The option for 2-Sided Printing (Windows) or Two-sided Printing Settings (Mac) is gray or not available. What should I do?

  • Make sure you use a paper type and size that supports this feature. Automatic double-sided printing is only available if you select plain paper and one of these paper sizes in the printer software:

    • Letter (8.5 × 11 inches [216 × 279 mm])
    • Legal (8.5 × 14 inches [216 × 357 mm])
    • A3 (11.7 × 16.5 inches [297 × 420 mm])
    • A4 (8.3 × 11.7 inches [210 × 297 mm])
    • A5 (5.8 x 8.2 inches [148 x 210 mm])
    • Tabloid (11 × 17 inches [279 × 432 mm])
    • Executive (7.25 x 10.5 inches [184 x 267 mm])
    • Mexico Oficio (8.46 x 13.4 inches [216 x 340 mm])
    • Oficio 9 (8.46 x 10.4 inches [215 x 315 mm])
    • B5 (7.2 x 10.1 inches [182 x 257 mm])
    • B4 (13.9 x 9.84 inches [353 x 250 mm])
    • 8.5 × 13 inches (216 × 330 mm)
    • User defined paper size from 8.5 × 11 inches (216 × 297 mm) to 8.5 × 14 inches (216 × 356 mm)

    Note: Automatic double-sided printing is not supported on glossy or certain matte papers.

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