HP Officejet Pro 9125e does not print double sided on Statement (5.5x8.5) paper

[NatSylvester]

To start, I can print automatic duplex on my HP Officejet Pro 9125e with the same computer and software when using Letter (8.5" × 11") paper. I've done a lot of that.

This is the first time I've tried using Statement (5.5" × 8.5") paper. I've loaded the paper, I've changed the paper size in the printer settings, I've told LibreOffice Writer that the page size is 5.5" × 8.5". But when I try to print "double sided, flip on long edge," it prints single-sided, with every other page upside down.

Is this printer's duplexer capable of automatic duplex with Statement size paper?

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@NatSylvester 

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@NatSylvester wrote:

To start, I can print automatic duplex on my HP Officejet Pro 9125e with the same computer and software when using Letter (8.5" × 11") paper. I've done a lot of that.

This is the first time I've tried using Statement (5.5" × 8.5") paper. I've loaded the paper, I've changed the paper size in the printer settings, I've told LibreOffice Writer that the page size is 5.5" × 8.5". But when I try to print "double sided, flip on long edge," it prints single-sided, with every other page upside down.

Is this printer's duplexer capable of automatic duplex with Statement size paper?

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-- Short Answer --

Sorry, no.

-- Longer Answer --

Statement size paper measures 5.5 inches by 8.5 inches, half the size of standard U.S. Letter paper.

-- FYI -- Suggestion Only --  Read / Ignore --

The following uses standard "Letter" size paper.

Create your document layout at 8.5 X 11 inches (page size).

Switch the orientation if / as wanted...

Add content to just less than 1/2 the page (to accommodate the cut-margin).

Add a page break at the bottom of the page - make room for footer / headers.

Continue on the next page.

Text boxes / Tables can useful for building structures.

-- Printer -- Media Specifications --

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HP OfficeJet Pro 9125e All-in-One Printer

Standard Media Sizes (duplex, Imperial)	Letter; executive; Not supported for borderless photo
Standard Media Sizes (duplex, metric)	A4; B5; Not supported for borderless photo
Standard Media Sizes Supported (imperial)	Letter; Legal; Government Legal; Executive; Statement; 3 x 5 in; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 13 x 18 cm; 8 x 10 in; 10 x 15 cm; L; Photo 2L; Envelope( #10, Monarch, 5.5 bar); Card (3 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 8 in)
Standard Media Sizes Supported (metric)	A4, A5, A6, B5(JIS), Card (A4, Hagaki); Photo (13 x 18 cm, 10 x 15 cm); Envelope (A2, C5, C6, DL. Chou #3, Chou #4); 8.5 x 13 in

Media Size (facet)	Letter; A4; Legal; B5
Media Sizes Custom (imperial)	Tray 1: 3 x 5 to 8.5 x 14; 5 x 8.3 to 8.5 x 14 in
Media Sizes Custom (metric)	Tray 1: 76.2 x 127 to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Media Types	Plain Paper, HP Photo Papers, HP Matte Brochure or Professional Paper, HP Matte Presentation Paper, HP Glossy Brochure or Professional Paper, Other Photo Inkjet Papers, Other Matte Inkjet Papers, Other Glossy Inkjet Papers, Thick Plain Paper, Light/Recycled Plain Paper, HP Tri-fold Brochure Paper, Glossy
Media Weight Recommended (imperial)	16 to 28 lb (plain paper); 60 to 75 lb (photo); 20 to 24 lb (envelope); 90 to 110 lb (card)
Media Weight Recommended (metric)	60 to 105 g/m² (plain); 220 to 280 g/m² (photo); 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope); 163 to 200 g/m² (card)
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (Imperial)	16 to 28 lb (plain paper); 60 to 75 lb (photo); 20 to 24 lb (envelope); 90 to 110 lb (card)
Media Weights Supported, By Paper Path (metric)	60 to 105 g/m² (plain); 220 to 280 g/m² (photo); 75 to 90 g/m² (envelope); 163 to 200 g/m² (card)

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[NatSylvester]

Going forward, I'd be interested to know which HP inkjet printers are capable of duplex printing on Statement (5.5" × 8.5") paper.

I think you're suggesting that I can fool the printer by telling it I've loaded Letter (8.5" × 11") paper, even though it's physically Statement size paper? If that's not what you're saying, then sorry, I don't understand your FYI. Or maybe you're suggesting printing on Letter size paper, then cutting it in half?

I've printed a few Statement size pages in two passes, using Odd Only then Even Only. That works, but of course it's more manual, and somewhat error-prone.

[Dragon-Fur]

@NatSylvester 

Off Hand, I don’t remember whether  / which HP printers auto print Statement in Duplex.

Ask about a model — if the information is public, we can check.  

Forget what I said about the letter size document.

Yes, you would have to structure the document to print 1/2 pages, print in duplex, and then cut after printing.

I print a lot of different bits of this and that — using a Paper Cutter is not a “go to” for everyone.

Smiling.

No, in a general sense, it’s impossible to “fool” the printer — they lack enough intelligence to make decisions of this type.  Most printers are limited by what the hardware supports.

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