To duplex with the built-in duplexer

The built-in duplexer is included only with the HP LaserJet 2300d printer, HP LaserJet 2300dn printer, and HP LaserJet 2300dtn printer.

1Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job. If you are loading special paper such as letterhead, load it in one of the following ways:

For tray 1, load the letterhead paper with the first side down, bottom in first.

For tray 2 (250-sheet tray) or tray 3 (either a 250-sheet tray or a 500-sheet tray), load the letterhead paper with first side up, top edge toward the back of the tray.

CAUTION

Do not load paper that is heavier than 105 g/m2 (28-lb bond). Jamming could result.

2Open the printer driver (see “Changing the settings for a print job” on page 47).

3On the Finishing tab, select Print on Both Sides.

4Click OK.

5Send the print job to the printer.

Note

The paper you are printing on will partially come out of the top output bin during the duplexing.

 

Do not pull on the paper until duplexing is complete.

 

During duplexing, the duplexer will not function if the rear output bin is open.

 

 

To duplex manually

1Insert enough paper into one of the trays to accommodate the print job. If you are loading special paper such as letterhead, load it in one of the following ways:

For tray 1, load the letterhead paper with the first side down, bottom in first.

For tray 2 (250-sheet tray) or tray 3 (either a 250-sheet tray or a 500-sheet tray), load the letterhead paper with first side up, top edge toward the back of the tray.

2Open the printer driver (see “Changing the settings for a print job” on page 47).

3On the Finishing tab, select Print on Both Sides.

4Click OK.

5Send the print job to the printer.

6Go to the printer. Remove any blank paper from tray 1. Insert the printed stack with the blank side up, top edge in first. You must print the second side from tray 1.

7If prompted by a message at the controil panel display, press (SELECT button).

Note

If total sheets exceed the tray 1 capacity for manual duplex jobs, you must repeat steps 6 and 7

 

each time paper is inserted until the duplexing job is complete.

 

 

ENWW

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