How to print Photoshop file document to only one color?

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Is there any way of converting a Photoshop file with text and logos to one only. I want to print to only one color.

You can convert any Photoshop file to greyscale, which is one color, then print. I have a feeling you need to describe your file rather than ask if you can convert it to one color in every application. — Scott, Sep 7, 2012 at 1:27
I think there's rather more to this. Are you talking about desktop printing or printing press? — e100, Sep 7, 2012 at 12:58

Scott · Accepted Answer · 2012-09-07 01:29:25Z

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Choose Image > Mode > Greyscale

Or a better way -- Image > Adjustments > Black and White (Tweak to your liking) Click Okay. Then Image > Mode > Greyscale.

Then Print.

answered Sep 7, 2012 at 1:29

Scott

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I like your second way much better. If something other than black is wanted, you can check the Tint box in the BW layer and assign a color there.
– Alan Gilbertson
Sep 7, 2012 at 1:35
It's a bit more involved if you want to print as a spot colour though.
– e100
Sep 7, 2012 at 12:56
@e100 not if it's just one color. You can set it as black and just indicate the spot color to use on press.
– Scott
Sep 7, 2012 at 17:05
This is true, but if it's going to be included in an InDesign doc and sent as PDF I'd prefer it to be tagged with the relevant spot colour.
– e100
Sep 7, 2012 at 18:30

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