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3 easy ways to print pages in reverse order

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Not a big deal when you're printing just a few pages, but when you've got a ream on your hands, it makes sense to print them in reverse order so you can stack the stack neatly.

Let's look at three easy ways to reverse printed pages.

1. Put it in Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word has a single command that forces the printer to reverse printing on each print job:

  1. Open Word, then click Options> Advanced .
  2. Scroll down and come to Printing section to the right.
  3. When you want to print a page in reverse, select the Print pages in reverse order checkbox Click OK and exit the options screen.

3 easy ways to print pages in reverse order

2. Set it in your printer preferences

Most printers will give you fine control over the page printing process. I have a Samsung printer and the Advanced tab allows printing in reverse order. Your printer will also have the option. This is how you can usually configure it:

  1. Click the Page Setup tab in Printing Preferences.
  2. Check the Print from last page box.
  3. Click OK.

3 easy ways to print pages in reverse order

3. Put it on any printer from any application

If you cannot find a reverse print order command or check box in the printer Preferences or the application's Print dialog, simply enter the desired page range in reverse order in the Print dialogs. Page Range .

For example, if you are printing pages 1 to 5 of a document, enter “5-1” as below, click Print .

3 easy ways to print pages in reverse order

These little tips will help you increase your printing efficiency and organize all your pages in a more organized way.

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