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Duplexing resolution refers to the capability of a device, typically a printer or scanner, to perform operations on both sides of a page simultaneously or in quick succession. In the context of printing, duplexing allows for automatic double-sided printing, which conserves paper and reduces the overall volume of printed documents. This feature can be either manual, where the user must physically turn the pages over, or automatic, where the printer handles the inversion of the paper itself. Automatic duplexing is achieved through a mechanism that either flips the paper internally or uses a second print head to print on the backside of the page in a single pass.

For scanners, duplexing resolution refers to their ability to scan both sides of a document in a single pass. This is often accomplished using a document feeder that has two separate scanning arrays, one for each side of the page. Alternatively, some scanners may scan one side, flip the page internally, and then scan the other side. Duplexing capability in scanners significantly speeds up the process of digitizing multi-page documents, especially when both sides of each page contain information. The term is less common in other imaging contexts and primarily relates to the handling of physical media like paper. The efficiency gains from duplexing are a key factor in its adoption for both home and office equipment.