Re: printer is printing margins wrong when double side printing

Hi @Maci4444,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your printer!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Your HP DeskJet 2636 printing incorrect margins on double-sided prints is likely due to a print setting change or manual flipping misalignment. Try these troubleshooting steps to fix it:

1. Adjust Print Settings for Double-Sided Printing

Before printing, ensure your settings are correct:

1. Open the document in Word, Excel, or Adobe.
2. Click File > Print.
3. Select "HP DeskJet 2636" as the printer.
4. Click "Printer Properties" or "Preferences".
5. Find the Double-Sided Printing option:
   • Set it to "Manually Flip" or "Long Edge Binding" (for normal booklet-style printing).
   • If pages are flipping incorrectly, try "Short Edge Binding".
6. Check the Margins under Layout settings:
   • Ensure margins are the same for all pages (e.g., 1-inch top/bottom).
   • Set "Scale to Fit" to "None" to avoid resizing issues.
7. Save and Print a test page.

2. Manually Flip the Pages Correctly

Since your printer requires manual duplex printing, you need to flip the paper properly:

1. After the first side prints, take the paper as it comes out.
2. Flip it over correctly, keeping the top edge aligned.
3. Insert it back into the tray in the same direction.
4. Start printing the second side.

Common Mistake:
If the top margin shifts down, you may be flipping the pages the wrong way. Try flipping in the opposite direction and check if the margins align.

3. Check Word/Excel/Adobe Document Settings

• In Microsoft Word:
  • Click Layout > Margins > Custom Margins and ensure "Mirror Margins" is off.
• In Excel:
  • Go to Page Layout > Margins > Custom Margins and ensure header/footer settings are even.
• In Adobe Acrobat:
  • Open Print settings and ensure "Auto Rotate and Center" is enabled.

4. Reset Printer Settings

If nothing works, reset the printer:

After making these changes, print a test double-sided document and check if the margins are now aligned. If the issue persists, let me know which margin is shifting and whether it happens on every second page! 😊

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