Cannot make duplex printing as default in CUPS

I cannot seem to activate default duplex printing setting on my Brother MFC-8660DN through CUPS.
I tried to enable it by going through the CUPS interface (localhost:631). However, even though it is set to "duplex no tumble" as default and it shows on the print dialog ("two sided" option checked), the pages still print single sided.
Strangely, if I uncheck and check again the "two sided" option in the print dialog, the document prints in duplex mode.
I have tried updating the drivers (used the latest Brother CUPS drivers dated 2/15/10), resetting CUPS, deleting/adding the same printer (both USB and network connection), and the problem persists. The same thing happens if I print (via network) from my wife's macbook (10.6.2 as well).
On the other hand, if I use the default PCL driver or the Brother BR-Script3 driver the default duplex setting works.
Has anyone had this same problem?

Hi @BigKeith,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I noticed that you are trying to setup the duplex printing as default with your Mac and your HP Photosmart 5520. I am happy to help with these settings!
For further assistance, I will need to know, the version of the Mac Operating System you are using. If you do not know the Operating System you are using, please visit this website. Whatsmyos. Also are you using A4 size paper? Or Letter?
In the meantime, please take a look at this guide. Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Duplexing) in Mac OS X v10.6. This also works for versions up to 10.9.
Hope this helps, and hope to hear from you soon!
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