{"id":29787,"date":"2025-02-09T12:45:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T12:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lukastechfi.com\/print-front-and-back-google-docs\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T13:11:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:11:28","slug":"print-front-and-back-google-docs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/print-front-and-back-google-docs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Print Front and Back on Google Docs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While printing any project written on Google Docs, consider saving costs by printing on the front and back of the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This process is called <b>double-sided printing<\/b> or <b>duplex printing<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEipggHoYB98EGzFsmjx-GbiRQltb0EQoA31lo9o_jjD_lKhQF9ZR4T37clahMCfgaCzN5sRqKJYnoVtJwtlUvHCvrluyWI4_tIyKf073eTsHr6KAVSgyxLkt78NC6S2SOpZZ7UwH4oJlfOFxv479vgU0v7Zo6e09DBeMA-OOqG6_8qnSit3SxefRQ7yjqK_\/s320\/print%20front%20and%20back%20on%20Google%20Docs.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Aside from saving costs, double-sided printing helps you achieve a lighter output and makes storing books easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the printer&#8217;s capability may also determine how this feature works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multi-function printers may automatically print the words on both sides of the paper without your input, unlike their counterparts, which require you to manually turn the paper front and back at intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you followed the instructions below and didn&#8217;t find the &#8220;<b>print on both sides<\/b>&#8221; option, you need to check your printer&#8217;s manual to be sure it can do it.<a name=\"more\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>ALSO, READ &gt;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notatraderr.com\/tech-tips\/how-to-scan-front-and-back-on-the-same-page-complete-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Scan Front and Back on the Same Page<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/print-front-and-back-google-docs\/#How_do_I_print_front_and_back_on_Google_Docs\" >How do I print front and back on Google Docs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/print-front-and-back-google-docs\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/print-front-and-back-google-docs\/#Why_wont_Google_Docs_print_double-sided\" >Why won&#8217;t Google Docs print double-sided?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/print-front-and-back-google-docs\/#How_can_I_print_both_sides_front_and_back\" >How can I print both sides, front and back?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_print_front_and_back_on_Google_Docs\"><\/span>How do I print front and back on Google Docs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/docs.google.com\/\">Docs.google.com<\/a> or Google Drive and open the document you want to print.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on &#8220;<b>File<\/b>&#8221; at the top right corner of the screen to bring up options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap &#8220;<b>Print<\/b>&#8221; or hold &#8220;<b>Ctrl + P<\/b>&#8221; to bring up the print preview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the &#8220;<b>Print Settings<\/b>&#8220;. This is usually a drop-down option on the printing interface. It allows you to choose the orientation, paper size, colour, number of copies, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find the &#8220;<b>Double-sided<\/b>&#8221; option and change it from &#8220;None&#8221; to &#8220;<b>Flip on long edge<\/b>&#8221; or &#8220;<b>Flip on short edge<\/b>.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preview your settings and click on &#8220;<b>PRINT<\/b>&#8220;.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\n<figure><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEhzH5GgBIxJdXkAxUhy6s101eEZOcbLDj89Vi1cLqTNM85WeKuYwH7TGon3nYZ4qBEFu6ZbLTttNlEOGW1OJqh46qSiDYVK_kqeZaXeehE_uRdnZgd_iVZyTGkqVm-EfQ3ICFZTihK9dpJpA1E0P-9nrO3tJHTBQHZwy1P8AmTkoboBKa9WT-JRmmH24nFG\/w271-h400\/print-front-back-docs.jpg\" width=\"271\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"579\" data-original-width=\"393\" \/><\/figure>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/img\/b\/R29vZ2xl\/AVvXsEjU9DFj5Is3sOD29jf4fvW-K_2eN980zd_QNzoAOGqWUuB7mlW4EKAL5tI_GWlm2ehMQ53obMav7IEYF-zypVXuAgtYYBK0m7nVH9LQfSuOqYbOhyphenhyphenJYwLFpTHmZAnNx_YDEhmJ4-uF9eF7JH1x0qqiRYpGNnRaRl7EOyN5FJMyBMPRVXFo8SxL0u-mairpe\/w180-h400\/Screenshot_20231016_075736_Print%20Spooler.jpg\" width=\"180\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2400\" data-original-width=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t see &#8220;<b>double-sided<\/b>&#8221; on the print settings, look for terms like &#8220;<b>print on both sides<\/b>&#8221; or &#8220;<b>duplex printing<\/b>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t forget to check your printer&#8217;s manual for instructions on printing on both sides of the paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember I said the model of the printer being used determines the availability and usage of this feature. If this is the case, upgrade or switch to a different one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to preview before printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_wont_Google_Docs_print_double-sided\"><\/span>Why won&#8217;t Google Docs print double-sided?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Docs won&#8217;t allow double-sided printing if you aren&#8217;t connected to a compatible printer. Select the correct printer and check your manual to confirm it supports duplex printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_print_both_sides_front_and_back\"><\/span>How can I print both sides, front and back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To print front and back on a paper, open the document &gt; go to file &gt; select print &gt; choose a printer &gt; go to print settings and change the double-sided printing from &#8220;none&#8221; to &#8220;<b>flip on long edge<\/b>&#8220;&gt; preview and print.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While printing any project written on Google Docs, consider saving costs by printing on the front and back of the paper. This process is called<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33254,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"0","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3257,3242],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-google","category-tech-tips"],"modified_by":"lukastechs","uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200424_014831-1.png",192,192,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200424_014831-1-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200424_014831-1.png",192,192,false],"medium_large":["https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200424_014831-1.png",192,192,false],"large":["https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200424_014831-1.png",192,192,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200424_014831-1.png",192,192,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200424_014831-1.png",192,192,false],"yarpp-thumbnail":["https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/20200424_014831-1-120x120.png",120,120,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"lukastechs","author_link":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/author\/lukastechs\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"While printing any project written on Google Docs, consider saving costs by printing on the front and back of the paper. This process is called","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29787"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29787\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33868,"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29787\/revisions\/33868"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33254"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lukastechs.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}