124. How do I change default settings for a printer in macOS?
This can be done through the cups interface. Do this to change the default settings to duplex, black and white and options installed:
Enable cups interface
- Enable the cups webinterface by starting the application "Terminal" (Applications/Utilities) and enter the command below, followed by Enter:
You can copy the command here:
cupsctl WebInterface=Yes
Change settings
- Start a browser.
- Go to the webpage http://localhost:631/printers.
- Click on the printer you want to change the default settings for.
- Under "Administration", select "Set Default Options".
- Click on "General" and change "Duplex:" to "Long Edge".
- Click on "Set Default Options" and give your username and password to save the change you made.
Duplex
- Once again, under "Administration", select "Set Default Options".
- Click on "Basic" and change "Color Mode: to "Black and White".
- Click on "Set Default Options" and give your username and password to save the change you made.
Color Mode
- Once again, under "Administration", select "Set Default Options".
- Click on "Basic" and change "Color Mode: to "Black and White".
- Click on "Set Default Options" and give your username and password to save the change you made.
Options Installed
Disable cups interface
- To disable the cups interface, go back to the application "Terminal" and enter the command below, followed by Enter:
You can copy the command here:
cupsctl WebInterface=No