If you have a duplex printer (a printer that can print on both sides of the paper automatically), printing your planner becomes even easier. Here’s how to set it up correctly to avoid upside-down or misaligned pages. #
📥 Download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC #
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Printing Instructions for Duplex Printers #
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Open your planner PDF file (using Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar).
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Select “Print.”
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Under “Pages to Print,” select “All.”
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Set “Page Size & Handling” to “Actual Size” (or 100% scale).
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Check the box for “Print on both sides of paper.”
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Choose the correct flip option based on your planner layout:
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Flip on Long Edge for portrait (vertical) planners.
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Flip on Short Edge for landscape (horizontal) planners.
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Print your project.
Understanding “Flip on Long Edge” vs. “Flip on Short Edge” #
When printing double-sided, you will often see two options:
| Option | Description | When to Use |
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| Flip on Long Edge | The page flips along the longer side of the paper (left side like a book). | Best for vertical portrait layouts (like most planners). |
| Flip on Short Edge | The page flips along the shorter top edge of the paper (like a calendar). | Best for horizontal landscape layouts. |
Visual Example #
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Flip on Long Edge:
Think of reading a book. When you flip the page over, the backside is correctly oriented to continue reading. -
Flip on Short Edge:
Think of flipping over a notepad at the top. The backside is flipped differently — ideal for wide horizontal layouts.
If you select the wrong flip setting, your backside pages might appear upside down after printing — so make sure to match the flip setting to your layout orientation!
Summary: Quick Settings Checklist #
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Page Size: Actual size / 100% scale
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Odd Pages First: Print only odd-numbered pages.
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Flip Pages: Manually flip the printed stack.
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Even Pages: Print only even-numbered pages.
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Double-Sided Setting:
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Portrait Layout → Flip on Long Edge
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Landscape Layout → Flip on Short Edge
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Important Notes for Duplex Printing #
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Always select “Actual Size” or “100% Scale” so your planner prints at the correct dimensions.
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Do a test print with 2–4 pages first to confirm the flipping direction is correct.
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If your printer has options like “Reverse Pages” or “Auto Rotate,” it’s best to turn them off unless needed.
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If you see extra margins or borders around your pages, check that “Fit to Page” is not selected.
Troubleshooting Common Duplex Print Problems #
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
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| Pages print upside down | Wrong flip setting | Try switching from “Flip on Long Edge” to “Flip on Short Edge” or vice versa. |
| Pages are too small or off-center | “Shrink oversized pages” selected | Choose “Actual Size” instead. |
| Margins look uneven | Paper settings mismatch | Check you selected the correct paper size (A4, US Letter, etc.) in both Planify Pro and printer settings. |
Quick Checklist for Duplex Printing #
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✅ Print at Actual Size (100% scale)
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✅ Select Print on both sides of paper
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✅ Set flip on Long Edge (portrait) or Short Edge (landscape)
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✅ Test print 2–4 pages before doing a full print run