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Understanding Duplex Printing
Learn how automatic two-sided printing saves paper and money
5 minutes
5 steps
4 objectives
Learning Objectives
- 1Understand what duplex printing is and how it works
- 2Learn the difference between simplex and duplex modes
- 3Calculate paper savings from duplex printing
- 4Identify when to use single vs. double-sided printing
Step 1 of 520% Complete
What is Duplex Printing?
Duplex printing is the ability to automatically print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Instead of manually flipping pages, the copier flips the paper internally, saving time and cutting paper usage in half.
Key Takeaways
- ✓Duplex printing cuts paper usage by 50% automatically
- ✓Long-edge binding is standard for most business documents
- ✓Duplex saves money, time, and environmental resources
- ✓Not all documents are suitable for double-sided printing
- ✓Modern copiers make duplex printing completely automatic
Lesson Info
Category:features
Difficulty:beginner
Duration:5 min