Two sided printing problem

When I use the two-sided print mode, the margins are slightly shifted and the document is smaller than when I print single-sided mode (whether it's text or graphics). Is there a way to make sure the document prints the same way it does in single-sided mode?

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Could you post a little more information about your setup? Here is a quick list that should allow us to troubleshoot the issue.
What printer your using?
What operating system your using?
What application(s) you are printing from?
Thanks!
-SeanS
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Hi,
Please try the following settings:
1.From the application used to print, click the File menu, then select Print. The Print window appears.
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