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duplexing

duplexing

5.8
Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper
  • noun
  • /ˈdjuːplɛksɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : impresión a doble cara
  • The new printer features duplexing, which allows users to print documents efficiently on both sides.
  • automatic duplexing
  • manual duplexing
  • sheet input for duplexing

No scan, no fax, manual duplexing only, and it will not listen when you talk to it.

Examples

  • No scan, no fax, manual duplexing only, and it will not listen when you talk to it.

    Linus Tech Tips

  • Some available options include manual and automatic duplexing and higher pressure ratings.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Storage requirements are dictated by features such as collation or duplexing, which make use of full image storage.

    Academic text (1998)

  • By enabling duplexing, the printer can automatically print on both sides of the sheet, saving time and paper.

  • Many modern office printers support duplexing to reduce paper usage and streamline the printing process.

Surface Forms

duplexing singular
duplexings plural

Morphology

duplexing = duplex (transparent) = duplex + ing

Built directly from the verb 'duplex' plus '-ing'; the printing sense is a straightforward domain-specific use of 'duplex'.

Etymology

Duplexing comes from the Latin word duplex, which means 'two' or 'double'. So duplexing in printing means printing on both sides of a sheet of paper.