HP Laserjet M1212NF USB no longer printing in manual duplex mode

Hello All,
I am currently having issues with my HP LaserJet M1212NF printer connected via USB. First, basic system information:
Windows 7 64-bit
Now, some backstory:
The printer was initially setup using Network installation. Then, I moved and could no longer access the network, so I deleted it from the Windows Device and Printer area and reinstalled it as a USB perinter. I installed all the updated drivers and Firmware updates. The printer now CANNOT print in duplex mode. I choose Manual Duplex in the printer settings AND when I print a multipage document. The printer simply prints the document normally, with no duplex. Please help. I've googled the problem, but have come up empty handed.

Hi Wilhendrickx,
I understand you aren't able to print two sided.
Thank you for your reply.
I will be happy to help you with this.
You can set the two sided option two different ways. Try both to see if it makes a difference.
To set the two sided printing for all print jobs.
Go to start, devices and printers, right click the printer, left click printer
properties, click on the finishing tab and check Print on both sides, (manually) apply and OK.
To set the two sided printing for 1 job.
From the application go to file, print, preferences, click on the finishing tab and
check Print on bot sides, (manually) apply and OK.
Disable the bidirectional support to see if that will make a difference.
Go to start, devices and printers, right click the printer, left click printer
properties, click on the ports tab at the top, uncheck Enable bidirectional support.
If it didn't work then go back in and check it again.
I would download and run the Print and Scan Doctor since it might resolve the issue
automatically.
Find and Fix Common Printer Problems Using HP Diagnostic Tools for Windows.
If that doesn't work then I would uninstall and reinstall the printer software.
Uninstalling the Printer Software.
Here is a URL to download and install the latest drivers again.
HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf Multifunction Printer Drivers.
Try the two sided printing now.
Hope this helps.
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