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How do I print double sided?

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Introduction

A duplex capable printer enables you to print on both sides of the paper and reduce paper usage.  Not all printers are capable of duplex printing but many purchased by the University are.  For some printers duplex printing will be turned on by default and in other cases single sided printing will be the default, in either case you can change these settings manually.  The default setting can normally only be changed by your system administrator otherwise you will need to check the duplex setting each time you print.

Although each printer model is different, this guide will show you several examples of how you can manually change the printer duplex settings.  If your printer is not capable of duplex printing the setting will not be available or will be greyed out.

Changing your print job to duplex or single sided printing

  1. From the application you wish to print from (eg Word) select Print.

    Image showing the Print menu item

  1. You will then be prompted with a box similar to the following. 
    Select Properties. (in some cases it may say Preferences)

    Image of selecting the printing properties box

  1. You should see a window similar to the example below.  This window will differ slightly depending on the make and model of the printer. (other examples are listed below)

    2. Example 1: HP Laserjet 8100DN
    Note: HP Laserjet printers are used in some of the ISTS Computer Pools and Barns where duplex printing is enabled by default

    Image showing how to set the printer to print double sided
  1. Select whether or not you wish to print on both sides of the paper. Select OK and proceed to print as per normal.

Examples of other printers

The Printing Properties (or Preferences) box will differ depending on the make and model of printer you are using.  The following are examples of different printer make/model property boxes showing where the duplex settings are located.

Example 2: Xerox FX Document Centre C320

Image showing how to print double sided


Example 3: Ricoh Aficio CL7100

Image showing how to print double sided

Example 4: Kyocera FS-9520DN
Note: Kyocera printers are used in many of the ISTS Computer Pools and Barns where duplex printing is enabled by default

Image showing how to print double sided

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