Last updated: May 15th, 2007

General Description

This article describes where to find the duplex printing option in both Mac OS X and Windows XP.

Step by Step Instructions

Note: Duplex printing does not reduce the cost per print charged to your quota. It does however reduce the amount of paper you have to carry around.

Windows XP:

Step 1: Print your document by selecting Print... from the File menu rather than using the toolbar button.

Step 2: When in the Print Dialog, click the Preferences or Printing Preferences button (the exact name will depend on the program you're in; it may also be called Settings or something else entirely).

Step 3: If you are using one of the ITaP lab printers, you will see the screen below:

Simply select Flip on Long Edge under the Print on Both Sides section to enable Duplex Printing, then click OK. You can also select Flip on Short Edge for landscape prints.

Step 4: Click Print (or similar button) to print your document. The printer will use both sides of the paper when possible.

Mac OS X:

Step 1: Print your document by selecting Print... from the File menu rather than using the toolbar button.

Step 2: In most programs, when using one of the ITaP lab printers, you will see the dialog below:

From the third drop-down menu, select Layout. You will then be able to set Long-edged binding (for portrait layout) or Short-edged binding (for landscape layout) to enable Duplex Printing.

Step 4: Click Print to begin printing. The printer will use both sides of the paper when possible.

Troubleshooting

Some programs have different print dialogs than normal, so you may have to look for the button or menu option that will bring up the dialogs shown above. Ask a lab assistant if you're having problems finding the duplex printing settings.

If you're using a personal computer to print to an ITaP Lab or Dorm printer and don't see the option to use duplex printing, you have most likely installed or selected the wrong driver for the printer. See [KB000633] Names of campus printers. to verify that you have selected the appropriate printer model. To see how to map campus printers to your personal computer, see: