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[Mac Environment] How to set up for monochrome printing

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

In the Mac environment, up until now, it has been possible to select color printing or monochrome printing by switching between the virtual printer for color printing and virtual printer for monochrome printing. However, from the March 2023 version of the macOS this is no longer possible.
It is now necessary to specify a virtual printer for color printing (Main_Color) and then select monochrome in the print settings. To print in monochrome, select "モノクロ" in the Presets, as shown in the image below.

Please note that if you select any settings other than "モノクロ", even documents with only black text will be treated as a color printout, and you will be charged for color printing.

Supplemental information

• If you wish to print in monochrome using Microsoft Word in the Mac environment, there are further precautions. Please refer to the following announcement.
  【Mac Environment】Precautions when printing in monochrome with Word
• In the Windows environment, the choice between color printing and monochrome printing can be made by selecting the print server as before.