Duplex printing doesn't work on HP Laserjet 3055

Hi!
I am a new rMBP user and I need your help with setting up a printer. I want to use my old printer HP LaserJet 3055 for both side printing - using Widnows I didn't have any problem with that. The printer supports manual duplex printing - it means - print odd pages - beep - then I put sheets into the tray and click button - even pages. I use this printer via network.
I was thinking about solution for a few hours. I've tried:
installing printer with PCL, Postscript drivers,
downloaded HP drives from Apple (even app store installed some kind of upgrade but doesn't include 3055)
using HP Laserjet 3052 drivers (it's default choice by OS X)
upgrading remotely printer drives using ltr command in Terminal,
installing printer via USB,
even installing Gutenprint and then hpijs with some sh**
The printer is printing but not on both side My first impression about OS X Yosemite and rMBP is awsome and I know that using so old devices may cause problems but I cannot change my printer.
Help my guys, please!!
PS Sorry for my English

Hi there,
Could you provide the community with a little more information to help narrow troubleshooting? What operating system are we using?
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