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laurab13574340
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February 28, 2017
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Printing Front to Back

  • February 28, 2017
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I have a document that is front to back.  The text on both sides is postcard size.  I need to print the 2nd page so that it is on the back of the text on page 1.  I have tried everything I can think of but the 2nd page prints everywhere but behind the first.  Any suggestions?  I tried printing Short End Left; Short End Right; both Long Ends and nothing works.  I know I am missing something but I can't figure out what.

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    Mary Christianson
    Participant
    July 22, 2019

    I have an HP printer, and this has been a problem for me as well. Simple solution: when printing, select "reverse order" under general print settings.

    amaarora
    Community Manager
    amaaroraCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    February 28, 2017

    Hey,

    Bon rightly said, this is a printer specific issue and the settigs can be altered in printer options to printer to print the way you want.

    what you mean is i think Duplex printing, which is dependent on the printer and associated softwares+drivers. The option can be seleced in the print dialog.

    there should be a "2-Sided" or "Duplex" in the print dialog box provided you've got the drivers installed.

    laurab13574340
    laurab13574340Author
    Participant
    February 28, 2017

    It is printing 2 sided but the two sides are not lining up.  I need page 2 to be directly behind page 1.  I am using an HP office copier / printer.

    Steve Werner
    Community Expert
    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 28, 2017

    Most consumer-level printers are not capable of registering when printing two-sided. You're pursuing a phantom which you probably can't reach.

    BobLevine
    Community Expert
    BobLevineCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 28, 2017

    That is a print driver issue, not an InDesign issue. Without knowing what printer you’re using as well as a host of other variables it’s impossible to help.

    laurab13574340
    laurab13574340Author
    Participant
    February 28, 2017

    I am using an Office printer.  HP I believe.

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