Restricting color printing

Restricting color printing

HP 3000 3600 3800 note Restricting color printing NOTE

This feature is available for the HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers only.

The HP Color LaserJet 3000 and 3800 Series printers include a RESTRICT COLOR USE setting for networked printers. A network administrator can use the setting to restrict user access to the color printing features in order to conserve color toner. If you are unable to print in color, see your network administrator.

1. Press Menu.
2. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 arrow down Restricting color printing to select PRINT QUALITY, and then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Restricting color printing.
3. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 arrow down Restricting color printing to select SYSTEM SETUP, and then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Restricting color printing.
4. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 arrow down Restricting color printing to select RESTRICT COLOR USE, and then press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Restricting color printing.
5. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 arrow down Restricting color printing to select one of the following options:
● DISABLE COLOR: This setting denies the printer color capabilities to all users.
● ENABLE COLOR: This is the default setting, which allows all users to use the printer color capabilities.
● COLOR IF ALLOWED: This setting allows the network administrator to allow color use for select users. Use the embedded Web server to designate users who can print in color.
6. Press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Restricting color printing to save the setting.

The network administrator can monitor color usage for a specific HP Color LaserJet 3000 Series printer by printing a color usage job log. See Using printer information pages.

HP 3000 3600 3800 note Restricting color printing NOTE

For the HP Color LaserJet 3600 Series printer, the network administrator can deny access to color printing through the Driver Management and Control (DMC) program.

HP 3000 3600 3800 Restricting color printing