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OUTPUT

Configure the output settings for copies using Sort, Group, Offset, Separator Page, Staple, Punch, or Fold. Also specify the output destination of copies.
You can tap the [Output] key in normal mode to configure settings for all output functions.
Settings for the staple and punch functions can also be configured from simple mode.

Output Tray
Specify the destination to output copies.
If a finisher (large stacker) or saddle stitch finisher (large stacker) is installed, you can select [Upper Tray], [Middle Tray], or [Lower Tray], or if a saddle finisher is installed, you can select from [Top Tray], [Finisher Tray], or [Right Tray].
Offset
This function outputs copies while shifting them set by set. Setting the checkbox to enables the offset function, and setting it to disables the function.

This function is available when a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is installed and [Upper Tray], [Lower Tray] or [Finisher Tray] is selected as the output tray.
Selecting the staple function clears the Offset checkmark automatically.
Separator Page
This function inserts separator pages for every specified number of copies or for every job before they are output.
REPEATING THE SAME IMAGE ON ONE SHEET (REPEAT LAYOUT)
Sort/Group
Select the sorting method when copying the scanned original.
"Sort" sorts the scanned original on a set basis, and outputs them. "Group" sorts the scanned original on a page basis, and outputs them.
SORT/GROUP SETTING
Staple
Each set of copies can be stapled, or the sheets can be folded at the center and stapled.
Staple ON (excluding saddle stitch)
Saddle Stitch
The staple function is available only when the finisher or saddle stitch finisher is installed.
The saddle stitch function is available only when the saddle stitch finisher is installed.
Punch
This function punches copies and outputs them.
PUNCH SETTINGS
The punch function is available only when the punch module is installed.
Fold
Copies can be folded and output.
FOLD SETTING
The folding function is available when a finisher or saddle finisher is installed and [Upper Tray], [Lower Tray] or [Finisher Tray] is selected as the paper output destination.

CHANGING OUTPUT DESTINATION

Specify the destination to output copies.

Tap the [Detail] key to change to normal mode.

EASY MODE
Tap the [Original] key and specify the orientation of the original to have the orientation be correctly recognized.
SPECIFYING THE ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL

Tap the [Output] key.

Select the output tray from "Output Tray".

After the settings are completed, tap the [OK] key.
  • If a finisher (large stacker) or saddle stitch finisher (large stacker) is installed, select the [Upper Tray], [Middle Tray] or [Lower Tray] key.
  • If a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is installed, select the [Top Tray] or [Finisher Tray] key.

SORT/GROUP SETTING

This section explains how to select the sorting method when outputting the scanned original.

Auto

Enables the sort mode when the original is placed in the automatic document feeder, and enables the group mode when the original is placed on the document glass.

Sort

Sorts the scanned original on a set basis, and outputs them.

Example: When 5 is set for the number of copies in sorting

Group

Groups the scanned original on a page basis, and outputs them.

Example: When 5 is set for the number of copies in grouping

Tap the [Detail] key to change to normal mode.

EASY MODE
Tap the [Original] key and specify the orientation of the original to have the orientation be correctly recognized.
SPECIFYING THE ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL

Tap the [Output] key.

If a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is installed, tap the [Sort/ Group] key in [Others].

Select the sorting method.

After the settings are completed, tap [OK] key.
  • You can select the offset output checkbox to have each set of output be offset from the previous set to enable easy removal from the output tray.
  • To change the output tray, tap the [Output Tray] key, and select the output destination.

STAPLE SETTINGS

Specify whether or not the set of output will be stapled.
Portrait orientation

Original Orientation Staple Staple Position
Left Top Right

Portrait orientation

1 Staples

2 Staples

Stapleless Staple

Landscape orientation

1 Staples

2 Staples

Stapleless Staple
  • You can view staple positions on the " PREVIEW SCREEN". Text will be printed at the preset size regardless of the copy ratio or paper size setting.
  • A finisher, finisher (large stacker), saddle stitch finisher or saddle stitch finisher (large stacker) is required to use the staple function.
  • A saddle stitch finisher or saddle stitch finisher (large stacker) is required to use the saddle stitch function.
  • A finisher (large stacker) or saddle stitch finisher (large stacker) is required to use the stapleless staple.

Staple ON (excluding saddle stitch)

Tap the [Staple / Punch] key.

COPY MODE
Tap the [Original] key and specify the orientation of the original to have the orientation be correctly recognized.
SPECIFYING THE ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL

Select the number of staples and staple position.

  • After the settings are completed, tap [OK] key.
  • A binding position cannot be selected for stapleless stapling.
In normal mode
  • Tap the [Output] key and [Staple] tab.
  • To change the output paper output tray, select the output destination in [Output Tray] of [Other Functions] before setting the staples.
  • If the number of scanned originals exceeds the staple sheet limit, a message is displayed. Tap [Continue] or [Cancel].
    • [Cancel]: Cancels the staple sort setting.
    [Continue]: Continues sorting without stapling.

Saddle Stitch

Tap the [Staple / Punch] key.

COPY MODE
Tap the [Original] key and specify the orientation of the original to have the orientation be correctly recognized.
SPECIFYING THE ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL

Select .

Select binding edge and original settings.

After the settings are completed, tap [OK] key.
MAKING COPIES IN PAMPHLET FORMAT (BOOKLET)

Staple settings in normal mode

The setting procedure in normal mode is explained.

Tap the [Detail] key to change to normal mode.

EASY MODE
Tap the [Original] key and specify the orientation of the original to have the orientation be correctly recognized.
SPECIFYING THE ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL

Tap the [Output] key.

Tap the [Staple] tab, and tap the staple position key.

Tap the [Original] key to change the original settings.
Staple position can be selected from "Position" when selecting keys other than [Off], [1 Staple (Diagonal)], and [Saddle Stitch].
After the settings are completed, tap the [OK] key.
  • Stapleless Staple requires a finisher or saddle finisher to be installed.
  • If you perform 1-staple stapling with a finisher (large stacker) or saddle stitch finisher (large stacker) installed, all staples will be stapled diagonally.
  • If the number of scanned originals exceeds the staple sheet limit, a message is displayed. Tap the [Continue] or [Cancel] key.
    • [Continue]: Continues sorting without stapling.
    [Cancel]: Cancels the staple sort setting.
To cancel the staple function:
Tap the [Off] key.

Saddle stitching for sorted copies

This function staples each set of copies at two positions in the center of paper, folds them in half, and outputs them. For saddle folding, it trims a side drop, offering a good-looking output image. The setting procedure in normal mode is explained.

  • You can view staple positions in " PREVIEW SCREEN".
  • A saddle stitch finisher is required to use the saddle stitch function.
  • The trimmer function is available when a trimmer unit is installed on the machine.

Saddle Stitch (Normal mode)

Tap the [Detail] key to change to normal mode.

EASY MODE
Tap the [Original] key and specify the orientation of the original to have the orientation be correctly recognized.
SPECIFYING THE ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL

Tap the [Output] key.

Tap the [Staple] tab, and tap the [Saddle Stitch] key.

Tap the [Left Binding/ Tablet] or [Right Binding] key to select an original and configure the cover sheet setting.

After the settings are completed, tap [OK] key.
  • The original will be scanned from the innermost side when folded.
  • If the number of scanned originals exceeds the staple sheet limit, a message is displayed. Tap [Divide], [Continue] or [Cancel].
    • [Cancel].: Cancels printing.
    [Divide]: Divide the document into the number of sheets that can be stapled and saddle staple them.
    [Continue]: Continue printing without saddle stapling.
To cancel the Saddle Stitch:
Tap the [Off] key.

Trimmer Setting

When Saddle Stitch is selected, tap the [Trimmer Setting] key.

Tap the [On] key, and specify the trimming width.

Tap the numeric value display field of the trimming width, and enter the allowable range using the numeric keys. Otherwise, tap . After the settings are completed, tap the [OK] key.
To cancel the Trimmer Setting:
Tap the [Off] key.

PUNCH SETTINGS

This function punches copies and outputs them to the tray.
Example: When the original is in either portrait or landscape orientation, and the punch position is set to the left

Original Orientation Punch Position
Left Top Right

OFF

Does not punch.

Portrait orientation

Landscape orientation
  • When staple and punch are set at the same time, punch positions are linked to staple positions.
  • You can view punch positions on the " PREVIEW SCREEN".
  • A punch module is required for paper punch.
  • You cannot use A3W (12" x 18") size paper or special media such as transparency film and tab paper.
  • You cannot use a paper punch together with the staple and paper folding.
    • However, it can be used with them if the paper size used is A3, B4, 8K or 11" × 17" for Z-fold.

Tap the [Staple / Punch] key.

COPY MODE
Tap the [Original] key and specify the orientation of the original to have the orientation be correctly recognized.
SPECIFYING THE ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL

Select punching and set the position.

After the settings are completed, tap [OK].

Normal mode

Tap the [Detail] key to change to normal mode.

EASY MODE
Tap the [Original] key and specify the orientation of the original to have the orientation be correctly recognized.
SPECIFYING THE ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL

Tap the [Output] key.

Tap the [Punch] tab, select punching and set the position.

To change the output tray, tap the [Output Tray] key, and select the output destination.
After the settings are completed, tap [OK] key.
To cancel the punch Setting:
Tap the [Off] key.

FOLD SETTING

This function is used to fold copies before delivery to the output tray.
When a paper folding unit is installed, you can fold papers in Z-fold and C-fold.
When a saddle stitch finisher is installed, you can use saddle folds.
The paper sizes that can be selected vary depending on the type of paper fold.
Example: Fold Inside, Fold Outside

To change the default fold setting:
In "Settings (administrator)", select [System Settings] → [Copy Settings] → [Initial Status Settings] → [Fold].
  • A saddle stitch finisher or saddle stitch finisher (large stacker) is required to use the Saddle Fold function.
  • A folding unit is required to use the Z-Fold, C-Fold, Accordion Fold, Double Fold, and Half Fold.
  • The fold function cannot be used in combination with the staple function and punch function. However, when the finisher or saddle stitch finisher is installed and the paper size to be used for Z-folding is 11" x 17", A3, B4, or 8K, the punch function can be used together. In addition, when the finisher (large capacity) or saddle stitch finisher (large capacity) is installed, and when the paper size to be used for Z-folding is 11" x 17", A3, B4, or 8K, the staple function and punch function can be used together.
  • The folding function cannot be combined with the staple function or punch function.
  • You can check the selected folding method in "PREVIEW SCREEN".

Types of folds and paper sizes available

Folding types Usable paper Print Side Fold Orientation Folding image
Saddle Fold Saddle stitch finisher: 12" × 18", 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 11"R, A3W, A3, B4, A4R, 8-1/2" × 13-1/2", 8-1/2" × 13-2/5", 8-1/2" × 13", 8K, 16KR Saddle stitch finisher (large stacker): 12" × 18", 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 13-1/2", 8-1/2" × 13-2/5", 8-1/2" × 13", 8-1/2" × 11"R, A3W, A3, B4, A4R,, 8K Inside -
Outside -
Half Fold 8-1/2" × 11"R, A4R Inside -
Outside -
C-Fold 8-1/2" × 11"R, A4R Inside Open Right
Open Left
Outside Open Right
Open Left
Accordion Fold 8-1/2" × 11"R, A4R - Open Right
- Open Left
Double Fold 8-1/2" × 11"R, A4R Inside Open Right
Open Left
Outside Open Right
Open Left
Z-Fold 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 11"R, A3, B4, A4R - Open Right
- Open Left

*1 Cannot be used when a finisher (large capacity) or saddle stitch finisher (large capacity) is installed.

*2 Cannot be used when a finisher or saddle finisher is installed.

Tap the [Detail] key to change to normal mode.

EASY MODE
Tap the [Original] key and specify the orientation of the original to have the orientation be correctly recognized.
SPECIFYING THE ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL

Tap the [Output] key.

Tap the [Fold] tab, and tap the folding type key.

To cancel the paper folding function:
Tap the [Off] key.

Tap the [Detail] key.

For the setting method, see " Detail Type for each Folding Type".
After the settings are completed, tap the [OK] key.

Detail Type for each Folding Type

Saddle Fold

Specify "Print Side" and "Multiple Fold".

The Multiple Fold function folds five sheets at a time. For example, if an original has 12 A4 size plain sheets, they are folded three times in total: 5 sheets + 5 sheets + 2 sheets. However, some types of paper reduces the number of sheets that are folded every set. For example, heavy paper is folded on a three-sheet basis.

Half Fold

Specify "Print Side".

C-Fold

Specify "Print Side" and "Fold Orientation".

Accordion Fold

Specify "Fold Orientation".

Double Fold

Specify "Print Side" and "Fold Orientation".

Z-Fold

Specify the paper size and "Fold Orientation" for Z-folding.

INSERTING SEPARATOR PAGES BETWEEN COPIES OR JOBS

This function inserts separator pages between each set of copies or between each job.
When you insert separator pages between sets of copies, you can specify whether to insert the separator page before or after each set. You can also specify the number of copies that makes one set.
When you insert separator pages between jobs, you can specify whether to insert a separator page before or after each job.

Separator page insertion examples

In the following examples, four copies of a two-page original are output.
Inserting a separator page before each set of two copies

Inserting a separator page after each set of two copies
Inserting separator pages before and after a job
  • When this function is combined with Sort/Group and Staple/Punch, Z-fold and half fold are not applied to the separator pages.
  • This function cannot be used with the saddle stitch or fold function.
  • This function cannot be used in combination with staple/punch and insertion of divider for each job.
  • When used in combination with the offset function, a separator page is never offset by itself; the separator page is always offset together with the set of output.

Tap the [Detail] key to change to normal mode.

EASY MODE
Tap the [Original] key and specify the orientation of the original to have the orientation be correctly recognized.
SPECIFYING THE ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL

Tap the [Output] key.

Tap the [Separator Page] key.

Specify the separator page insertion mode.

  • To insert separator pages between sets of copies, set the [Insert Top of Sets] or [Insert End of Sets] checkbox to . Next, tap to specify the number of copies in each set.
  • To insert separator pages between jobs, set the [Insert Before Job] or [Insert After Job] checkbox to .
  • After the settings are completed, tap [OK] key.
To change the separator page tray:
Tap the [Paper Tray] key to display the tray selection screen. Tap the separator page tray in the tray selection screen. For more information, see " SELECTING THE PAPER TRAY FOR COPYING" and " SPECIFYING A TYPE AND SIZE OF PAPER LOADED ON BYPASS TRAY".
To cancel the separator page insertion setting:
Clear the checkmark for separator page insertion mode.

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