> Why? Since the URL is 'google' one obvious reason is to encourage viewing the "live web copy" -- which can have live advertisements inserted. The 'offline p

> Why? Since the URL is 'google' one obvious reason is to encourage viewing the "live web copy" -- which can have live advertisements inserted. The 'offline pdf' can't have live ads inserted that change as you view the content. Therefore the black and white download version to encourage usage of the version that provides for more ad revenue to google. > And how is it possible to workaround this? For that you'll have to investigate how the color pages arrive in the live web view. If you can see the content in your browser then it is possible you might be able to capture/save off the color content. But you'll have to dig into how the page works to find out if it is possible.