driver for your current printer. 7. Give your new printer a name that indicates it's a clone, such as "Printer Name - Black Only". 8. Select the option to not share this printer. 9. Choose the option to set this printer as the default printer if you wish. 10. Click on Next, and then click on Finish.
Now that you have added a clone printer, you can adjust the printer settings to make sure it only prints in black and white and uses the draft print mode. Here's how to do it:
1. Open the Control Panel on your computer. 2. Click on Devices and Printers. 3. Right-click on the clone printer you just added and select Printing preferences. 4. Select the option for black and white printing only. 5. Select the draft print mode to save ink and paper. 6. Click on OK to save your changes.
Now, when you want to print a document in black and white draft mode, select the clone printer you just created instead of your main printer. This will ensure that you're not wasting ink and paper on documents that don't require high-quality printing.