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Mf244dw always prints on two sides

Baklash — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 02:37:51 GMT

My mf244dw always prints on two sides. I have tried changing to 1 side manually at the printer and also on my computer following the instructions in the manual. Nothing works. It seems like 1 sided printing is not available. Please help.

1 sided printing on mf244dw

Baklash — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 18:08:12 GMT

Bought a new mf244dw printer a while back. It always prints on two sides when there are more than 1 page. I have tried to change manually at the printer per instructions. I have read the online manual and tried to make the change with my computer.

Nothing works. I have read similar problems with other Canon models, but the help was very technical and intended for very knowledgeable users. I need help.

Sorry, but I accidentally posted this on Office Printers when it should be on Personal Printers. [Laser printer inquiries fall under the "Office Printers" category. "Personal Printers" is designated for single-function inkjet models. Hope that clarifies things!]

Need to get mf244dw to print on 1 side.

Baklash — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:25:42 GMT

I bought a new mf244dw a while back. It always prints on two sides. I tried making changes manually at the printer. Then, following online manual tried to change via my computer. Nothing works. I have read of similar problems with other Canon models, but the responses were highly technical and obviously meant for a skilled audience. I am not that knowledgeable. I need help, because printing on both sides is not what I want. I appreciate any responses.

Re: Mf244dw always prints on two sides

mucinhanoi365 — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:27:44 GMT

control panel / device and printer / chose printer / right muse/ printing prefennces / chose 1 sided

Re: Mf244dw always prints on two sides

Baklash — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 16:46:09 GMT

Thanks for your reply. The print preferences indicates two sided is off but this is confusing because nowhere is 1s sided an option The only options are Flip on Long Edge or Short Edge. There is no option to switch between 1 and 2 sides. It's like the printer does not allow 1sided.

Re: Mf244dw always prints on two sides

Patrice — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 15:32:14 GMT

Hi Baklash.

Which version of Windows or macOS are you using? We look forward to your reply.

Re: Mf244dw always prints on two sides

Baklash — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 19:51:39 GMT

My iPad is iOS13. My iPhone is 12.4.3 My laptop is Windows 10. It was somewhat confusing putting all this together but I just kept going back over things and somehow got 1 sided printing working. It took several days and multiple hours. I hope it stays on 1 sided.

Re: Need to get mf244dw to print on 1 side.

Patrice — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 20:48:52 GMT

Hi Baklash.

So that we can best assist you, please answer the questions below:

1. Which version of Windows or macOS are you using?

2. Did you add the printer using the Windows Add a Printer feature, Apple AirPrint, or by using the printer drivers from the disc or Canon website?

If you need immediate assistance with this issue, please call us at 1-800-OK-CANON (652-2666), Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET (excluding holidays).

Re: Mf244dw always prints on two sides

Baklash — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 21:44:49 GMT

The iOS are listed in the above post. Not sure but may have loaded from the Canon website.

Re: Mf244dw always prints on two sides

Darius — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 18:02:21 GMT

Hi, Baklash,

For Windows 10, the printer settings will be found by the following process:

Left-click on the Windows icon to open the Start menu.
Left-click on the Settings icon in the bottom-left area of the Windows Start menu, just above the power icon.
Left-click on Devices in the Settings menu.
Select Printers & Scanners in the left sidebar of the Devices options.
Select the MF244dw's entry in your list of printers.
Left-click the Manage button that appears beneath the printer's entry.
Click on Printing Preferences.

On the Basic Settings tab (the default when opening the preferences), you may select 1-sided or 2-sided printing, then click Apply followed by OK. After this, the setting will remain as set until the next time you change it.

For iOS, print settings will be found through the print screen for the app from which you are printing. For the Canon PRINT Business app, you will need to tap "Change Settings" on the Print screen to review and change the print settings.

Please keep in mind that, on iOS, print settings may be controlled by the app from which you're printing. In the case that the app you wish to use only prints two-sided results, newer versions of iOS allow you to export printing through the "More" options to the Canon PRINT Business app (if it's installed). For older versions of iOS that do not feature print exporting, you may save the output as a PDF, and then print the saved PDF through the Canon PRINT Business app.

Re: Mf244dw always prints on two sides

mdb007 — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 22:44:24 GMT

The Canon printers are the most user unfriendly I have ever experienced. Previously we had 3 HP which was great except the print heads kept going bad so went with the MF642 laser printer based on great reviews. I will say print quality is terrfic. But on Mac OS the software is not friendly at all. Using 10.10.5 and 10.12 and makes no difference.

The business print app doesnt work on anything mac. And on every setting for printing it always prints both sides even though it clearly says 2 sided printing off. Ready to sell this and go with an HP laser printer at least I know their software does what you tell it to do.

Re: Mf244dw always prints on two sides

RosemaryJ — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:36:15 GMT

I am using a Dell desktop with Windows 11. I have attempted to follow your advice, getting on to Settings and Printing Preferences, but I have no Basic Settings option. I attach a screen print of what I do have.

What I want to do is to print on both sides actually?

Rosemary

Any ideas, please?