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 i have  a new printer Hp smart tank 581  . There is no duplex printing option ! How can I get it back ? 
I’m using Ipad to print

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@Maha-M 

 

Welcome to the HP English Community --

 

Unfortunately,

This printer model series does not include automatic duplex (2-sided) printing or scanning.

 

Duplex Print OptionsManual (driver support provided)
Scan TypeFlatbed only

 

"Driver support provided" is included for the full driver printer software (Windows).  Driver Support does not mean automatic 2-sided printing.  There is a limited "reorder pages" feature.  Not relevant to HP Smart (Windows or Mobile).

 

HP Smart - Mobile - does not include "driver support" -- you must print the front side(s), flip, reload paper, and add the page(s) you want to print on the 2nd side.

 

True - not ideal. 

 

The limitation is hardware - the printer mechanics do not support automatic duplex (2-sided).

 

Similar model(s) and same method -- HP Smart Mobile

Video

 HP Smart 520 | 540 | 580 | 5101 Printer : How to print a 2 sided document (HP Smart - Mobile - Android)

 

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How to Print on both sides of the paper – Duplex – 2-sided

 Print on both sides of the paper with an HP printer

 

Technology Tips Video Gallery from our HP Expert greenturtle

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 User Guide – HP Smart Tank 520, 540, 580-590 Series

 

 

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