Can the default for duplex printing be easily changed to re-set it, permanently, to a single sheet printing without having to call in a tech
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We set it to single page as soon as we received the printer - if it gets disconnected or something it goes back to original setting with no problem resetting it. No need to call in a tech.
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Duplexing is a complicated process...neither the size nor the cost of this printer allows for the printer itself to duplex... however, see the previous suggestion by Joan
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Make sure you have the paper type properly set. I accidently set mine to card stock, deactivating duplex printing for that tray.
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I own MX850 and just tried to duplex print on legal size paper and got this message: "A paper size that is not supported by the automatic duplex printing function is selected. Uncheck Automatic Duplex Printing." Printer was set for legal size before I attempted to print.
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This printer offers fully automatic 2-sided (duplex) printing if you just check "duplex" under Preferences>Page Setup>Duplex
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Nope! You will have to print all odd pages then reload it and print all even pages in other to get double sided prints.
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When you access the basic print command, look for the phrase "printer properties" and click on it to call up another window that displays all of the additional choices, including one for multiple page. Explore all of theses choices, including those accessible by way of the tabs along the top of the window. Unfortunately, the default settings cannot be user customized so it is necessary to make your desired choices each time you initiate the basic print command. Typically for plain text, duplex printing will save a lot of paper; selecting text instead of graphics will reduce toner consumption, as will selecting the "toner save mode" located by way of the "advanced" tab. This is a wonderful, trouble-free basic printer!
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Every printer has different option to configure the duplex. We recommend you to check on the printer properties. First, find the printer clicking on Start and click on device and Printers, then right click on the printer you want to work and click on Property. Then look for the option. Once you change it, apply the changes.
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I have not had any need to print doublesided documents, but I will try to check it out tomorrow and let you know. I do have a Mac, so my printer menus are considerably different than the ones that pop up on a PC. I have never even seen a "black ink only" option, despite searching. I will try to find it.Thanks for a well thought out and relevant response.
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Not without you putting the paper back in upside down!(No, this printer is not duplex, and will not print on both sides on its own.)
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I just came across this post and don't have this particular printer but usually settings like duplex are driver settings, either set as the default or set on a job-by-job basis. Only if you want every or most print jobs to print duplex would you set duplex as default; otherwise click on print properties each time you print to override the defaults. Similar story to print quality; set default to draft to save ink and only change when needed to print a higher quality document.
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Yes and No. I'll explain,This is the single sided model, it will print the back side if you turn the printed page over. The software included with it does offer DUPLEX printing as an option. In that mode it will print ever other page, (odd numbered) then you turn the printed pages over & it will print the even numbered pages. A neat feature, but a two step process. There is a higher priced model that automatically prints both sides, but I really like this model as I don't need dual sided printing often.
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Not automatically (this is not a duplex printer, this is simplex)! If you want to print on both sides of a paper, first you should wait for one side to finish, grab the paper from the output tray and put it back into input tray to print to the other side as well.
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Stephen, duplexing means it can print on both sides of the page (front and back) all by itself. I have never had to use this feature, but when the system re-boots (fresh start), it prints a control page (back and front). Hope this helps -- Chris R.
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Sorry but I've never tried to use duplex printing so I cann ot be of any assistance. However, I've always found the Brother tech support staff to be responsive and helpful. I suggest that you visit the Brother web site and use their support link to ask your question.
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Individually only change the one the printer ask to replace. you can store the used one's.Hope it helps!
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The only way I would know how to do this would be: when the box comes up asking if you want to print all pages you could change it to say just page #1 and after it prints do the same for page two. Maybe under "settings"?? I'm really not sure how to change the printing order....sorry!