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Collating Prints

The Finishing modes can be selected to collate the outputs in various ways, either by pages or print sets.

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

Remark
  • For information on the modes which cannot be set in combination with this mode, see "Combination of Functions Chart."
  • This mode can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box or a PDF file.
  • The Finishing modes cannot be set if custom size, envelopes, transparencies, tracing paper, or labels is selected.
  • The Saddle Stitch and Saddle Fold modes can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box.
  • To cancel this setting, press [Finishing] → [Cancel].
  • As an example, the procedure to select and print a file stored in a mail box is explained in this section.

  • The table below shows all the finishing features that are available with each different optional unit, and the paper sizes that can be used.

: Available -: Unavailable

Optional Unit Offset Rotate 90 Degrees Staple Hole Punch Saddle Fold
Corner Double Saddle Stitch
None -
A4, A4R, B5, B5R		 - - - - -
Copy Tray-J1 -
A4, A4R, B5, B5R		 - - - - -
Inner Finisher-A1
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5		 -
A3, B4, A4R
(30 sheets), A4, B5
(50 sheets)
A3, B4, A4R
(30 sheets), A4, B5
(50 sheets)		 - - -
Inner 2Way Tray-F1
or
Inner 2Way Tray-F1
and Copy Tray-J1		 -
A4, A4R, B5, B5R		 - - - - -
Staple Finisher-C1
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5		 -
A3, B4, A4R
(30 sheets), A4, B5
(50 sheets)
A3, B4, A4R
(30 sheets), A4, B5
(50 sheets)		 - - -
Staple Finisher-C1 and Puncher
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5		 -
A3, B4, A4R
(30 sheets), A4, B5
(50 sheets)
A3, B4, A4R
(30 sheets), A4, B5
(50 sheets)		 -
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R		 -
Booklet Finisher-C1
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5		 -
A3, B4, A4R
(30 sheets), A4, B5
(50 sheets)
A3, B4, A4R
(30 sheets), A4, B5
(50 sheets)
305 × 457 mm, A3, B4, A4R
(16 sheets)		 -
305 × 457 mm, A3, B4, A4R
Booklet Finisher-C1 and Puncher
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5		 -
A3, B4, A4R
(30 sheets), A4, B5
(50 sheets)
A3, B4, A4R
(30 sheets), A4, B5
(50 sheets)
305 × 457 mm, A3, B4, A4R
(16 sheets)
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R
305 × 457 mm, A3, B4, A4R

  • If the Collate Mode Is Set:

The prints are automatically collated into sets arranged in page order. The output is as follows:

  • If the Group Mode Is Set:

All prints of the same original page are grouped together. The output is as follows:

  • If the Staple Mode Is Set:

The prints are automatically collated into sets arranged in page order and stapled. The output is as follows:

  • If you select [Corner] (Top Left):

  • If you select [Double] (Left):

  • If you select [Saddle Stitch]:

Remark
  • The accuracy of folds created in the Saddle Stitch mode may vary, depending on the paper type and the number of sheets.
  • To use the Saddle Stitch mode, the stored file must already be in booklet form, as shown in the illustration above. (See "Booklet Mode" or [Booklet Scanning] in "Scan and Store.")

  • If No Finishing Mode Is Set:

If the Collate, Group, and Staple modes are not set, prints are output as follows:

  • If the Hole Punch Mode Is Set:

The machine punches two, three, or four holes in the output.

  • If the Saddle Fold Mode Is Set:

The machine folds A3 or B4 paper into A4 or B5 size, respectively. Prints are output as follows:

Remark
  • The Saddle Fold mode can be set only if 2-Sided Printing is set.

  • If the Rotate 90 Degrees Mode Is Set:

If the prints are of the same size, the sheets are automatically collated into sets arranged in page order, and are output in alternating directions as follows:

  • If the Offset Mode Is Set:

The print are slightly offset vertically in the output tray as follows: (You can also specify the number of print sets to offset.)

Page Order (Collate)

Same Page (Group)

Page Order (Staple)

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