How to print double sided on Mac

There are many reasons why you may want to print double-sided on Mac. It’s a great way to save paper, so you don’t have to repurchase it often, but it is also a great way to be more environmentally friendly.

These days, most printers come with a feature that allows double-sided printing. However, you can do the same even if you have an older printer that doesn’t come with this feature. Let’s see how to print double-sided on Mac.

How to print double-sided on Mac when the printer has the feature

If your printer supports double-sided printing, here is what you need to do:

  • Click on the File option
  • Select Print

  • Click on the Show Details button
  • Next, click on the box located below Presets or Orientation
  • Now choose Layout
  • You will see two-sided printing. Click on the box next to it and then select the style.
  • Once you have selected all the preferred printing options, click Print.

How to print double-sided on a Mac when the printer doesn’t have the feature

If your printer doesn’t come with a feature that allows double-sided printing, follow the steps below:

  • Click on the File option
  • Select Print
  • Click on the box located below Presets or Orientation
  • Select the option Paper handling
  • Click on the box next to Pages to Print and select the Odd Only option.

  • Now print the document
  • The pages will be 1,3, etc.
  • Once the printed pages are out, take them, turn them over, and place them into the tray.
  • Go back to Paper handling and then select Even Only next to Pages to Print
  • Print your document.

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