2-Sided Printing Differences: Printing Long Edge vs Print on Short Edge | Explanation

When you print double-sided (yay), you will see two different options. One is called Flip on Long Edge (or Long Edge Binding); the other is called Flip on Short Edge (or Short Edge Binding). We are going to learn the difference between “Flip on Long Edge” and “Flip on Short Edge” so you know which one to choose :D

I have included documents in portrait and landscape to help you understand the differences. In addition, you can also look at the numbers I printed on the pages to guide you.

If you have found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up or leave a comment letting me know what you are printing. Your feedback will help me improve my future videos. Thank you for watching and have an awesome day. Byeeeeee.

The printer I am using in this video is a Brother Compact Monochrome Laser Printer (Model HLL2395DW):

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🎵 Royalty-Free Music
Use the coupon code "AMY30" to get 30% OFF the Monthly Prodigy Subscription each month.
Use the coupon code "AMY50" to get 50% OFF the Annual HERO plan each year.

🗒 Disclaimer
Amazon links are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you :)

[Allumi]

i literally cannot thank you enough for this video. i always had tears in my eyes whenever i had to print on both sides

[niknurfarhanis]

you have solved my misery on this. thanks!

[septonovic]

This at least saves a million of trees. Thank you

[plozano]

I have to watch this video every few years because I forget.

This is the best video of the example for how to print.

Definitely my favorite

[suisnity]

This is probably the 10th time I've come back to this video separate times, Thank you so much for this!!

[elizabethhurlbut]

Thank you so much for posting your clear directions. I've wasted so much ink and paper from making mistakes in the Double-sided Print settings.

[USMCmatt_]

I felt dumb typing this into a search engine, but was happy to find this video made me not feel dumb for asking. Thank you!

[Spreadswings]

A superb explanation of something that confounds many people, and which is never properly explained in the documentation accompanying printers.

[deterpinklage]

I love everything about this video. You made it very clear with the binding, the numbers showing continuity, presentation. Thanks for the answers and might I say you've inspired me!

[rgkinc]

Your YouTube video on 2 Sided Printing Differences was and is the best instructive visual coupled with your excellent verbal instruction. Have read so many instructions and looked at various videos but your demonstration and explanation demonstrated excellent teaching skills. Thank you for the enlightenment.!

[sbb]

A decent person explained in a very effective and simple way, The best-explained video on youtube. Thank you.

[IzumisChild]

I haven't had a double sided printer in a hot second, so I was freaking out for a moment when I saw those options. Thank you for clearly and concisely explaining what I needed to know.

[melaniemcconnell]

Oh, if only you could be the one creating all the videos I view when I am finding instructions for how to do things things. I mean whatever the instructions are, whether it is formatting formatting excel, or creating a Crosstitch picture, or cooking a chicken. You truly have done an exceptional job.

[capric]

Thank you. I finally understand after 4 years of printing on the wrong side of the paper

[birdofpoordecisions]

Thank you so much for this! Even though I'm constantly printing on both sides I'm also constantly forgetting what the differences between the flips are. And the way you have everything set up for this video makes it so easy to understand!

[Tandibee]

Thank you, no more wasted paper due to mixed up printing, no more embarrassing moments with clients 😆I am printing an e-book ♥️

[charlesgarner]

This has always puzzled me; your explanation (particularly using the paperclip to identify the edges) makes it all super clear. Thank you!

[hellozukohere]

thank you so much. i confuse this literally everytime i need to print something. i'll be coming back to this video religiously again thank you so much

[ellieledsham]

basically:
long edge = portrait
short edge = landscape