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Set up double-sided printing

Many Canon models print both sides automatically; those that do not can still do it manually in two passes.

01 · Identify — does this match what you see?

  • Duplex option greyed out
  • Second side prints upside down
  • Only one side prints

02 · Resolve — follow in order

  1. 1

    In the print dialog, look for Two-sided or Duplex printing and enable it.

  2. 2

    Choose Long-edge binding for portrait documents and Short-edge for landscape.

  3. 3

    If the option is missing, your model prints manually — choose odd pages, reload, then print even pages.

  4. 4

    When reloading for manual duplex, keep the printed side facing the same way as the on-screen prompt shows.

  5. 5

    Test with a two-page document before a long job.

Pro tip

Use paper of at least 80 gsm for duplex; thinner sheets let ink show through from the other side.

03 · Applies to

PIXMA TR8620aMAXIFY MB2720imageCLASS MF264dw

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