Printing on 2-Sides

You can use either of the following methods to print on both sides of the paper.

  • Automatic 2-sided printing

  • Manual 2-sided printing

    When the printer has finished printing the first side, flip the paper over to print on the other side.

Note:
  • This feature is not available for borderless printing.

  • If you do not use paper that is suitable for 2-sided printing, the print quality may decline and paper jams may occur.

    Paper for 2-Sided Printing

  • Depending on the paper and the data, ink may bleed through to the other side of the paper.

  • You cannot perform manual 2-sided printing unless EPSON Status Monitor 3 is enabled. If EPSON Status Monitor 3 is disabled, access the printer driver window, click Extended Settings on the Maintenance tab, and then select Enable EPSON Status Monitor 3.

  • However, it may not be available when the printer is accessed over a network or is used as a shared printer.

  1. Load paper in the printer .

    Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette

    Loading Paper in the Paper Tray

  2. Open the file you want to print.

  3. Select Print or Print Setup from the File menu.

  4. Select your printer.

  5. Select Preferences or Properties to access the printer driver window.

  6. Select the method of2-Sided Printing on the Main tab.

  7. Click Settings, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK.

  8. Click Print Density, make the appropriate settings, and then click OK.

    When setting Print Density, you can adjust print density according to the document type.

    Note:
    • This setting is not available when you select manual 2-sided printing.

    • Printing may be slow depending on the combination of options selected for Select Document Type in the Print Density Adjustment window and for Quality on the Main tab.

  9. Set the other items on the Main and More Options tabs as necessary, and then click OK.

    Main Tab

    More Options Tab

  10. Click Print.

    For manual 2-sided printing, when the first side has finished printing, a pop-up window is displayed on the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions.