Basic Printing Options in macOS


Change Between Black & White and Color Printing
  1. From the application you would like to print from, select File > Print (or press Command + P).
  2. Select your public print queue from the Printer drop-down menu at the top.
  3. Scroll down the settings sidebar on the right side of the print dialog and click on Printer Options (or Print Quality / Color Options, depending on the installed Ricoh driver).
  4. Locate Color Mode (or Color/Black & White) and choose between Color or Black and White (Monochrome).
    • Verification: Check the print preview thumbnail on the left—it will update to reflect your color selection.
  5. Click Print.




Print Double-Sided (Two-Sided)
  1. Open a multi-page document and select File > Print.
  2. Locate the Two-Sided setting in the main print panel:
    • Quick Toggle: Toggle the Two-Sided switch to On.
    • Advanced Layout (Binding): If you need to set specific binding, scroll down the right sidebar, click Layout, and select Long-Edge binding (for Portrait) or Short-Edge binding (for Landscape) under the Two-Sided drop-down menu.
    • Verification: The page thumbnail will show a double-sided page icon or binding orientation.
  3. Click Print.
Revert to Single-Sided Printing
  1. Open File > Print.
  2. Toggle the Two-Sided switch to Off (or select Off from the Layout > Two-Sided drop-down menu).
  3. Click Print.
For further assistance, place a printer service request via the TopDesk self-service technology support portal or contact the Helpline at 740-427-5700/Helpline@kenyon.edu.