Understanding the two-sided printing function

The printer has a built-in duplex unit that lets you print on both sides of the paper automatically. This function is also known as two-sided printing or duplexing.

Note:

Automatic two-sided printing works only with plain paper in letter and A4 sizes. If you want to print two-sided documents on another size or type of paper, use the manual method.

To print a two-sided copy:

With a document open, click File Print.

Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

Click the Advanced tab.

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

A drop-down box features Automatic and Manual options. Select Automatic when you are printing on plain paper in letter or A4 sizes. If you are using a custom size or type of paper, select Manual.

Select either Sideflip or Topflip. Sideflip is the setting most often used.

The “Extend dry time” option allows extra drying time between sides when you are printing on both sides of the paper. The normal drying time of the Automatic 2-Sided Printing option affords enough time for the ink to dry on supported paper types in average air humidity. In conditions of high humidity, or if you find that the normal drying time does not allow the ink to dry completely, you should select Extend dry time.

Select	To
2-Sided Printing	Print on both sides of the paper.
Automatic	Have all documents printed on both sides of the paper. Note: To return to one-sided printing, clear the 2-Sided Printing option on the Advanced tab.
Manual	Duplex a print job manually. You must select this option when printing two-sided jobs that will be printed on a size or type of paper other than letter- or A4-size plain paper (such as greeting cards).
Sideflip	Print the two-sided pages so they turn like the pages of a magazine.
Topflip	Print the two-sided pages so they read like the pages of a legal pad.
Extend dry time	Allow the ink to dry for a longer than normal time on one side of the paper before the page goes back into the automatic duplex unit for printing on the other side.
Print Instruction Page to Assist in Reloading	Obtain a printed set of steps explaining how to rotate and reload the paper for manual two-sided printing.