How to Enable Duplex Printing on Linux Printer Properties

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on enabling duplex printing for an unspecified HP LaserJet printer on a Fedora 11 system. Participants explore methods for configuring the printer settings, both through graphical interfaces and command-line options.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses difficulty in accessing printer properties through the graphical interface and questions whether terminal configuration is necessary.
  • Another participant asks for the specific model of the printer to provide more tailored assistance.
  • A suggestion is made to use the command line with the lpr command and the -Zduplex option to enable duplex printing.
  • It is noted that many applications may allow users to modify the printing command to include the duplex option.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best method to enable duplex printing, and multiple approaches are being discussed.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the specific model of the printer, which may affect the configuration process. There is also uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the graphical interface on the user's system.

Who May Find This Useful

Users of Fedora 11 looking to configure duplex printing on HP LaserJet printers, as well as those interested in command-line printing options.

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I need to set up the printer so it will print on both sides but when I go into System/Administration/Printing and click on the Printer tab and click properties, nothing happens. Am I supposed to re-configure it using the terminal? What should I do?

I am running Fedora 11
(I'm not the one who configured the printer)
 
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What kind of printer is it exactly?
 
hp laserjet, I do not know the model number
 
Can you find out?
 
If you're printing from the command line the way to tell it to do duplex printing is
lpr -Zduplex filetorprint.pdf

I think most programs (e.g., firefox, acrobat reader) let you edit the printing command they use, so just make sure the -Zduplex option is in there.
 

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