Double sided print option is nolonger available

Hi,
Just recently the double sided print option has gone from the print dialog boxes. This maybe happen in the last 2 weeks can't be certain. I am running 10.6.8 and also noted the option is grayed out when trying to print PDF's.
Rgds.
Ian

It an HP 6500 wireless, I noticed a recent HP printer update which I suspect has caused the problem. I have reinstalled the driver from HP website and readded the printers and it working fine now.

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