It can be hard to print two sides of a page, isn’t it?
This printing method is also known as duplex printing. If the printing system is confusing, do not worry. There are different ways to print on both sides of paper using an HP printer. You can either do it manually, or you can do it using computer software.
So, let’s find out how to print on both sides of paper HP printer.
How To Print On Both Sides Of Paper HP Printer Using PC
Duplex printing using HP printing software can be easy. But before printing, try to load a good portion of papers in the paper tray to complete the printing. This can solve page ordering issues.
Here are some valuable steps to follow to print on both sides of a paper using HP software in PC-
Check The File Tab
The file option is available on the top-left side of any application in the window.
- Open the required document and check at the top-left of the document. You will find a file option.
Go to the File tab and click it.
Tap On The Print
- Inside the File tab, there is a button named “Print” in the drop-down menu.
- Click on the Print option.
Note: If you do not get the file button, try to press “CTRL + P” on your keyboard. This will directly show the print menu options.
Change Print Properties
- Change the printing properties depending on what displays. There are more options like preferences, printer setup, etc. Check them and change them to HP printer properties.
- Find the “Two-Sided” option beside the “Copies” option. Click on that before starting to print.
Do not forget to select the binding option below the two-sided menu.
After changing the options as been spoken above, press on print.
Note: Make sure to connect the printer with the PC before clicking on the print. Also, if both sides printing option is not available, try to print the paper manually on both sides.
How To Print Both Sides Of Paper HP Printer In A MAC
For a MAC user, the printing option using an HP printer can be a bit different. Here are the steps to follow to print on both sides of the computer using HP printer-
Open The Print Option Inside File Menu
- In any document, check at the top-left side of the menu bar. You will find the “File” option over there.
- Click on the “File” menu, it will show a drop-down menu. In the drop-down menu, you will find the print option. Click on the print button.
Note: If you do not find the file option, you can use keyboard shortcuts “Command + P” to get the printing properties.
Change Print Properties
- After going to the Print option, click on Show Details.
- Now check the two-sided option if available.
- Select Layout in the unnamed option.
- Depending on the layout, change the binding settings inside the “Two-Sided” menu. For booklet layout, select “Long-Edge binding, and for tablet layout, select “Short-Edge binding”.
After finishing all the changes in properties, press on Print.
Note: Make sure to connect the printer with MAC before clicking on the print. Also, if both sides printing option is not available, try to print the paper manually on both sides.
How to Print On Both Sides Of Paper HP Printer Manually
If any of the above options are not working, you can print both sides of a paper using HP printer manually too. Here is the best way to duplex print manually-
Numbering Pages
- Before putting the papers into the printer, make small pencil marks above the paper.
Make sure the mark is on the face-up side of the paper and near the short edge.
Find The Print Option Into The File Menu In Both MAC and PC
For MAC Users
- Click on the File menu to the top left menu bar.
- Press on the File option.
- There will be a drop down menu, you will find the print option there.
- Click on the Print option.
- If you do not get the File option, use keyboard shortcuts. Hold “Command + P” to get print properties.
For PC Users
- Click on the File Menu on the top left side of a document.
- You will find the print option. Press on it.
- If you do not get the File option, use keyboard shortcuts. Hold “CTRL + P” to get print properties.
Changing Print Properties
- Click on “Pages” inside the “Print All Pages” option. Change it into custom print.
- Find the page range option and select the pages you want to print.
- Type in odd or even numbers to order which pages you want to print. Like if you want to print ten pages in total, type either 1,3,5,7,9, or 2,4,6,8,10.
Make Sure Of Printer Connection
- Check if your printer is connected properly or not. Sometimes, for poor connection, the printer does not show the name inside the PC or MAC.
- To select the current HP printer, click the name and select the printer inside the drop-down option.
- After everything is clear click on print.
Once you have finished printing the odd papers or the even papers, try to do the same thing by putting the same papers inside but on the opposite side. This time, instead of using odd numbers, try printing even numbers, or instead of even numbers, try printing odd numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How To Print On Both Sides Of Paper HP Printer If The Double-Sided Option Is Grayed Out?
If the “Double-Side” option is grayed out in your MAC or PC, that means your printer can only print one side.
In this case, you have to do duplex printing manually. To do manual printing, first print the odd numbers of your documents. Then on the same papers on the backside, you can print out the even numbers of your documents.
2. How Do You Print A PDF On Both Sides Of The Paper?
Here are some easy steps to print a PDF on both sides of the paper-
- Go to the File option on top of the document, click on it.
- You will get a print option. Press it.
- Check the properties of the print menu.
- Select the option “Print On Both Sides”.
- Click OK. Then press the print option.
Verdict
Now that you have learned everything about how to print both sides of paper HP printer, now you can try it out too. If the printing option is not embedded on the printer, then go for manual printing.
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