Manually print double-sided in face-down output printers

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn how to print double-sided documents in Adobe Acrobat when using a printer that prints pages face-down.

Select Print this file  from the global bar.

In the Print dialog box, select More options under Pages to Print.

From the Odd or Even Pages dropdown menu, select Even pages only and then select Reverse pages.

Select Print.

If your document has an odd number of pages, add a blank sheet to the printed stack.

Take the printed stack and reinsert it into the paper tray:

  • Place the stack with the unprinted sides facing up.
  • Ensure the top of the pages points toward the printer.
  • Make sure the edges of the paper stack are aligned.

Select Print this file from the global bar.

In the Print dialog box, select More options under Pages to Print and then deselect Reverse Pages.

From the Odd or Even Pages dropdown menu, select Odd pages only.

Select Print.