Duplex Print Does not Work in Windows 7

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SYMPTOM

Duplex print does not work in Windows 7. However, it works on your Windows XP computer with the same printer. This issue persists after updating printer driver.

CAUSE

In earlier versions of windows, there was an option to say that a duplex unit was installed under printer properties. Windows 7 has split properties into multiple items in the context menu.

SOLUTION

To enable duplex printing in this kind of situation, please perform the following steps:

1. Click Start - Devices and Printers.

2. In Devices and Printers, right click on the printer, click "Printer Properties".

3. In the printer’s properties dialog box, switch to the Device Settings tab. In this tab, you should find an option to turn duplex printing on.

APPLIES TO

Windows 7 Starter

Windows 7 Home Basic

Windows 7 Home Premium

Windows 7 Professional

Windows 7 Enterprise

Windows 7 Ultimate