Color Access settings
Control color printing by setting up templates that define how and when color can be used. This is
useful when restricting color printing to a specific time of day (for example, only during work hours) or
a specific application (for example, only photo application software).
1. In the Color Access panel of the Properties screen, click Configure. The Color Access panel
expands.
2. From the Template: menu, select one of the following options listed in
Table 8-8 Color Access
panel–Template menu options on page 110.
Table 8-8 Color Access panel–Template menu options
Options Description
(None) Select this option to remove all color access restrictions from the selected
MPP.
NOTE: Selecting this option prevents the change of any more settings.
(Create a new template) Select this option to create a new color access template. When you select this
option, all fields can be modified. Use a template name that is meaningful to
your organization. You might also determine whether a naming convention
exists for your organization.
HP Default When this option is selected, HP default color access values are applied to
this MPP.
Existing template name Select a previously defined color access template to apply to the selected
MPP.
3. In the New Template: field, enter a name for the new template.
4. Then, select the settings for the users assigned to this policy.
See
Table 8-9 Color-printing user access on page 110 for more information.
Table 8-9 Color-printing user access
Setting Description
Allow color printing controls ● If this setting is unchecked, no color printing is allowed.
● If this setting is checked, color printing is allowed, and can be further
controlled by more specific settings of Day/Time and Application.
NOTE: Times ranges specified must be in military time. For example, 9
am to 5 pm would be noted as the following.
From: 09:00 To: 17:00
The following Day controls are available.
◦ Allow color printing on Sunday
◦
Allow color printing on Monday
◦
Allow color printing on Tuesday
◦
Allow color printing on Wednesday
◦
Allow color printing on Thursday
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Active Directory Group Policy
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