There are many reasons why you may want to print double-sided on Mac. It’s a great way to save paper, so you don’t have to repurchase it often, but it is also a great way to be more environmentally friendly.

These days, most printers come with a feature that allows double-sided printing. However, you can do the same even if you have an older printer that doesn’t come with this feature. Let’s see how to print double-sided on Mac.

How to print double-sided on Mac when the printer has the feature

If your printer supports double-sided printing, here is what you need to do:

• Click on the File option
• Select Print

• Click on the Show Details button
• Next, click on the box located below Presets or Orientation
• Now choose Layout
• You will see two-sided printing. Click on the box next to it and then select the style.
• Once you have selected all the preferred printing options, click Print.

 

How to print double-sided on a Mac when the printer doesn’t have the feature

If your printer doesn’t come with a feature that allows double-sided printing, follow the steps below:

• Click on the File option
• Select Print
• Click on the box located below Presets or Orientation
• Select the option Paper handling
• Click on the box next to Pages to Print and select the Odd Only option.

• Now print the document
• The pages will be 1,3, etc.
• Once the printed pages are out, take them, turn them over, and place them into the tray.
• Go back to Paper handling and then select Even Only next to Pages to Print
• Print your document.