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Print Option Settings

Changing the color mode for printing ([Color])

You can change the color mode settings, used to save a file in the User Box, and print the file in new color.

Setting

Description

[Use Existing Color Setting]

Prints a file in the same color mode as used during storage.

[Full Color]

Stores a file in full colors regardless of the mode selected for saving.

[Black]

Stores a file in gray scale regardless of the color mode selected for saving.

Enlarging or reducing an original image ([Zoom])

Copy an original image enlarged or reduced by an arbitrary zoom ratio.

Setting

Description

[Settings when saving]

Prints an original image in the zoom ratio you have set during image saving.

Manual Input

Enter the zoom ratio manually.

Fixed Zoom

Select a fixed zoom ratio to print on the standard-size paper.

[Minimal]

Slightly reduces the size of the original, places the original image at the center position, and prints it out.

Use this option to print the entire original image including its edges.

[Zoom Ratio]

Prints the original in the preset scale.

Specifying the paper tray ([Paper])

Selecting [Auto] automatically selects a tray that contains paper of the same size as the original.

When you want to make a print on paper of a size different from the original or make a print on paper in the Bypass Tray, specify the desired tray manually.

  • This function is available when data is printed from external memory.

Printing on both sides of paper ([Simplex/Duplex])

The original is printed either on a single side or on both sides of paper.

Setting

Description

[Simplex/Duplex]

Select to print on a single side or both sides of a sheet of paper.

[Continuous Print]*1

This is available when [Simplex/Duplex] is set to [2-Sided].

Select this option to print the next file on the rear side of paper after you have printed out a file consisting of odd-numbered pages.

[Binding Position]*2

This is available when [Simplex/Duplex] is set to [2-Sided].

Select the binding position.

*1[Continuous Print] is displayed when Combine is selected for the User Box.

*2[Binding Position] is displayed when data is printed from an external memory.

Printing multiple pages on the same side of a single sheet ([Combine])

Multiple pages (2 pages, 4 pages, or 8 pages) are reduced and printed on the same side of one sheet.

If [4in1] or [8in1] is selected, you can select the combined page layout from [Horizontal] or [Vertical].

Stapling paper ([Staple])

The printed sheets are stapled.

Setting

Description

[Corner]

Each set of printed sheets is stapled in a corner (top left or top right) before it is output.

[2 Position]

Each set of printed sheets is stapled at two positions (in the top, left, or right) before it is output.

[Position Setting]

Select the binding position. If [Auto] is specified for the binding position, the binding position is determined automatically based on the direction of print file.

  • To use this function, an option is required. For details on the required option, refer to Here.

Punching ([Punch])

Punch the printed sheets for filing.

Setting

Description

[Position Setting]

Select a position to punch. If the punch position is set to [Auto], the position to punch is determined automatically based on the direction of print file.

  • To use this function, an option is required. For details on the required option, refer to Here.

  • The number of punched holes varies depending on the area you are in.

Folding/Binding ([Fold/Bind])

Fold or fold and staple printed sheets before feeding out them.

Half-Fold

Feeds out a printed sheet by folding it in two. Also select the unit by which the paper is folded from [By Copy Job (Multiple Sheets)], [1 Unit], and [By Page]. When you set [By Page], specify the number of pages to be folded at one time.

Tri-Fold

Feeds out a printed sheet by folding it in three. Also select the unit by which the paper is folded from [By Copy Job (Multiple Sheets)], [1 Unit], and [By Page]. When you set [By Page], specify the number of pages to be folded at one time.

Center Staple and Fold

Staples and feeds out a printed sheet by folding it in two.

  • To use this function, an option is required. For details on the required option, refer to Here.

Outputting by sets ([Group/Sort])

Select whether to sort the output sheets or group them when printing multiple sets of copies.

Setting

Description

[Group]

Feeds out copies separately page by page, for example: "111", "222", "333", "444", and "555".

[Sort]

Feeds out copies separately one by one, for example: "12345", "12345", and "12345".

Staggering the feed-out position by set ([Offset])

If [Offset] is specified while the Finisher or Job Separator is installed, the printed sheets are fed out and stacked on top of each other with each copy or page set staggered to separate them.
If the Finisher or Job Separator is not installed, the printed sheets are fed out and sorted by copies or page in an alternating crisscross pattern when [Offset] is specified while the following conditions are satisfied.

  • 8-1/2 11, A4, or B5 paper is used

  • Loading paper of the same size and type in the and directions

  • Specifying Auto Paper for the paper size setting

Printing an XLSX file sheet or book ([Sheet/Book Print])

Select whether to print the currently selected sheet or the entire book when printing an XLSX file of OOXML format.

Setting

Description

[All Sheets]

Prints all sheets of the book.

[Current Sheet]

Prints the currently selected sheet only.

  • This function is available when data is printed from external memory.

Printing a multi-page PDF, XPS, or OOXML file on the same side of a single sheet ([Combination])

Combine a multi-page PDF, XPS, or OOXML file into a single page and to print it out.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to set Combination.

[No. of Page Combinations]

Specify the number of lines and columns (using up to 5 lines 5 columns) of the original images to be placed on a single page.

[Combination Method]

Select the page layout of either [Horizontal] or [Vertical] layout.

[Combination Direction]

Set the layout of original images to be placed.

[Layout Settings]

Set a space between images, a zoom ratio of images, and page margin.

  • [Print Page Border]: Select this check box to add a frame around the page.

  • This function is available when data is printed from external memory.

Printing in a booklet format ([Booklet])

The pages in the original data are arranged and spread out in booklet format and printed on both sides of sheets. You can also specify the binding position, or insert front and back covers.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to specify Booklet.

[Left Bind]/[Right Bind]

Select the binding position of the printed sheets.

[Fold/Bind]

Staples printed sheets in the center or fold them in the center before discharging.

  • [Half-Fold]: Feeds out a printed sheet by folding it in two in the center.

  • [Center Staple & Fold]: Staples and feeds out a printed sheet by folding it in two.

[Cover Sheet]

Specify this option to insert a different sheet of paper from text pages as the front cover of a booklet.

  • [Front (Copy)]: Prints the front page on the front sheet.

  • [Front (Blank)]: Inserts a blank front sheet.

  • [Paper]: Select the paper used for cover sheet.

  • The option is required to use [Fold/Bind]. For details on the required option, refer to Here.

Adding a margin on pages ([Page Margin])

Add a binding margin to each page to bind printed sheets.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to specify Binding Margin.

[Margin Position]

Select the paper binding position.

  • [Auto]: The binding direction is automatically set. When the long side of the file is 11-11/16 inches (297 mm) or less, the binding position is set to the long side of paper. When the long side of the file exceeds 11-11/16 inches (297 mm), the binding position is set to the short side of paper.

  • [Left Bind]: Select this option when setting the binding position to the left of paper.

  • [Right Bind]: Select this option when setting the binding position to the right of paper.

  • [Top Bind]: Select this option when setting the binding position to the top of paper.

[Margin Adjustment Value]

Select [Margin Adjustment Value], and specify the margin value in [Margin Width].

  • If an image is partially lost due to incorrect margin setting, reduce the image size to print.

Fine-tuning the print position ([Image Shift])

You can fine tune the image position by shifting it in a horizontal or vertical direction according to the paper size. Use this function when you want to make a fine adjustment, such as changing the print position a little or printing images in different positions between the front and back sides.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to shift an image.

[Front Side]/[Back Side]

Adjusts the image position on the print paper by shifting it in horizontal or vertical direction.

  • [Shift Left]/[Shift Right]: Shifts the image to the left or right. Select the shift direction, and specify the shift amount in [Shift Width].

  • [Shift Top]/[Shift Bottom]: Shifts the image upward or downward. Select the shift direction, and specify the shift amount in [Shift Width].

[Apply on Back]

Set this item to use the same settings as used on the front side for the rear side of the print paper.

Inserting front and back covers ([Cover Sheet])

You can insert a cover sheet before the first page or after the last page of the text. The front and rear cover sheets can be a paper different from body pages (in paper color and thickness). You can print them at a time.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to set Cover Sheet.

[Front Cover]

Specify the method to insert a front cover.

  • [Front (Copy)]: Prints the front page on the front sheet.

  • [Front (Blank)]: Inserts a blank front sheet.

  • [Paper]: Select the paper used for cover sheet. Use the same size cover and body sheets, and stack them in the same orientation.

[Back Cover]

Specify the method to insert a back cover.

  • [Back (Copy)]: Prints the last page on the back sheet.

  • [Back (Blank)]: Inserts a blank back sheet.

  • [Paper]: Select the paper used for back sheet. Use the same size cover and body sheets, and stack them in the same orientation.

  • Use the same size cover and body sheets, and stack them in the same orientation.

Inserting a different sheet into the specified page ([Insert Sheet])

Paper different from other pages is inserted into the specified pages. You can insert a color paper and a thick paper. Also, you can print or not print the original data on the inserted sheet.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to set Insert Sheet.

[Insert Position]

Set a page number where you wish to insert a different sheet.

  • Enter an insertion page number and tap [Add..] to register the insertion page number.

  • If you have entered an incorrect page number, select this number and tap [Delete].

  • If page numbers are entered in random sequence, they are automatically rearranged in ascending order.

[Insert Paper]

Select the paper tray loaded with the paper to be inserted.

Use the same size of paper for the insert pages and text pages, and set them in the same direction.

[Insert Type]

Specify to print a file on the insertion papers or not.

  • You can specify up to 30 positions for insert sheets.

  • Use insert sheets and text sheets of the same size, and stack them in the same orientation.

Arranging the first page of the chapter on the front side ([Chapters])

During 2-Side printing, the first page of each chapter is always printed on the front side of the sheet of paper used. The first page of each chapter and the text pages are printed on the same sheets. Also, you can use a sheet different from text sheets for the first page of each chapter.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to set Chapters.

[Chapter Position]

Specify the chapter page to be printed on the front side.

  • Enter the chapter location page number, and tap [Add..] to register the chapter page number.

  • If you have entered an incorrect chapter page number, select this number, and tap [Delete].

  • If page numbers are entered in random sequence, they are automatically rearranged in ascending order.

[Insert Chapter]

Select whether to use the same page or a different page for the chapter and the text.

  • [OFF]: Prints all pages on the same paper.

  • [Copy Insert]: Prints chapter pages on different sheets form text pages. Select the paper tray loaded with paper to be inserted in [Chapter Paper].

[Chapter Paper]

If [Insert Chapter] is set to [Copy Insert], select the paper tray where the Chapter Paper is stacked.

If the type of paper used for chapter papers and text papers differs, use the same size paper and stack them in the appropriate direction.

  • You can set up to 30 positions for the first page of chapters.

  • Make sure that the paper loaded for the first page of the chapter and for text copies are of the same size and orientation.

  • When you set the Chapters function, the [Duplex/Combine] option is set to [2-Sided] automatically.

Adding the print date/time ([Date/Time])

Add the print date/time to the first page or all pages.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to add the date/time.

[Date Format]

Select the date printing format.

[Time Format]

Select the time printing format. If you do not want to print the time, select [OFF].

[Pages]

Select the range of pages to print.

[Text Details]

If necessary, select the text printing format.

[Print Position]

If necessary, select the print position of the text. You can more finely adjust the print position in [Adjust Position].

Adding a page number ([Page Number])

Adds page and chapter numbers on printed sheets. Page and chapter numbers are printed on all pages.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to set Page Number.

[Page Number Type]

Select the format of the page number.

[Starting Page Number]

Specify the starting page number to be printed on the first page.

For example, to print page numbers from the third page of the file, enter "-1". The first page of the file is counted as "-1", the second page as "0", and the third page is counted as "1". In [Starting Page Number], a page number is printed on pages 1 and later. If "2" is entered, page numbers are printed from the first page of the file as "2, 3", etc. in order. "-" (minus sign) switches "+" and "-" each time you tap [*].

[Starting Chapter Number]

Specify the starting chapter number if a file is divided into chapters, and you want to print chapter numbers from the second chapter. You can specify starting chapter numbers when you have selected [Chapter Page] in [Page Number Type].

For example, to print chapter numbers from the third chapter, enter "-1". The first chapter of the file is counted as "-1", the second chapter as "0", and the third chapter is counted as "1". In [Starting Chapter Number], a chapter number is printed on the chapters that are count as 1 and later. If "2" is entered, a number is printed from the first page of the first chapter of the file as "2-1, 2-2". "-" (minus sign) switches "+" and "-" each time you tap [*].

[Text Details]

If necessary, select the text printing format.

[Print Position]

If necessary, select the print position of the text. You can more finely adjust the print position in [Adjust Position].

[Insert Sheet Setting] *

When you insert sheets using the Cover Sheet function of Insert Sheet function, specify whether or not to print a page number on the inserted sheet.

  • [Cover Sheet]: Select whether to print a page number on a cover sheet. A cover page is counted as the number of pages even if [Do not print] is selected.

  • [Insert Sheet (Copy)]: Select whether to print a page number on the inserted paper. The inserted pages are counted as the number of pages even if [Do Not Print Number] is selected. If [Skip] is selected, the page number is not printed, and the inserted page is not counted as the number of pages.

  • [Insert (Blank)]: Select whether to count a blank page as the number of pages when inserting blank paper. The inserted pages are counted as the number of pages if [Do Not Print Number] is selected. If the [Skip] is selected, the inserted pages are not counted as the number of pages.

*[Insert Sheet Setting] is displayed when data is printed from the following User Boxes.
User Box
Secure Document User Box
Annotation User Box

Adding a stamp ([Stamp])

A text such as "PLEASE REPLY" or "DO NOT COPY" is printed on the first page or all pages. You can select the text to be added from the registered fix stamps and arbitrary registered stamps.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to specify Stamp.

[Stamp Imprint]

Select the stamp you want to print.

[Pages]

Select the range of pages to print.

[Text Details]

If necessary, select the text printing format.

[Print Position]

If necessary, select the print position of the text. You can more finely adjust the print position in [Adjust Position].

Adding a stamp on the entire page ([Stamp Repeat])

Print a stamp such as "Copy" or "Private" on the entire page.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to set Stamp Repeat.

[Stamp Repeat Type]

Select a stamp used. The date and time can also be printed.

  • [Preset Stamp]: Select a preset stamp to be printed.

  • [Registered Stamp]: Select a registered stamp to be printed.

  • [Date/Time]: Select a format (type) of date and time to be printed.

  • [Other]: Specify the job number, the machine's serial number, and distribution control number to be printed.

[Stamp Selection]

The registration status of the stamp is displayed.

[Detail Setting]

Select the density, size, and pattern overwriting of print characters if necessary.

[Change/Delete Position]

Allows to check, change or delete the stamp position settings if necessary. You can change the stamp sequence and insert a space between stamps. When you select up to four stamps, you can change their angle (45 degrees).

Adding information to the header/footer ([Header/Footer])

Add the date, time, and any desired text in the top and bottom margins (header/footer) of the specified page. You must register the information to be added for the header/footer in advance on this machine.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to print the header/footer.

[Recall Header/Footer]

Select the header/footer to be printed. Select the header/footer from among those registered in advance.

[Check/Change Temporarily]

If necessary, check or temporarily change the details of the program that is selected in [Recall Header/Footer].

  • [Header Setting]: Change the content of the header.

  • [Footer Setting]: Change the content of the footer.

  • [Pages]: Change the range of pages to print.

  • [Text Details]: Change the print size and font.

Composing registered images ([Registered Overlay])

You can recall registered overlay image and compose it to a file image. This is useful for registering frequently used overlay images.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to set Registered Overlay.

[Recall Overlay Image]

Specify which side of the paper to compose the overlay image, and select an overlay image to be composed. Check the density, composition method, and preview of overlay image if necessary.

If you set [Apply on Back], the image on the front side is composed on the back side of paper.

[Pages]

Select the range of pages on which an overlay image is composed.

Printing a concealed security watermark ([Copy Protect])

A text such as "Copy" or "Private" is printed as a concealed text.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to set Copy Protect.

[Copy Protect Type]

Select a stamp used. The date and time can also be printed.

  • [Preset Stamp]: Select a preset stamp to be printed.

  • [Registered Stamp]: Select a registered stamp to be printed.

  • [Date/Time]: Select a format (type) of date and time to be printed.

  • [Other]: Specify the job number, the machine's serial number, and distribution control number to be printed.

[Stamp Selection]

The registration status of the stamp is displayed.

[Detail Setting]

Select the density, size, and pattern overwriting of print characters if necessary.

[Copy Protect]

Select how to print the copy protect pattern. Also, you can set the pattern contrast if necessary.

[Background Pattern]

Select a background pattern.

[Change/Delete Position]

Allows to check, change or delete the stamp position settings if necessary. You can change the stamp sequence and insert a space between stamps. When you select up to four stamps, you can change their angle (45 degrees).

Adding copy restriction information ([Copy Guard])

Copy Guard is a copy protection function that prints concealed security watermarks such as "Private" or a date in the background to prevent unauthorized copying, and embeds a copy restriction pattern on all printed sheets.

If an attempt is made using a device that supports the copy guard function to copy a sheet that has been copy protected, a copy guard pattern is scanned, the copying process is canceled, and the job is deleted.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to set Copy Guard.

[Stamp Text]

Select a stamp used. The date and time can also be printed.

  • [Preset Stamp]: Select a preset stamp to be printed.

  • [Date/Time]: Select a format (type) of date and time to be printed.

  • [Other]: Specify the job number, the machine's serial number, and distribution control number to be printed.

[Stamp Selection]

The registration status of the stamp is displayed.

[Detail Setting]

If necessary, select the text printing format.

[Copy Guard]

If necessary set the contract of a copy guard pattern.

[Background Pattern]

Select a background pattern.

  • To use this function, an option is required. For details on the required option, refer to Here.

  • To use this function, select [Copy Security] (Here), and set [Copy Guard] to ON.

  • The Copy Guard function does not support color paper, envelopes and transparencies.

Adding a password ([Password Copy])

Password Copy is a copy protection function that prints concealed security watermarks such as "Private" or a date in the background to prevent unauthorized copying, and embeds a password for the password copy function on all printed sheets.

If an attempt is made using a device that supports the password copy function to copy a sheet that has been prepared for password copy, a password copy pattern is scanned and entry of a password is requested. Copying starts if the correct password is entered.

Setting

Description

[ON]/[OFF]

Select [ON] to set Password Copy.

[Password]

Enter the password to restrict copying.

[Stamp Setting]

Set a stamp to be printed on each paper.

[Stamp Text]

Select a stamp used. The date and time can also be printed.

  • [Preset Stamp]: Select a preset stamp to be printed.

  • [Date/Time]: Select a format (type) of date and time to be printed.

  • [Other]: Specify the job number, the machine's serial number, and distribution control number to be printed.

[Stamp Selection]

The registration status of the stamp is displayed.

[Detail Setting]

If necessary, select the text printing format.

[Password Copy Pattern]

Specify the contract of password copy guard pattern if necessary.

[Background Pattern]

Select a background pattern.

  • To use this function, an option is required. For details on the required option, refer to Here.

  • To use this function, select [Copy Security] (Here), and set [Password Copy] to ON.

  • The Password Copy function does not support color paper, envelopes and transparencies.