How do I prevent double-sided printing on my Mac?

how do I stop printing always being double-sided, even when double-sided is set to 'off'




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Original Title: double-sided printing

iMac 24″, macOS 26.1

Posted on Nov 17, 2025 6:52 AM

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Posted on Nov 17, 2025 8:41 AM

Ok, to confirm if you are using AirPrint, go to  > System Settings > Printers & Scanners, click on your printer to see what you have listed under Kind. For example on my HP Printer it shows AirPrint there.


Assuming it is AirPrint, is this the Double Sided option you are referring to when you print a document?


If that is not the issue, then I would recommend to use this link to Reset The Printing System. This will remove all printers and reset the defaults. You will need to add the printer again and when you do that, make sure under Use that it is set to the AirPrint (sometimes says Bonjour) option. Your printer will need to be connected to the same Wifi network as your Mac, which I assume is the case with your current setup.

Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem - Apple Support


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Nov 17, 2025 8:41 AM in response to fordwich

Ok, to confirm if you are using AirPrint, go to  > System Settings > Printers & Scanners, click on your printer to see what you have listed under Kind. For example on my HP Printer it shows AirPrint there.


Assuming it is AirPrint, is this the Double Sided option you are referring to when you print a document?


If that is not the issue, then I would recommend to use this link to Reset The Printing System. This will remove all printers and reset the defaults. You will need to add the printer again and when you do that, make sure under Use that it is set to the AirPrint (sometimes says Bonjour) option. Your printer will need to be connected to the same Wifi network as your Mac, which I assume is the case with your current setup.

Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem - Apple Support


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