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Collating Prints

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You can select Finishing modes to collate output by page.

For information on the optional products required to use this function, see "Optional Products Required for Each Function."

As an example, the procedure for printing files that are stored in memory media is explained in this section.

Specifying the Finishing Mode

Finishing features available with each optional unit

Maximum number of sheets you can staple

IMPORTANT
This mode can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box or a PDF or XPS file. The Saddle Stitch and Fold modes can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box. Be sure to correctly set the paper type. If the type of paper is not set correctly, it could adversely affect the quality of the image. Moreover, the fixing unit may become dirty, or the paper could jam, and a service repair may be needed. The Finishing modes cannot be set if envelope, transparencies, or labels is selected.

IMPORTANT

This mode can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box or a PDF or XPS file.

The Saddle Stitch and Fold modes can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box.

Be sure to correctly set the paper type. If the type of paper is not set correctly, it could adversely affect the quality of the image. Moreover, the fixing unit may become dirty, or the paper could jam, and a service repair may be needed.

The Finishing modes cannot be set if envelope, transparencies, or labels is selected.

Specifying the Finishing Mode

Press [Access Stored Files] → [Memory Media].

Select the desired memory media → select the location where the file you want to print is stored.

Select the desired file → press [Print].

Press [Finishing].

To change the paper source, see "Paper Selection."

Set the desired finishing mode.

Select [Collate (Page Order)], [Group (Same Pages)], or [Staple].

Page Order (Collate):

Same Page (Group):

Page Order (Staple):

Page Order (Collate):

When printing multiple copies of a file, you can collate the output into separate prints.

Example: Three prints of each page collated in page order

Press [Collate (Page Order)] → [OK].

Same Page (Group):

When printing multiple copies of a file, you can group each page together.

Example: Three prints of each page grouped by page

Press [Group (Same Pages)] → [OK].

Page Order (Staple):

When printing multiple copies of a file, you can staple the output for separate prints.

If you select [Corner]:

Staples the output in one location.

If you select [Double]:

Staples the output in two locations.

If you select [Eco (Max 5 pages)]:

Binds the output in the corner without using staples.

If you select [Saddle Stitch]:

Staples the output in two locations along the saddle stitch position.

Press [Staple] → [Next].

Select the stapling type → press [Next].

Select the position for stapling → press [OK].

To change the paper size, press [Change] for <Paper Size> → select the paper size → press [OK].You can change the saddle stitch position according to the paper size.
If you want to adjust the saddle stitch position, press [Change Fold/Stitch Pos.] → select the paper size. Adjust the saddle stitch position using

→ press [OK] → [OK].

IMPORTANT
Only 14 to 28 lb bond (52 to 105 g/m2) paper can be used for the main document. [Saddle Stitch] can be set only if two-sided printing is set. The accuracy of folds created in the Saddle Stitch mode may vary, depending on the paper type and the number of sheets.

Other Modes Compatible with Finishing

Saddle Fold

The machine folds LGL or LTRR paper into LTR or STMT size, respectively.

IMPORTANT
The Saddle Fold Mode can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box. The Saddle Fold mode can be set only if 2-Sided Printing is set. The paper is saddle folded one sheet at a time, and then output.

Rotate 90 Degrees

If the prints are of the same paper size, the sets are output in alternating directions.

IMPORTANT
You can only set [Rotate 90 Degrees] in the following cases: When a finisher is not attached: When the Inner Finisher-G1 and Copy Tray-J2 are attached and only Tray C is specified as the output tray in [Output Tray Settings] (See "Output Tray Designation.") When the Staple Finisher-U1 or Booklet Finisher-U1 are attached and only Tray C is specified as the output tray in [Output Tray Settings] (See "Output Tray Designation.") If [Paper Drawer Auto Selection On/Off] for the selected paper source is set to 'On' (See "Enabling Paper Drawer Auto Selection.") If there is no paper which can be rotated, the output will be collated.

IMPORTANT

You can only set [Rotate 90 Degrees] in the following cases:

When a finisher is not attached:

When the Inner Finisher-G1 and Copy Tray-J2 are attached and only Tray C is specified as the output tray in [Output Tray Settings] (See "Output Tray Designation.")

When the Staple Finisher-U1 or Booklet Finisher-U1 are attached and only Tray C is specified as the output tray in [Output Tray Settings] (See "Output Tray Designation.")

If [Paper Drawer Auto Selection On/Off] for the selected paper source is set to 'On' (See "Enabling Paper Drawer Auto Selection.")

If there is no paper which can be rotated, the output will be collated.

Offset

If you set [Offset], you can specify the number of print sets to offset. The prints are slightly offset vertically in the output tray as shown below.

Finishing features available with each optional unit

: Available

-: Unavailable

Optional Unit	Collate (Page Order)	Group (Same Pages)	Offset	Rotate 90 Degrees	Staple				Saddle Fold
Optional Unit	Collate (Page Order)	Group (Same Pages)	Offset	Rotate 90 Degrees	Corner	Double	Eco (Staple-Free)	Saddle Stitch	Saddle Fold
None			-		-	-	-	-	-
Copy Tray-J2			-		-	-	-	-	-
Inner Finisher-G1				*1				-	-
Inner Finisher-G1 and Copy Tray-J2				*2				-	-
Inner 2way Tray-J1			-		-	-	-	-	-
Inner 2way Tray-J1 and Copy Tray-J2			-		-	-	-	-	-
Staple Finisher-U1				*3			-	-	-
Booklet Finisher-U1				*3			-

*1	Can be set when only Tray B is specified as the output tray in [Output Tray Settings] (Settings/Registration).
*2	Can be set only when a tray other than Tray A is specified as the output tray in [Output Tray Settings] (Settings/Registration).
*3	Can be set when only Tray C is specified as the output tray in [Output Tray Settings] (Settings/Registration).

Maximum number of sheets you can staple

When the Inner Finisher-G1 is attached

Paper Size	Corner	Double	Staple Free
12" x 18"	-	-	-
12 5/8" x 17 11/16"	-	-	-
11" x 17"	30 sheets	30 sheets	5 sheets
LGL	30 sheets	30 sheets	-
LTRR	30 sheets	30 sheets	-
LTR	50 sheets	50 sheets	5 sheets
EXEC	50 sheets	50 sheets	-
STMTR	-	-	-
STMT	-	-	-

When the Staple Finisher-U1/Booklet Finisher-U1 is attached

Paper Size	Corner	Double	Saddle Stitch*
12" x 18"	-	-	16 sheets
12 5/8" x 17 11/16"	-	-	-
11" x 17"	30 sheets	30 sheets	16 sheets
LGL	30 sheets	30 sheets	16 sheets
LTRR	30 sheets	30 sheets	16 sheets
LTR	50 sheets	50 sheets	-
EXEC	50 sheets	50 sheets	-
STMTR	-	-	-
STMT	-	-	-

* You can set Saddle Stitch only if the Booklet Finisher-U1 is attached.

NOTE
For information on the original orientation and paper orientation when performing stapling, see "Relationship Between the Original Orientation and Paper Orientation."

IMPORTANT
For information on the modes which cannot be set in combination with this mode, see "Unavailable Combination of Functions." If you set [Corner] or [Double], the side of the paper which is printed on will always be output face down.

NOTE
For information on optional products, see the following: Copy Tray-J2 Inner 2way Tray-J1 Inner Finisher-G1 Staple Finisher-U1/Booklet Finisher-U1 If [Finishing] is not set, the settings are the same as when [Group (Same Pages)] is set. You can display the detailed information of the selected paper by pressing .