How do you et up Double Sided Printing in Word?

Double Sided Printing can save paper and make your printed materials more professional. Here is a step-by-step guide to setting up double-sided printing in Microsoft Word.

Step 1: Open Your Document

1. Launch Microsoft Word on your computer.
2. Click on “File” in the top-left corner.
3. Choose “Open” and select the document you want to print, or create a new document by selecting “New.”

Step 2: Access the Print Menu

1. Once your document is open, go back to the “File” tab in the top-left corner.
2. Select “Print” from the list of options. This will open the Print menu.

Step 3: Select Your Printer

1. In the Print menu, make sure your desired printer is selected in the “Printer” dropdown menu.

Step 4: Open Printer Properties

1. Under the printer selection, click on “Printer Properties” or “Printer Preferences.” The wording may vary depending on your printer model, but it is usually located under the printer name.

Step 5: Enable Double-Sided Printing

1. In the Printer Properties or Printer Preferences window, look for a tab or section related to “Duplex,” “Double-Sided Printing,” or “Two-Sided Printing.”
2. Check the box or select the option to enable double-sided printing. Here are some common variations you might see:
   • “Print on Both Sides”
   • “Flip on Long Edge”
   • “Flip on Short Edge” (Choose the appropriate option depending on how you want the pages to flip)

Step 6: Adjust Additional Settings (if needed)

1. You may have additional settings available, such as “Page Order” or “Binding Edge.” Adjust these settings as needed to fit your specific printing requirements.

Step 7: Confirm and Print

1. Click “OK” or “Apply” to save your duplex printing settings and return to the Print menu.
2. In the Print menu, review your settings to ensure everything looks correct.
3. Click the “Print” button to start printing your document double-sided.

Step 8: Manual Duplex Printing (if necessary)

If your printer does not support automatic double-sided printing, you can print double-sided manually:

1. In the Print menu, click on “Print One Sided” dropdown, and select “Manually Print on Both Sides.”
2. Print the first side of the pages.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to reload the printed pages into the printer tray to print on the other side.

Step 9: Save Your Printing Settings as a Preset (Optional)

1. If you frequently print double-sided, you might want to save your settings as a preset.
2. Go back to the Print menu, and in the Printer Properties or Printer Preferences window, look for an option to save or name your current settings.
3. Save the settings using a name like “Double-Sided Printing” for easy access in the future.

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