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Printing on both sides of paper ensures that you cut your paper use nearly in half. This protects forests, avoids pollution, and saves money.
How to print on both sides of the paper
- Change the default setting on your printer or copier to double-sided printing.
- Be sure that your computer print settings also default to double-sided printing.
- If available, purchase a duplexing attachment for your printer, which will transform it into a double-sided printing machine.
- When your printer cannot double-side automatically, do it manually. Print all odd pages, then put those sheets back into the paper tray to print the even pages on the clean side. When your current printer needs to be replaced, remember to purchase one with a duplexer.
Find it! Duplex printers
Brother HL-4070cdw Color Laser Printer
This affordable color laser printer features built-in duplexing for two-sided printing and a wireless network interface.Brother HL-5250DN Network Ready Laser Printer
This monochrome laser printer features built-in duplexing for two-sided printing and is ideal for small connected workgroups.Canon imageCLASS MF4150 Laser Duplex P/s/c/f 21PPM Adf
The built-in duplexing option allows users to laser print, copy, and fax two-sided documents. It's also ENERGY STAR-qualified.HP Color LaserJet 3700dtn Network Printer
This laser jet prints 16 color pages per minute, has built-in duplexing, and three input trays, making it ideal for both small and big jobs.Okidata Duplex Unit C5500N Printer
Boasts 20 full-color and 24 black pages per minute and allows for built-in duplexing with the additional purchase of the Okidata Duplex Unit.Xerox Phaser 3500DN Laser Printer
With print speeds of up to 35 ppm and duplexing, this unit is ideal for fast-moving businesses concerned with saving trees and money.
Printing on both sides of paper helps you go green because...
- It can cut your paper use nearly in half.
- Using less paper means healthier forests and decreased pollution.
The average American goes through hundreds of pounds of paper each year.[1] Choosing to double-side paper can reduce the amount of paper Americans use by nearly 50 percent. This not only saves trees, but also money since it reduces purchasing costs, as well as potentially reducing storage, copying, printing, postage, disposal, and recycling costs.[2]
External links
- Conservatree: Paper Waste Reduction Tips.
- US Department of Energy: Duplexing rates explained.
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