Manual 2-sided printing

Manual 2-sided printing


To print a duplexed document on media other than the supported sizes or weights (see Print-media specifications), or if your printer does not support automatic 2-sided printing, go to the printer and reinsert the paper manually after the first side has printed.

HP 3000 3600 3800 note Manual 2 sided printing NOTE

Damaged or reused media can cause jams and should not be used.

To manually print on two sides (duplex)
1. For tray 1, load letterhead paper face-up, with the bottom edge feeding first.

For tray 2 (250-sheet tray) or tray 3 (500-sheet tray), load letterhead paper face-down, with the top edge at the back of the tray.

2. Open the printer driver.
3. Select the appropriate size and type.
4. On the Finishing tab, select Print on Both Sides (Manually).
5. Click OK.
6. Go to the printer. When the MANUAL FEED prompt appears, remove any blank paper from tray 1. Remove the printed stack from the output bin and insert the stack with the printed side up, bottom edge feeding first. You must print the second side from tray 1.

HP 3000 3600 3800 as dx02 Manual 2 sided printing

HP 3000 3600 3800 note Manual 2 sided printing NOTE

Do not discard any blank sheets from the printed stack.

7. If prompted by a message at the control panel, press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Manual 2 sided printing.
HP 3000 3600 3800 note Manual 2 sided printing NOTE

If total sheets exceed the tray 1 capacity for manual duplex jobs, feed the top 100 sheets first and press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Manual 2 sided printing. When prompted, feed the next 100 sheets and press HP 3000 3600 3800 check Manual 2 sided printing. Repeat as necessary until all of the sheets from the printed stack have been loaded into tray 1.

HP 3000 3600 3800 Manual 2-sided printing