How to Print (macOS / OS X)

Printing on macOS is straightforward. With built‑in options for single‑sided, double‑sided, and customized layouts, the system makes it easy to produce documents exactly as required. This guide highlights the essential steps to help you print efficiently.

Printing from a Mac is quick and easy:

1. Open your document and go to the File menu → Print.

2. Choose your printer from the list.

3. To adjust settings (like paper size, orientation, or copies), click Show Details or Copies & Pages.

Note: The name of this option may vary depending on the program.

4. When ready, click Print.

Automatically Print on Both Sides (macOS / OS X)

If your printer supports automatic duplex printing, follow these steps:

1. Open your document and go to File > Print.

2. Choose your printer from the list.

3. Click Show Details (or Copies & Pages, depending on the program).

4. From the Layout menu, find the Two‑Sided option.

5. Select your preferred binding style (e.g., long‑edge or short‑edge).

6. Click Print to start.

Manually Print on Both Sides (macOS / OS X)

If your printer doesn’t support automatic duplex printing, you can still print on both sides manually:

1. Open your document and go to File > Print.

2. Select your printer from the list.

3. Click Show Details (or Copies & Pages, depending on the program).

4. Open the Manual Duplex menu.

Note: The name of this option may vary depending on the program.

5. Check the box for Manual Duplex and choose a binding option (long‑edge or short‑edge).

6. Click Print to print the first side.

7. At the printer, remove any blank paper from Tray 1.

8. Take the printed stack from the output tray and place it back into the input tray with the printed side facing down.

9. If the printer asks you to continue, press the button on the control panel.

Print Multiple Pages Per Sheet (macOS / OS X)

You can save paper by printing more than one page on a single sheet. Here’s how:

1. Open your document and go to File > Print.

2. Select your printer from the list.

3. Click Show Details (or Copies & Pages, depending on the program).

4. Open the Layout menu.

5. Under Pages per Sheet, choose how many pages you want to fit on one sheet (e.g., 2, 4, or more).

6. In Layout Direction, pick the order and placement of the pages.

7. From the Borders menu, choose whether to add borders around each page.

8. Click Print to start.

Select the Paper Type (macOS / OS X)

Follow these steps to make sure your printer uses the right paper settings:

1. Open your document and go to File > Print.

2. Choose your printer from the list.

3. Click Show Details (or Copies & Pages, depending on the program).

4. Open the Media & Quality or Paper/Quality menu.

Note: The menu name may vary depending on the program.

5. Adjust the settings as needed:

Media Type → choose the paper type you’re using.
Print Quality → set the resolution (higher for best quality, lower to save toner).
Edge‑to‑Edge Printing → print closer to the paper edges.
EconoMode → save toner when printing drafts.

6. Click Print to start.

MacOS provides reliable printing tools that balance simplicity with flexibility. By applying the right settings, you can achieve consistent results for both every day and specialized tasks.