How to set printing defaults for Print@UCL using Mac OS X

This guide explains how to set your printing defaults for Print @ UCL, so that you can do not need to reset them each time you print.

We recommend always using mono & duplex setting when printing unless other settings are specifically required.

This guide is aimed at...

• Students
• Staff
• IT Administrators
• SLMS staff
• Researchers

Before you start...

• You will need an Apple Mac computer running Mac OS X and connected to the internet
• A connection to Print @ UCL already setup: Connecting to Print @ UCL using a Mac Guide
• These instructions are based on Mac OS X 10.12 (OS Sierra)

Instructions

1. Click File, Print from within an application such as Word or Firefox.
2. From the menu under the Presets menu select Xerox Features

3. On the menu below the Xerox Features select Image Options

Fig 1 - Print dialogue box

1. Under the Colour Correction option select Black and White

2. Now select Paper/Output on the menu below Xerox Features

   

Fig 2 - Print dialogue with presets menu

1. Select 2-Sided Print

2. On the Presets menu click Save Current Settings as Preset...

   

Fig 3 - Print dialogue save option

1. Give the Preset a name such as print-UCL and set it for all printers

   

Fig 4 - Preset save window

1. Click OK.
2. Hold down the Option (alt) key when choosing your preset and it will become default.

Related guides & other info

• How to print
• Change print settings
• How to update your keychain

Help & Support

For further help and assistance you will need to contact the IT Services.