Duplexing half sheets with LaserJet M203dw

[ClairelyClaire]

I'm trying to use the duplexer on my LaserJet M203dw to print duplexed half sheets - e.g. 5.5" W x 8.5" L. No matter what paper I use, i'm not getting duplexed pages - it does one sheet after another.

If I use the same document and application (in this case, a PDF in Acrobat DC Pro) and print to standard letter size, the duplexer works fine.

What am I doing wrong? Is there a minimum media size for the duplexer to work properly, and if so, what is that size? I was hoping to make heavy use of the duplexer specifically for junior-sized pages, so if this guy can't handle that, I definitely need to know. Thanks!

[Repairatrooper]

Technical specs state that this device will only duplex standard size A4, letter and legal sized paper. In most cases this is related to the design of the feed path and the distance between feed rollers being too far apart to carry shorter paper sizes.

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@ClairelyClaire 

The specifications indicate that only certain paper sizes are supported for automatic duplex.

The user manual explains manual duplex on those paper sizes not supported by the automatic duplex function.

Product Specifications for the HP LaserJet Pro M203dw Printer (G3Q47A)

Paper handling - duplexer

Recommended media weight, duplex (metric)	60 to 105 g/m²
Recommended media weight, duplex (U.S. standard)	16 to 28 lb
Media sizes, duplex (metric)	A4
Media sizes, duplex (U.S. standard)	Letter; Legal

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[ClairelyClaire]

Thanks, I found this after I posted here. Guess I'm in the market for another printer. 😂

[Dragon-Fur]

@Repairatrooper 

Apologies, I did not know you had answered and clicked Post!

@ClairelyClaire 

You are welcome.

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