Manually Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Duplex) with Any Printer

In this guide/video, we’re going to show you how to How to Print a PDF on Both Sides of the Paper (Duplex) with Any Printer Manually i.e. a printer that doesn’t have the duplex capability.

Don’t know what a duplex is? it’s a feature on a printer that tells the printer to load the paper back in and print on both sides so page 1 is on the top and page 2 is underneath the paper. i.e. the other side.
For example, most people don’t have an office-style printer with duplex capability and an inkjet or just have a small printer at home.

This guide/video is a great way to make your prints look more professional, save time and make your work life a little easier!

Adobe Acrobat can be downloaded here: https://www.adobe.com/uk/acrobat/free-trial-download.html or
Adobe Reader which is totally free and can be downloaded here: https://www.adobe.com/uk/acrobat/pdf-reader.html

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Step by Step Guide

  1. Make sure Adobe Acrobat full version is installed or Adobe Reader
  2. Open the PDF or Other document type like word document in Adobe Acrobat
  3. Click File menu, Print…
  4. Click on the “Size” button in Page Size & Handling so it only previews one page 
  5. Click on the “More Options” dropdown black arrow
  6. In the “Odd and Even Pages” dropdown selection select ‘Odd pages only’
  7. Click the “Print” button
  8. Let the Printer Print,
    Now load the paper back in upside down i.e. the other way up 
  9. Click File menu, Print…
  10. Click on the “Size” button in Page Size & Handling so it only previews one page
  11. Click on the “More Options” dropdown black arrow
  12. In the “Odd and Even Pages” dropdown selection select ‘Even pages only’
  13. Click the “Print” button

    Let the printer print and you should have your document in duplex print format. i.e. print on both sides and page 1 on top, page 2 on the bottom and the right way around!

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