Double-Sided Printing (Duplexing)

Double-sided printing, or duplexing, is available on black & white laser printers in all computer lab locations and at all print kiosks. Double-sided printing has the dual benefit of both saving paper and money, as each black & white double-sided sheet still costs only 7¢–the same as a single-sided sheet. Double-sided color printing is also available in the APL, WPL, and XML for the same price as a single-sided sheet.

To use double-sided printing, you must set it in the print dialog when printing from an application. See below for detailed instructions on how to do this from a Macintosh or Windows computer. These instructions are also available in a printable PDF. Once you have set your job to print in duplex, follow the instructions on the Printing page to print from the lab or kiosk printers.

Duplexing from Macintosh OS X

1. Choose File > Print and select the printer you wish to use from the Printer drop-down menu.
2. If necessary, click the disclosure triangle to show additional options headed by a third drop-down menu.
3. Select Layout from this third drop-down menu.
4. Set the Two-Sided drop-down to Long-edge binding. This will set the printer to print on both sides of the sheet.
   Note: When printing from your own computer, you may need to enable this option before printing. Do this by selecting the printer in the Print & Fax System Preferences pane, clicking Options & Supplies, checking the Duplex Unit box under the Driver tab, and clicking OK.
5. Click Print when you are finished changing the rest of your settings.

Duplexing from Windows

1. Choose File > Print and select the printer you wish to use from the Name drop-down menu.
2. Click on the button or link for Properties, Printer Properties, or Preferences near the printer selection menu.
3. In the Properties window that appears, select the Finishing tab.
4. Underneath Document Options, check Print on both sides.
5. Click OK to return to the main print dialog, and click OK again to print once you have finished changing the rest of your settings.