To remove "back to back print," which is also known as double-sided or duplex printing, you need to change the setting in your document's print options before sending it to the printer. This setting controls whether the printer prints on one side or both sides of the paper.
Essentially, you are telling the printer not to print on both sides.
Changing the Print Setting to One-Sided
The most common way to stop printing back to back is by adjusting the settings within the application you are printing from (like Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader, web browsers, etc.) or sometimes through the printer's own driver settings accessed via the operating system.
Based on the provided reference, here's how you would typically change this setting in a program like Microsoft Word:
- Open the document you want to print.
- Go to the File menu.
- Click on Print. This opens the print preview and settings area.
- Look for options related to printing on both sides, double-sided, or duplex printing.
- Change the setting from a double-sided option (like "Print on Both Sides," "Flip on Long Edge," or "Flip on Short Edge") to a one-sided or single-sided option. The reference specifically mentions changing the setting to "one side".
- Once the setting is changed, proceed to click the Print button.
This action instructs the printer to print only on one side of each sheet of paper.
Why Change to One-Sided?
- You might need single-sided copies for forms, faxes, or specific purposes.
- You may be using paper that is not suitable for double-sided printing.
- Sometimes double-sided printing can be slower or use more ink/toner depending on the document and printer.
Always check the print preview after changing settings to ensure it looks correct before printing.
