Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually

If you want to print a two-sided (duplex) document on a size or type of paper other than plain letter- or A4-size paper, you must use the manual duplex method. This method involves printing the odd-numbered pages, then flipping and reloading the stack of paper to print the even-numbered pages on the other side of the sheets.

  1. With a document open, click File step Print.

  2. Click Properties, Preferences, Options or Setup.

  3. Click the Advanced tab.

  4. From the 2-Sided Printing area, select 2-Sided Printing.

    printing preferences two sided

  5. From the drop-down box, select Manual.

  6. The Print Instruction Page to Assist in Reloading item will be selected automatically.

  7. Click OK.

  8. The printer prints the odd-numbered pages and the instruction sheet, which describes how to flip and reload the paper.

  9. Following the instruction sheet, flip and reload the paper.

  10. The printer then prints the even-numbered pages on the reverse sides of the odd-numbered pages, completing the two-sided sheets.

    Note: If you want to turn off the 2-Sided Printing function, go to the 2-Sided Printing area and clear the 2-Sided Printing check box.