In a world where paper is becoming less and less relevant, it’s important to know how to print double sided on Google Docs. You’re going to need this skill if you want to print a document in the most efficient way possible.
In this blog post, I’ll show you how to print double sided on Google Docs so that you can save time, money and paper! Double sided printing is a feature that allows you to print on both sides of the page, saving paper and improving environmental sustainability.
What is double sided docs?
If you’ve ever printed a document, you know that by default, it is single-sided. This means that everything is printed on one side of a piece of paper. In order to save paper and still have two pages worth of information, you can print your document double sided, where each page will have its own side.
Why do we need to print double sided docs?
Printing double sided is a great idea for so many reasons.
- Save paper and save the planet: The most obvious reason to print double-sided is to save paper. Even if your printer has a duplex mode, you’ll still be using about half as much paper as usual when you use it.
- Printing double sided on Google Docs is a great way to save paper and conserve energy. Not only that, it’s also a great way to save money. This is one of the main reasons why everyone should be using this feature! Not only will it help your company save money but also help them become more environmentally friendly at the same time (which is always good news).
- When you print double sided, you can save up to 50% of the paper you would normally use. This will help your business cut costs and become more environmentally friendly.
- It reduces paper waste. According to the EPA, about 30 million trees are used in the production of paper per year. Printing double-sided helps reduce that number significantly because you’re using less paper overall. You can also recycle your printed pages or use them as scratch paper later on.
- It saves you money in ink and toner costs, which can add up quickly if you print often at home or in the office!
- It makes your documents look better because they’re more aesthetically pleasing when printed double-sided, rather than single-sided with all the information crammed on one side of each page.
How to print double sided on google docs Manually?
Printing double-sided on Google Docs is easy. Just follow the steps below!
Step 1: Open Google Docs
Step 2: Open the File you want to print.
Step 3: Click on File or press Ctrl +P
Step 4: Click on Print
Step 5: Click More Settings
Step 6: Scroll down and Click on “Print using system dialog…” OR Press “Ctrl+Shift+P”
Step 7: A new window will appear then select your installed printer and click “Preferences”
Step 8: Another new window will appear and then click on “Finishing”
Step 9: Now tick on “Print On Both Sides(Manually)” and “Flip Page Up” and then select “Portrait”
Step 10: Press OK
Step 11: Press Apply
Step 12: Press Print
Note: When printing single-sided documents, there are often times when important information gets overlooked or omitted when we forget about having to turn over our pages before they’re printed out onto another sheet with all sorts of other information that might be important – especially if someone else has already used up all their pages first!
Double sided printing for duplex printers:
With Google Docs, printing double sided is as easy as a click of the mouse. In fact, if you are using a duplex printer (a printer that can print on both sides of a sheet of paper), you can even customize which side of the paper you want to print on.
To print double-sided documents with Google Docs, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Google Docs
Step 2: Open the file you want to print.
Step 3: Click on the printer icon or Press Ctrl+P
Step 4: Click on More Settings
Step 5: Select your installed Duplex Printer.
Step 6: Scroll down and tick on “Print on both sides”
Step 6: Click “Print”
Takeaway
If you’re looking to print double-sided on your duplex printer, Google Docs has a built-in option that’s easy to use and can save you money.
Why is the option to print double-sided missing?
If you’re printing double-sided, it’s likely because you need a double-sided document.
But what if you don’t? What if you only want to print on one side of the page? Or what if your printer doesn’t support double-sided printing at all?
Well, then—you’ve got options!
The first thing to understand is that there are two types of printers: single-side and duplex. Single-side printers are exactly as they sound—they print on one side of a piece of paper, then automatically eject it and ask for another piece to be loaded. Duplex printers can print on both sides of a page; they do this by using special cartridges with two different inks—one for each side of the paper.
If you have access to a duplex printer, then all you need to do is set it up so that it prints both sides automatically by default. This can be done through your operating system or your printer’s settings panel (depending on which OS or model). If you don’t have access to a duplex printer and don’t want one, then there are still options! You can buy special paper that comes preprinted with lines on both sides (so when printed on one side, it is ready to be used on the other). You can also use a standard printer and set it up so that it only prints one side of each page by default. This may require some fiddling with settings in your printer’s control panel or through your operating system, but most printers have this option somewhere.
Conclusion
That’s it! You now know how to print double-sided on Google Docs. We hope you enjoyed this tutorial and that you’ll put your new knowledge to good use. If you have any questions about this guide or about any other aspect of Google Docs, feel free to leave a comment below or contact us directly at [email].
Thanks for reading!
FAQs
Why can’t I print double-sided on Google Docs?
The first thing to check is whether or not your printer supports double-sided printing (most do). If it doesn’t, you’re out of luck—you’ll have to keep printing on both sides of the paper until you can upgrade your printer.
If your printer does support double-sided printing, then there are still a few things you can try before giving up and just printing one side at a time:
1) Check that you have enough paper in the tray before starting your print job. If your printer runs out during the middle of a print run and has to start over from scratch, it will only print on one side of every sheet.
2) Make sure that the “duplex” option is selected in your print settings. This will tell your computer how many sheets are in the tray so that it knows where to stop printing, instead of starting over from scratch when all the sheets are used up!
Why do I not have the option to Print double-sided?
If you’re using Google Docs, you may have noticed that there is no option to print double-sided. This is because printing double-sided isn’t an option in Google Docs—it’s actually a feature of your printer.
In order to print on both sides of a page, your printer needs to be able to support duplex printing—duplex printing means that the printer is capable of printing on both sides of the paper at once. The most common way for this to happen is with a built-in duplex unit or tray that pulls sheets through twice as fast as a regular printer so they can be printed on both sides simultaneously.
However, some printers require an accessory tray or other devices in order to support duplex printing. And while some printers are capable of supporting duplexing without any add-ons, it’s not always easy to determine if your printer has that capability before purchase.
As such, we recommend finding out if your printer supports duplexing before purchasing it so you can ensure that you’re getting exactly what you need for optimum efficiency and productivity when working from home or in an office setting where multiple people are sharing one device.
How do you Print double-sided on Google Docs on a Mac?
You can print double-sided in Google Docs on a Mac by:
- Click on the “File” menu at the top of your screen, then click “Print.”
- Click on the drop-down menu at the top right of your screen, then click “Page Setup.”
- In the Page Setup window that appears, click on the “Layout” tab at the top of your screen.
- In the Layout section, click on “Duplex Printing” to select it from its options; this will allow you to print double-sided documents via Google Docs on a Mac.
Why can’t I print double sided on Mac?
You can definitely print double-sided on your Mac. The first thing to check is that you’ve selected the “Print” option, rather than the “Save” option. When you select “Print,” you’ll find an option for printing double-sided on the right side of the window.
If that doesn’t work, make sure your printer supports duplex printing and that it’s connected to your computer. If it’s not connected, try connecting it via a USB cable or wireless connection and see if that helps.
