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Let’s face it, when was the last time you printed on double sides of a paper? Rarely happens, right? The worst bit is all the information on the sheet of paper either gets trashed or shredded. There are a ton of benefits to printing on both sides of the paper. For starters, you’ll lower your advanced printer’s energy usage and save on paper, which ultimately saves the planet. Additionally, you’ll have less to carry if you are printing a large document. However, if you will be working on a project that requires a large picture, our guide on how to print a poster-size picture on a regular printer may benefit you.
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Despite having all these benefits, your printer won’t print double sides by default. If it’s not available on the device’s control panel, it may not offer automatic duplex printing. Fortunately, Windows users have the option to set duplex printing in two ways. Users can either choose double-sided printing for each task in the print window setting or configure duplex page printing as their computer’s default print setting. Additionally, you learn about auto duplex printers if you are curious. However, you should probably learn how to disable printer color management if you print many pictures and photos.
It’s essential to note that not all printers offer double-sided printing options. Therefore, before configuration, check your printer manual to make sure your printer has duplex printing capabilities. If your printer can’t print on double sides, you won’t see the option to make adjustments.
In addition, you can make any printer wireless, by using either a host computer option ideal if you have multiple computers that access the printer or a Bluetooth adapter. Additionally, there are some printer models that offer you an option to purchase a Wi-Fi adapter, like the OKI MC573DN.
Printing on both sides of the paper is relatively easy. The tricky bit is getting the paper in the right way around when putting it back for side “two” or “B.” Putting the wrong side up will lead to overprinting, while getting it in the wrong end will cause half of the pages to be upside down. Doing this the right way will largely depend on your printer.
If your printer takes the fresh paper from a bottom tray, place the even-sided printed paper back in the fresh paper tray (printed-side down), making sure the top of the page is pointing to the printer.
If your printer takes paper in from the top fresh paper tray, place the even-sided printed page back in the fresh paper tray (printed-side down), ensuring the top of the page points to the printer. To be able to print double-sided and for long, preserving your ink by keeping it away from direct sunlight, or leaving the cartridge in its original package until needed should be a priority.
Printing double-sided on a Mac or Windows computer is relatively easy. Do the following:
Printing double-sided on Mac is also quite simple. All you need to do is the following:
F.A.Q.S
How can I avoid paper jams when duplex printing?
To avoid paper jamming, neatly restack the paper before putting it back in. Also, let the ink cool before feeding it back to the printer to prevent sticking. Lastly, check your printer for malfunctions. Jamming is often a sign of a failing printer.
Can I print on double-sided if the option is grayed out on Mac?
If the double-side configuration is grayed out on your Mac, your printer doesn’t have duplex printing capabilities.
How can I stop duplex printing on Windows PC?
Open the document you wish to print and click on “File.” Select the “Print” Option. In the Print menu, click on “More settings.” Scroll down through the options on the drop-down menu labeled “Duplex Printing” and unselect it to the preferred configuration.
Will my laserjet printer print double-sided?
Before you begin printing, check your printer owner’s manual or contact the manufacturer to ensure your printer has duplex printing capabilities.
Can I manually print on both sides?
Yes. Depending on your Windows operating system version, program, or printer you are using, you may have “Manually print on both sides” or “Print on both sides.”
STAT: Printers and Copiers revenue in 2021 amounts to $1.4 million. The market segment is expected to grow annually by -1.95% (source)
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