I'm using Windows XP Pro and I have two user accounts: the standard "Administrator" account, which is obviously a part of the "Administrators" group, and a user called "Public", which is also a part of the "Administrators" group. I have one printer connected to this computer. I would like to make it so that the "Public" user account can print, but not in color. I already made it so grayscale is the default, but I also want to make it so the user doesn't even have the option to change it to color. Furthermore, I would like the "Administrator" account to retain the ability to manage the printer and print in color. It seems like this should be possible using the "Security" tab of the printer properties, but after tinkering around with it, I haven't had success. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Most of the time this is done on the actual printer but if you don't have a super fancy printer then you won't have that option. Another option is to install a monochrome printer driver for that user. That way it only every prints in black and white. Then install the regular driver for yourself. I know HP on some printers have this driver. Might be worth looking into. Midland Website Hosting

OH MY! You need to only have one admin account and all others need to the lowest that is needed to do job. Playing to the angels Les Paul (1915-2009)

You can't install print drivers per user. It's print driver per computer. Security is yes access or no access. Nothing in between. As suggested, install a compatable B&W driver only for your model color printer. Correct config is to have users go to a black and while laser while admins connect to both color and black and white. you need a backup admin account in case the primary is corrupted

Thank you all! I will see if I can get a black and white driver. I prefer to have the "Public" user account a part of the "Administrators" group so that software installations don't have problems.

nrogers64 you are creating the perfect environment for malware/hackers to consume your system. Highly suggest you read MS white papers on best practices.