How to Enable Duplex Printing on HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and 2605dtn Printers

The HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and 2605dtn printers are included in the HP Color LaserJet 2600 printers which boast of its added duplex-printing feature that allows users to enable this setup and print their documents using both sides of the paper to save energy and reduce the usual paper usage in their office. And if you happen to be using HP Color LaserJet 2605dn or HP Color LaserJet 2605dtn, then here’s an article that will give the steps on how you can enable the duplex printing feature in your printer from HP Solutions.

Following Steps to Print on Both Sides (duplex) of the Paper

• Step 1 – Open the document to be printed.
• Step 2 – Click File and then Print from the menu.
• Step 3 – In the print dialog click the Properties or Preferences button. (Some applications use a Properties button; others use a Preferences button.)
• Step 4 – Click the Finishing tab.
• Step 5 – Select Print on Both Sides under the Document Options section.
• Step 6 – Click OK to close the document Properties or Preferences dialog.
• Step 7 – Click OK to send the print job to the printer.

How to Print on Both Sides as Default Setting for All Print Jobs

• Step 1 – Click Start, Printers or Printers and Faxes from the Microsoft Windows desktop.
• Step 2 – Right-click the HP Color LaserJet 2605dn_2605dtn and select Printing Preferences (Properties in Microsoft Windows 2000).
• Step 3 – Click the Finishing tab.
• Step 4 – Select Print on Both Sides under the Document Options section.
• Step 5 – Click OK to save the setting and close the Printing Preferences window.
• Step 6 – Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes folder.

With these steps you can allow your HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and 2605dtn printers to always print in both sides of the paper. The HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and 2605dtn are both designed for small offices and home businesses to be able to create business materials or brochures with its excellent printing quality. Both offers networking features as well for multiple users to be able to share the printer easily without the need to go to the nearest desktop computer to print their document, all they have to do is to access the network and deliver the print job.

HP Color LaserJet 2605dn and 2605dtn printers both uses the same replacement printer cartridges, the HP 2600 Laserjet toner cartridges or HP 124A toner cartridges: HP Q6000A black toner cartridge, HP Q6001A cyan toner cartridge, HP Q6002A yellow toner cartridge and HP Q6003A magenta toner cartridge.