when duplexing, my Libreoffice Writer prints page 2 upside-down

newbiesforever · 12-05-2023, 11:34 PM

It's being logical in its way, and printing the back page right side up--after flipping the paper on short edge (because that's what I set). I need the document to print with the same orientation on both pages, but I haven't found that setting anywhere.

business_kid · 12-06-2023, 08:38 AM

Duplex offset printers do duplex that way. They print one side, grip the end of the sheet, and feed that into the second stage, so the second page is printed upside down. The accessory is called a 'perfecting unit.' The idea is to cut down the number of times the paper is fed through.

If this annoys you, why not print odd & even sides like everyone else?

JZL240I-U · 12-06-2023, 08:54 AM

Umm, my printer (Brother MFC-L2710DW) can do it both ways. When you click on printing you get a popup where you can adjust parameters like mirror at the long or short side (maybe the popup has tabs, check them too). I think you are looking for the long side

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hitest · 12-08-2023, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JZL240I-U

Umm, my printer (Brother MFC-L2710DW) can do it both ways.

Great printer! I purchased that same unit several months ago. Works perfectly on Slackware and my wife's Windows 10 unit.

jefro · 12-08-2023, 03:12 PM

I think there might be an option like flip on side or top.