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12-01-2020 02:16 PM
Why doesn't the printer support duplex printing on statement-sized (5.5 in x 8.5 in) paper? Possible to issue a firmware update to add this support? The duplexer on my printer is working normally with letter-sized paper. Printing with Color LasterJet Pro M479fdn
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12-01-2020 03:09 PM
@TBM_Pilot wrote:Why doesn't the printer support duplex printing on statement-sized (5.5 in x 8.5 in) paper? Possible to issue a firmware update to add this support? The duplexer on my printer is working normally with letter-sized paper. Printing with Color LasterJet Pro M479fdn
The printer supports duplex on the paper sizes listed in the specs.
Standard Media Sizes (duplex, Imperial) | Letter; Legal; Executive; Folio |
Standard Media Sizes (duplex, metric) | A4; 16K (195 x 270 mm, 184 x 260 mm, 197 x 273 mm); B5; Oficio |
Firmware does not generally include changing this type of restriction.
Nonetheless, for other reasons, it is usually good consider keeping the Firmware current.
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M478-M479 Series Firmware Update Utility
What else?
If you wish to do so:
Create a document - separate the content onto two pages
What you want on the "front side" on Page 1
"Break" the page to force to the next page.
For example, in Word, this is called a Page Break.
What you want o n the "back side" on Page 2
Print duplex on supported size paper, cut in half.
What else?
Print the paper in duplex "manually".
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479 - User Guide Page 53 |
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12-01-2020 03:09 PM
@TBM_Pilot wrote:Why doesn't the printer support duplex printing on statement-sized (5.5 in x 8.5 in) paper? Possible to issue a firmware update to add this support? The duplexer on my printer is working normally with letter-sized paper. Printing with Color LasterJet Pro M479fdn
The printer supports duplex on the paper sizes listed in the specs.
Standard Media Sizes (duplex, Imperial) | Letter; Legal; Executive; Folio |
Standard Media Sizes (duplex, metric) | A4; 16K (195 x 270 mm, 184 x 260 mm, 197 x 273 mm); B5; Oficio |
Firmware does not generally include changing this type of restriction.
Nonetheless, for other reasons, it is usually good consider keeping the Firmware current.
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M478-M479 Series Firmware Update Utility
What else?
If you wish to do so:
Create a document - separate the content onto two pages
What you want on the "front side" on Page 1
"Break" the page to force to the next page.
For example, in Word, this is called a Page Break.
What you want o n the "back side" on Page 2
Print duplex on supported size paper, cut in half.
What else?
Print the paper in duplex "manually".
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479 - User Guide Page 53 |
Printer Home Page - References and Resources – Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdn
Thank you for participating in our HP Community.
We are a volunteer community workforce dedicated to supporting HP technology
Click Thumbs Up to say Thank You for the help.
If the answer helped resolve your issue, Click "Accept as Solution" .