Can you recommend a laser printer that duplexes onto A5 paper

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  • Babs1
    • May 2025
    #1

    Can you recommend a laser printer that duplexes onto A5 paper

    Hi

    Can any of you recommend a laser printer that can definitely auto duplex print onto A5 paper without having to turn the pages over manually.

    A lot of laser printers state that they duplex print and that they can handle A5 paper but that does not mean they can automatically do both at the same time.
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    • blackcat4866
      Master Of The Obvious

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      • Jul 2007
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      Re: Can you recommend a laser printer that duplexes onto A5 paper

      As long as you are feeding the A5 paper the long way, you should be able to duplex on nearly any machine capable of duplexing. 210mm is the typical minimum paper length to pass through the machine.

      If you're trying to feed the paper the short way, forget it. Very few laser printers can handle paper in 148mm length, simplex or duplex. =^..^=
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        • KenB
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          • Dec 2007
          • 3945
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          Re: Can you recommend a laser printer that duplexes onto A5 paper

          Originally posted by blackcat4866
          If you're trying to feed the paper the short way, forget it. Very few laser printers can handle paper in 148mm length, simplex or duplex. =^..^=
          I totally agree; I've never seen a printer that can duplex SEF (Short Edge First).

          However, you may want to check the specs for any printer you are considering. I could see a potential issue with A5 paper in North America, as it is shorter and wider than Statement size, which is 8.5" x 5.5".

          You did not state which part of the world you're in, and your profile does not say, either.
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            • Babs1
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              Re: Can you recommend a laser printer that duplexes onto A5 paper

              Well this is odd, I'm confused.

              I had an online chat with a Technician on the 'HP' website about their laser printers and he said that none of their laser printers were able to do automatic duplex printing onto A5 paper.




              Originally posted by blackcat4866
              As long as you are feeding the A5 paper the long way, you should be able to duplex on nearly any machine capable of duplexing. 210mm is the typical minimum paper length to pass through the machine.

              If you're trying to feed the paper the short way, forget it. Very few laser printers can handle paper in 148mm length, simplex or duplex. =^..^=

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                • Babs1
                  #5
                  Re: Can you recommend a laser printer that duplexes onto A5 paper

                  Well this is odd, I'm confused.

                  I had an online chat with a Technician on the 'HP' website about their laser printers and he said that none of their laser printers were able to do automatic duplex printing onto A5 paper.


                  Originally posted by KenB
                  I totally agree; I've never seen a printer that can duplex SEF (Short Edge First).

                  However, you may want to check the specs for any printer you are considering. I could see a potential issue with A5 paper in North America, as it is shorter and wider than Statement size, which is 8.5" x 5.5".

                  You did not state which part of the world you're in, and your profile does not say, either.

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