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Select the print settings by going File->Print or using the keyboard shortcut command and P
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Make sure you select one of the school printers! Which one you choose does not matter.
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In the print settings select the third drop down menu from the top. Usually it read 'Copies & Pages'.
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Select 'Quality'
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From the drop down menu 'Select Colour' click on 'Full Colour'.
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This will print your document in colour
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To print double sided select 'Layout/Finish' from the drop down menu where you have selected 'Quality'
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Under 'Print Type' select '2-Sided'
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This will print your document front to back
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You can now save these settings so that you don't have to change them every time!
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Select 'Presets' (underneath the printer name) and select 'Save Current Settings as Preset'.
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Give a name (like Colour 2-Sided) and make sure to select 'All Printers'!
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Then select OK
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It can be helpful to make all the presets you may need. Useful ones are 1 Sided Black and White, 2 Sided Black and White, 1 Sided Colour and 2 Sided Colour
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Now you can select your preferred settings easily on any school printer at any time!
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Select 'Presets' and then click on the desired setting.
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While you can now easily print in colour DO NOT abuse this feature and print in black and white whenever you can to help the environment.
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Almost done!
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