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Printer Keeps Printing Double Sided: Troubleshoot & Fix Now

Find out how to turn off double-sided printing quickly and easily

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Updated onMay 16, 2024

updated onMay 16, 2024

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A lot ofprinterscan automatically print on both sides of the paper. While that is definitely a feature and not a bug, many users claimed that the printer keeps printing double sided even when it’s not supposed to.

Printingon both sides of the paper is otherwise known as automatic duplex printing, which has become a standard printer option. But if the printer defaults to double sided without specific indications, then it becomes a problem.

And speaking about problems, let’s have a quick look at some of the most common situations reported by users worldwide:

In comes the big question: Why does my printer keep printing double sided? If you’re wondering the same thing, read on, and let’s find out.

Why is my printer printing double sided?

If your printer keeps printing double sided, the first thing you need to need is to check the print settings and make sure duplex printing is disabled.

There are various print setting windows, tabs, and menus that can include duplex print options. Consequently, users may need to configure more than one duplex print option to ensure that their printers don’t always print double-sided.

Now, settings are obviously at the very top of our list and this may concern printer, file, or even device configuration. But what if the option is already disabled or grayed out?

If such is the case, you may also be dealing with a severe case of driver mismatch. Read on to find out more.

How do I turn off double sided printing manually?

1. Turn Off the Printer’s Default Duplex Printing Option

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2. Disable Double-sided printing on Microsoft documents

3. Deselect Duplex Printing Within the Third-Party Software’s Print Settings

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5. Make sure the printer driver matches your printer’s manufacturer

Using the wrong driver or having the wrong version of drivers installed can cause a lot of havoc. If your printer keeps printing double sided, it is possible that a different driver is installed, thus causing this setting to switch on by itself.

To avoid such issues, we recommend using aspecialized program that will automatically keep your drivers in check and constantly updated.

This is how to stop printers from printing double sided. That’s pretty much it! If you have any comments or further suggestions, feel free to reach out anytime!

Printer Keeps Printing Double Sided: Troubleshoot & Fix Now#

Why is my printer printing double sided?#

How do I turn off double sided printing manually?#

1. Turn Off the Printer’s Default Duplex Printing Option#

2. Disable Double-sided printing on Microsoft documents#

3. Deselect Duplex Printing Within the Third-Party Software’s Print Settings#

4. Deselect Duplex Printing on the Printer’s Menu Screen#

5. Make sure the printer driver matches your printer’s manufacturer#