Hp Envy 7640 User Manual

HP ENVY 7640 e-All-in-One series
Table of contents
1 How do I? .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
2 Get started ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Printer parts .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Control panel and status lights ............................................................................................................. 5
Paper basics ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Load media ......................................................................................................................................... 11
Load original ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Sleep mode ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Accessibility ........................................................................................................................................ 19
3 Print ................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Print photos ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Print documents ................................................................................................................................. 23
Print on both sides (duplexing) ........................................................................................................... 24
Print using Near Field Communication (NFC) .................................................................................... 25
Print with AirPrint ................................................................................................................................ 26
Print using the maximum dpi .............................................................................................................. 27
Tips for print success ......................................................................................................................... 28
4 Use Web Services .......................................................................................................................................... 30
What are Web Services? .................................................................................................................... 31
Set up Web Services .......................................................................................................................... 32
Print with HP ePrint ............................................................................................................................ 34
Use HP Printables .............................................................................................................................. 36
Use the HP Connected website ......................................................................................................... 37
Remove Web Services ....................................................................................................................... 38
Tips for using Web Services ............................................................................................................... 39
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5 Copy and scan ................................................................................................................................................ 40
Copy documents ................................................................................................................................ 41
Scan ................................................................................................................................................... 42
Tips for copy and scan success ......................................................................................................... 47
6 Fax .................................................................................................................................................................. 48
Send a fax .......................................................................................................................................... 49
Receive a fax ...................................................................................................................................... 54
Set up phone book contacts ............................................................................................................... 60
Change fax settings ............................................................................................................................ 63
Fax and digital phone services ........................................................................................................... 67
Fax over Internet Protocol .................................................................................................................. 68
Use reports ......................................................................................................................................... 69
7 Work with cartridges ....................................................................................................................................... 73
Check the estimated ink levels ........................................................................................................... 74
Replace the cartridges ....................................................................................................................... 75
Order ink supplies .............................................................................................................................. 77
Use single-cartridge mode ................................................................................................................. 78
Cartridge warranty information ........................................................................................................... 79
Tips for working with cartridges .......................................................................................................... 81
8 Connect Your Printer ...................................................................................................................................... 82
Set up the printer for wireless communication ................................................................................... 83
Change network settings .................................................................................................................... 88
Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers) ........................................................... 90
Tips for setting up and using a networked printer .............................................................................. 92
9 Solve a problem .............................................................................................................................................. 93
Jams and paper-feed issues .............................................................................................................. 94
Ink cartridge issues ............................................................................................................................ 99
Printing issues .................................................................................................................................. 101
Copy issues ...................................................................................................................................... 109
Scan issues ...................................................................................................................................... 110
Fax issues ........................................................................................................................................ 111
Network and connection issues ........................................................................................................ 121
Printer hardware issues ......................................................................................................
HP support ....................................................................................................................................... 125
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Appendix A Technical information ................................................................................................................... 127
Hewlett-Packard Company notices .................................................................................................. 128
Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 129
Environmental product stewardship program ................................................................................... 131
Regulatory information ..................................................................................................................... 135
Appendix B Additional fax setup ...................................................................................................................... 145
Set up faxing (parallel phone systems) ............................................................................................ 146
Serial-type fax setup ......................................................................................................................... 169
Test fax setup ................................................................................................................................... 170
Appendix C Errors (Windows) .......................................................................................................................... 171
Low on ink ........................................................................................................................................ 172
Very low on ink ................................................................................................................................. 173
Ink cartridge problem ........................................................................................................................ 174
Check cartridge access door ............................................................................................................ 175
Ink cartridge problem ........................................................................................................................ 176
Paper size mismatch ........................................................................................................................ 177
Ink cartridge carriage stalled ............................................................................................................ 178
Paper jam or tray problem ................................................................................................................ 179
Out of paper ..................................................................................................................................... 180
Document failed to print ................................................................................................................... 181
Printer failure .................................................................................................................................... 182
Door open ......................................................................................................................................... 183
Ink cartridge failure ........................................................................................................................... 184
Counterfeit Cartridge Advisory ......................................................................................................... 185
Incompatible ink cartridges ............................................................................................................... 186
Paper too short ................................................................................................................................. 187
Paper too long to auto-duplex .......................................................................................................... 188
Incompatible HP Instant Ink Cartridge .............................................................................................. 189
Used HP Instant Ink Cartridge .......................................................................................................... 190
Please Connect Printer to HP Connected ........................................................................................ 191
Cannot Print ..................................................................................................................................... 192
HP Protected Cartridge Installed ...................................................................................................... 193
Index ................................................................................................................................................................. 194
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1 How do I?

Learn how to use your HP ENVY 7640 series
Get started on page 2
Print on page 20
Use Web Services on page 30
Copy and scan on page 40
Fax on page 48
Work with cartridges on page 73
Connect Your Printer on page 82
Technical information on page 127
Solve a problem on page 93
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2 Get started

This section contains the following topics:
Printer parts
Control panel and status lights
Paper basics
Load media
Load original
Open the HP printer software (Windows)
Sleep mode
Accessibility
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Printer parts

Front view

Figure 2-1 Front and top views of HP ENVY 7640 e-All-in-One series
Feature Description
1 Lid
2 Lid-backing
3 Scanner glass
4 Printer model name
5 Cartridge access door
6 Memory device area
7 Cartridge access area
8 Ink cartridges
9 Photo tray
10 On button (also referred to as the Power button)
11 Wireless status light
12 Control panel
13 Output tray
14 Color graphics display (also referred to as the display)
15 Automatic output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender)
16 Memory card slot
17 Memory device light
18 Front universal serial bus (USB) port
19 Paper tray
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Back view

Figure 2-2 Rear view of HP ENVY 7640 e-All-in-One series
Feature Description
1 Document feeder
2 Power light. The green light indicates the power cord is installed correctly.
3 Ethernet network port
4 Rear USB port
5 Power connection. Use only the power cord supplied by HP.
6 Fax ports: 2-EXT (top) and 1-LINE (bottom)
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Control panel and status lights

Overview of buttons and lights

The following diagram and related table provides a quick reference to the printer control panel features.
Label Name and Description
1 Wireless light: Indicates the status of the printer wireless connection.
Solid blue light indicates that wireless connection has been established and you can print.
Slow blinking light indicates that wireless is on, but the printer is not connected to a network. Make sure your
printer is within the range of wireless signal.
Fast blinking light indicates wireless error. Refer to the message on the printer display.
If wireless is turned off, the wireless light is off and the display screen shows Wireless Off.
2On button: Turns the printer on or off.
3 Back button: Returns to the previous screen.
4 Help button: Opens the Help menu for the current operation.
5 Home button: Returns to the Home screen, the screen that is displayed when you first turn on the printer.
6 Control panel display: Touch the screen to select menu options, or scroll through the menu items.
7 Near Field Communication (NFC) button: Indicates the area where you can print documents and images from a mobile
device (such as a smartphone or tablet) by touching the device on the printer.
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Control panel display icons

Icon Purpose
Copy: Opens the Copy menu where you can select a copy type or change the copy settings.
Scan: Opens the Scan menu where you can select a destination for your scan.
HP Printables: Provides a quick and easy way to access and print information from the web, such as coupons, coloring pages, puzzles, and more.
Photo: Opens the Photo menu where you can view and print photos, or reprint a printed photo.
Fax: Displays a screen where you can send a fax, or change fax settings.
Setup: Opens the Setup menu where you can change preferences and use tools to perform maintenance functions.
Help: Opens the Help menu where you can view How To videos, printer feature information, and tips.
Near Field Communication (NFC) button: Indicates the area where you can print documents and images from a mobile device (such as a smartphone or tablet) by touching the device on the printer.
ePrint icon: Opens the Web Services Summary menu, where you can check ePrint status details, change ePrint settings, or print an Info page.
Wi-Fi Direct icon: Opens the Wi-Fi Direct menu where you can turn on Wi-Fi Direct, turn off Wi-Fi Direct, and display the Wi-Fi Direct name and password.
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Icon Purpose
Wireless icon: Opens the Wireless Summary menu where you can check wireless status and change wireless settings. You can also print a wireless test report, helping diagnose network connection issues.
NOTE:
icon or the wireless icon depends on the way your printer is connected to the network. If the network connection of the printer has not been set up, by default, the printer control panel display shows (Wireless).
Ethernet icon: Shows that an Ethernet network connection exists and also provides easy access to the the network status screen.
ECO icon: Displays a screen where you can configure some of the printer environmental features.
Fax Status icon: Displays status information for the Auto Answer function, fax logs, and the fax sound volume.
Ink icon: Shows estimated ink levels by cartridge. Displays a warning symbol if the ink level is less than the minimum expected ink level.
NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When you
receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace cartridges until the print quality becomes unacceptable.
(Ethernet) and (Wireless) will not be displayed at the same time. Showing the Ethernet
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Paper basics

The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper. It is best to test a variety of print paper types before buying large quantities. Use HP paper for optimum print quality. Visit the HP website at
This section contains the following topics:

Recommended papers for printing

If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for the type of project you are printing.
www.hp.com for more information about HP paper.
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing everyday documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks, and that dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.
Recommended papers for printing
Order HP paper supplies
Tips for selecting and using paper
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
Photo printing
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper is HP’s highest-quality photo paper for your best photos. With HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, you can print beautiful photos that are instant-dry so you can share them right off the printer. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inches, 4 x 6 inches (10 x 15 cm), 5 x 7 inches (13 x 18 cm), and 11 x 17 inches (A3), and in two finishes ­glossy or soft gloss (semi-gloss). Ideal for framing, displaying, or gifting your best photos and special photo projects. HP Premium Plus Photo Paper delivers exceptional results with professional quality and durability.
HP Advanced Photo Paper
This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. It resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel comparable to a store-processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inches, 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inches), and two finishes – glossy or soft-gloss (satin matte). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo printing. This affordable photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you
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use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in glossy finish in several sizes, including A4,
8.5 x 11 inches, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inches). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Photo Value Packs
HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP ink cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to save you time and take the guesswork out of printing affordable, lab-quality photos with your HP printer. Original HP inks and HP Advanced Photo Paper have been designed to work together so your photos are long lasting and vivid, print after print. Great for printing out an entire vacation's worth of photos or multiple prints to share.
Business documents
HP Premium Presentation Paper 120g Matte
This paper is a heavy two-sided matte paper perfect for presentation, proposals, reports, and newsletters. It is heavyweight for an impressive look and feel.
HP Brochure Paper 180g Glossy or HP Professional Paper 180 Glossy
These papers are glossy-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.
HP Brochure Paper 180g Matte or HP Professional Paper 180 Matt
These papers are matte-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They are the perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for report covers, special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.
Everyday printing
All the papers listed for everyday printing feature ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors.
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque enough for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for newsletters, reports, and flyers.
HP Printing Paper
HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces documents that look and feel more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or copy paper. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Office Paper
HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for copies, drafts, memos, and other everyday documents. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Office Recycled Paper
HP Office Recycled Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper made with 30% recycled fiber.
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Order HP paper supplies

The printer is designed to work well with most types of office paper. Use HP paper for optimum print quality.
To order HP papers and other supplies, go to website are available in English only.
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.

Tips for selecting and using paper

For the best results, observe the following guidelines.
Load only one type of paper at a time into a tray or document feeder.
When loading the tray and document feeder, make sure the paper is loaded correctly.
Do not overload the tray or document feeder.
To prevent jams, poor print quality, and other printing problems, avoid loading the following
paper in the tray or document feeder:
Multipart forms
Media that is damaged, curled, or wrinkled
Media with cutouts or perforations
www.hp.com. At this time, some portions of the HP
Media that is heavily textured, embossed, or does not accept ink well
Media that is too lightweight or stretches easily
Media that contains staples or clips
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Load media

Select a paper size to continue.
To load small-size paper
1. Pull out the photo tray.
Slide the paper-width guides outward, and then remove any previously loaded media.
If you do not see the photo tray, remove the output tray from the printer.
2. Load paper.
Insert a stack of photo paper into the photo tray print side down.
Slide the photo paper forward until it stops.
Slide the paper-width guides inward until they stop at the edges of the paper.
3. Push the photo tray back in.
4. Change or retain the paper settings on the printer display.
To load full-size paper
1. Pull out the paper tray, slide the paper-width guides outward, and then remove any previously
loaded media.
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2. Load paper.
Insert a stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the print side
down.
Slide the paper forward until it stops.
Slide the paper-width guides inward until they stop at the edges of the paper.
3. Push the paper tray back in.
4. Change or retain the paper settings on the printer display.
To load legal paper
1. Pull out the paper tray, slide the paper-width guides outward, and then remove any previously
loaded media.
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2. Unlock and open the front side of the paper tray.
3. Load paper.
Insert a stack of paper into the paper tray with the short edge forward and the print side
down.
Slide the paper forward until it stops.
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4. Push the paper tray back in.
5. Change or retain the paper settings on the printer display.
To load envelopes
1. Pull out the paper tray, slide the paper-width guides outward, and then remove any previously
loaded media.
Slide the paper-width guides inward until they stop at the edges of the paper.
2. Load envelopes
Insert one or more envelopes in the center of the paper tray. The print side should face
down. The flap should be on the left side and facing up.
Slide a stack of envelopes inward until it stops.
Slide the paper-width guides inward against the stack of envelopes until they stop.
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3. Push the paper tray back in.
4. Change or retain the paper settings on the printer display.
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Load original

To load original on the scanner glass
1. Lift the scanner lid.
2. Load the original print side down on the right front corner of the glass.
3. Close the scanner lid.
To load an original in the document feeder
1. Slide paper-width guides outwards.
2. Load original print-side up in the document feeder.
3. Slide paper-width guides inward until they stop at the edge of paper.
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Open the HP printer software (Windows)

After installing the HP printer software, depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
Windows 8.1: Click the down arrow in lower left corner of the Start screen, and then select the
printer name.
Windows 8: Right-click an empty area on the Start screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and
then select the printer name.
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All
Programs, click HP, click the folder for the printer, and then select the icon with the printer's name.
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Sleep mode

Power usage is reduced while in the Sleep mode.
After initial setup of printer, the printer will enter the Sleep mode after five minutes of inactivity.
The time to the Sleep mode can be changed from the control panel.
To set the Sleep mode time
1.
From the Home screen, touch
2. Touch Preferences.
3. Scroll through the options, and then touch Sleep Mode.
4. Touch After 5 minutes or After 10 minutes, or After 15 minutes.
(Setup).
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Accessibility

The printer provides a number of features that make it accessible for people with disabilities.
Visual
The HP software provided with the printer is accessible for users with visual impairments or low vision by using your operating system's accessibility options and features. The software also supports most assistive technology such as screen readers, Braille readers, and voice-to-text applications. For users who are color blind, colored buttons and tabs used in the HP software have simple text or icon labels that convey the appropriate action.
Mobility
For users with mobility impairments, the HP software functions can be executed through keyboard commands. The HP software also supports Windows accessibility options such as StickyKeys, ToggleKeys, FilterKeys, and MouseKeys. The printer doors, buttons, paper trays, and paper-width guides can be operated by users with limited strength and reach.
Support
For more details about the accessibility of this printer and HP's commitment to product accessibility, visit HP's website at
www.hp.com/accessibility.
For accessibility information for Mac OS X, visit the Apple website at
www.apple.com/accessibility.
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3Print
Most print settings are automatically handled by the software application. Change the settings manually only when you want to change print quality, print on specific types of paper, or use special features.
This section contains the following topics:
Print photos
Print documents
Print on both sides (duplexing)
Print using Near Field Communication (NFC)
Print with AirPrint
Print using the maximum dpi
Tips for print success
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Print photos

Make sure photo paper is loaded into the photo tray.
To print photos from a memory device
1. Insert a memory device into the slot.
2. On the printer display, select a photo that you want to print and touch Continue.
3. Specify the number of photos to print.
4.
Touch Settings) to use such features as Red Eye Removal or Photo Fix.
5. Touch Continue and preview the selected photo.
(Edit) to change brightness, crop, or rotate the selected photo, or touch (Print
6. Touch Print to begin printing.
To print a photo from the printer software
1. From your software, select Print.
2. Make sure your printer is selected.
3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.
4. Select the appropriate options.
On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list
in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area.
Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.
5. Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box.
6. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
NOTE: After the printing is finished, remove unused photo paper from the photo tray. Store the
photo paper so it does not start to curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout.
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To print a photo from the computer (OS X)
1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see
Load media on page 11.
2. From the File menu in your software, choose Print.
3. Make sure your printer is selected.
4. Set the print options.
If you do not see options on the Print dialog, click Show Details.
NOTE: The following options are available for a USB connected printer. Locations for the
options can vary from one application to another.
a. Choose the appropriate paper size in the Paper Size pop-up menu.
NOTE: If you change the Paper Size ensure that you have loaded the correct paper and
set the paper size on the printer control panel to match.
b. Select an Orientation.
c. From the pop-up menu, choose Paper Type/Quality, and then choose the following
settings:
Paper Type: The appropriate photo paper type
Quality: Best or Maximum dpi
Click the Color Options disclosure triangle, and then choose the appropriate Photo Fix
option.
Off: applies no changes to the image.
Basic: automatically focuses the image; moderately adjusts image sharpness.
5. Select any other print settings you want, and then click Print.
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Print documents

Make sure paper is loaded into the paper tray.
To print a document
1. From your software, select Print.
2. Make sure your printer is selected.
3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.
4. Select the appropriate options.
On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list
in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area.
Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.
5. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
6. Click Print or OK to begin printing.
To print documents (OS X)
1. Load paper in the tray. For more information, see
2. From the File menu in your software, choose Print.
3. Make sure your printer is selected.
4. Specify the page properties.
If you do not see options on the Print dialog, click Show Details.
NOTE: The following options are available for a USB connected printer. Locations for the
options can vary from one application to another.
Choose the paper size.
NOTE: If you change the Paper Size ensure that you have loaded the correct paper and
set the paper size on the printer control panel to match.
Select the orientation.
Enter the scaling percentage.
5. Click Print.
Load media on page 11.
NOTE: If your printed documents are not aligned within the margins of the paper, make sure that
you have selected the correct language and region. On the printer display, select Settings, and then select Preferences. Select your language, and then region from the options provided. The correct language and country/region settings ensure that the printer will have the appropriate default paper size settings.
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Print on both sides (duplexing)

To print on both sides of the page
You can print on both sides of a sheet of paper automatically by using the automatic two-sided printing mechanism (duplexer).
1. From your software, select Print.
2. Make sure your printer is selected.
3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.
4. Select the appropriate options.
On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation, and select Flip on Long Edge
or Flip on Short Edge from the Print on Both Sides drop-down list.
On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type from the Media drop-down list
in the Tray Selection area, and then select the appropriate print quality in the Quality Settings area.
Click the Advanced button, in the Paper/Output area, select the appropriate paper size from
the Paper Size drop-down list.
NOTE: If you change the Paper Size ensure that you have loaded the correct paper and
set the paper size on the printer control panel to match.
5. Click OK to print.
NOTE: After one page of the document has been printed, wait for the printer to reload the
paper automatically to print on the other side. You do not need to take any action.
To print on both sides of the page (OS X)
1. From the File menu in your software, choose Print.
2. In the Print dialog, choose Layout from the pop-up menu.
3. Choose the type of binding you want for your two-sided pages, and then click Print.
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