How can I make print on one side the default?

David Pressman 0 Reputation points
2025-11-08T00:28:24.32+00:00

How can I make print on one side the default? At present print on both sides is the default and I don't

't know how to change it to prone on one side.

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  1. Jim Peters 0 Reputation points
    2026-11-09T14:29:37.13+00:00

    Single sided is not an option when I follow these instructions

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    2025-11-08T00:28:31.9466667+00:00

    To set printing on one side as the default, you typically need to adjust the printer settings through the Print Management console or the printer properties in your operating system. Here are the general steps you can follow:

    1. Open the Print Management Console:
      • Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
      • Type printmanagement.msc and press OK.
    2. Locate Your Printer:
      • In the Print Management console, expand Print Servers and then expand the node for your computer.
      • Click on Printers to see the list of installed printers.
    3. Set Printing Defaults:
      • Right-click on the printer you want to configure and select Set Printing Defaults....
      • In the Printing Preferences window, look for the option related to duplex printing or printing on both sides.
      • Change the setting to Single-Sided or Print on One Side.
    4. Apply and Save Changes:
      • Click OK or Apply to save the changes.

    After completing these steps, your printer should default to printing on one side instead of both sides.

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