Enable double-sided printing

Last updated on Aug 16, 2025

Learn how to turn on the double-sided printing option for Adobe Acrobat.

Double-sided printing, or duplex printing, is an efficient way to reduce paper usage and create professional-looking documents. While many modern printers support double-sided printing, the option may not always be turned on in your print settings. You can configure your printer settings to turn on this feature for Adobe Acrobat.

Windows

Select Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.

Select your printer and then select Printing preferences.

Select Advanced.

Expand Document Options > Printer Features.

Turn on Two-sided printing and select OK.

Select OK again to apply the changes.

macOS

Press command + space.

Type sudo cupsctl WebInterface=yes and press Return.

Enter your system password when prompted.

Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:631

Select the Printers tab and select Manage printer.

Select your printer and then select Administration dropdown menu.

Select Set Default Options and select Finishing.

Select Long Edge from the Duplex dropdown menu and then select Set Default Options.