HP7605 not allowing Duplex printing

[PaulD1954]

Cannot find how to setup Duplex printing on my new printer.  Nothing works that I've found on the internet e.g. Driver or firmware updates.  Any help would be appreciated.

[Dragon-Fur]

@PaulD1954 

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@PaulD1954 wrote:

Cannot find how to setup Duplex printing on my new printer.  Nothing works that I've found on the internet e.g. Driver or firmware updates.  Any help would be appreciated.

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-- Relevant to Windows --

1. If you have installed your printer full feature software and HP App,
2. If you are using paper supported for Duplex / 2-sided printing,
3. If the content type is appropriate (for example, Document printing),
4. 2-sided printing is still not available in the settings,

then

If not done...

1)  Recheck your Default Printer --

Make sure you -- and not Windows -- are controlling the Default Printer assignment.

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Windows - Default Printer

-- Windows --

If the "problem" surfaced directly after an update -- or possibly even if no updates were applied -- check the Default Printer and the Printer Properties Driver assignments -- ensure the settings are as expected and needed.   

Preparation > Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers and scanners

Scroll down to section Printer preferences

Windows protected mode = "Set up"  (equals "not configured")

Default install printers using Windows Ready Print = OFF

and

Switch OFF Let Windows manage my default printer

Scroll up > Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Set as Default

Default_Printer_Check_and_Manage_6 - Sept 2026

AND

2)  Recheck Printer Properties --

Make sure Driver is set to your installed HP Driver and not the IPP / Microsoft drivers.

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Windows -- Printer Properties

Windows 10

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Right-Click on Printer > Printer Properties > Tab Advanced

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners > Select Printer

Printer Properties > Tab Advanced

• Driver:  Select the HP driver as opposed to the Microsoft / IPP class driver
• Reprint later:  Select Keep all documents
• All Jobs Default:  Printing Defaults

-- Example - Printer Properties -- Driver / Printing Defaults --

① → Driver 

② → Optional - Printing Defaults

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