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Two-sided (duplex) printing
Some printer models are capable of duplex printing (printing on both sides of a page). To find out which
models support automatic duplexing, see
Printer basics. All printer models support manual duplexing.
NOTE You must specify two-sided printing options in your software application or in the printer
driver in order to print on both sides of the page. If this option is not visible in the software
application or printer driver, use the following information to make duplex printing options
available.
To use two-sided printing:
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Verify that the printer driver is configured to show the two-sided printing options: automatic and/or
manual. For instructions, see the online Help for the printer driver. For more information, see
Printer
drivers or Printer drivers for Macintosh computers.
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Once the two-sided printing option is shown, select the appropriate two-sided printing options in
the printer driver software. Two-sided printing options include page and binding orientation. For
more information about options for binding two-sided printing jobs, see
Options for binding two-
sided printing jobs.
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Automatic two-sided printing is not supported for certain media types, including transparencies,
envelopes, labels, heavy, extra heavy, cardstock, and HP Tough paper. (The maximum weight
paper for automatic duplex printing is 120 g/m
2
(32 lb) bond.)
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Automatic two-sided printing supports letter, A4, 8.5 x 13, legal, executive, and JIS B5 paper sizes.
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Manual two-sided printing can support all sizes and more types of media. (Transparencies,
envelopes, and labels are not supported.)
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If both automatic and manual two-sided printing are enabled, the printer will automatically print on
two sides if the size and type are supported by the duplexer. Otherwise, it will manually duplex.
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For best results, avoid two-sided printing with rough-textured, heavy-weight media.
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To load pre-printed forms and letterhead into Tray 1, load them face up with the top edge of the
page facing away from you.
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When duplex printing, load pre-printed forms and letterhead into Tray 2 or optional Tray 3 face
down with the top edge of the page towards you.
NOTE Loading paper for duplexing is different than loading for one-sided printing.
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