How to Find an Inkjet Printer With Double Sided Printing

There are a few reasons why you might want to find a printer that is capable of printing on both sides of a sheet of paper. You may want to print sales brochures, portfolio objects or any one of a number of other applications. While it is simple enough to flip over your printable media and print a second time, for some, this is simply not a practical activity. Double-sized printers, known as printers with "duplex" printing, are few and far between. They do not actually print both sides of the paper simultaneously; rather, they print out one size, let the paper dry a bit, then draw the paper back in to print out the other side.

Things You'll Need

• A compatible computer
• Research

Instructions

1. Do your research and determine your needs. Do you really need duplex printing? Finding a printer with duplex capabilities will add a considerable amount of expense, and it may as much as triple the expense. Your research will show the cost differences.

2. Type "compare printers duplex" into any search engine. Look at CNET for reviews and the big box retailers for prices. You can go to sites like Pricewatch to compare prices as well.

3. Go to a store and ask the sales representatives there about printers. Tell them you need an inkjet printer with duplex printing, and they should be able to point you to one or two with the capability.

4. When you decide on a printer, decide where you want to buy it. There is a good chance that not many stores will have a printer with the duplex capability in stock, so look online or call before you head down to a store. You can also order it online.

5. If you order a printer online, try to qualify for free shipping. Most inkjet duplex printers are fairly expensive, and free shipping is often price related.

Tips & Warnings

• Try to avoid paying for shipping. If you shop around, you shouldn't have to.

• Check out multiple sites to get a well rounded review of inkjet printers.