HP Photosmart c7280 all-in - One Mac 10.7.1 (Lion) "Double" option is grayed out and cannot be used?

I have a HP Photosmart c7280 all-in-One printer and a Macbook Air running OS Lion (10.7.1).

I'm trying and who need to print via the option "Double" that appears under the menu of "Layout" drop down tab option, the option 'Double' however seem to be grayed out as if you are not allowed to use it.  I'm sure this isn't the case, I don't know how to unlock but I guess?

I just made sure all my software was updated and is currently.

Everything is perfect on the printer and I used it for years, thank you!  I just want to know what on earth am I doing wrong or need to do to unlock this "Double-sided" parameter, so that I don't waste a ton of paper!  Thanks again!

Sincerely,

DAP413

Hi DAP413,

To actiate the two-sided accessory, you have to enable the printer settings:

-Enter in System Preferences > print & Scan

-Double-click the name of the Photosmart printer to open the print queue.

-Click the printer setup button

-Click on the driver tab and make sure the duplex printing accessory option is checked.

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