TABLE OF CONTENTS JOB STATUS SCREEN ..... . . 49 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ......3 •...
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CHECKING THE STAMP LAYOUT (Layout) ..122 REPEATING PHOTOS ON A COPY (Photo Repeat) ........124 CREATING A LARGE POSTER (Multi-Page Enlargement) .
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Operation manuals in PDF format The manuals in PDF format provide detailed explanations of the procedures for using the machine in each mode. To view the PDF manuals, download them from the hard drive in the machine. The procedure for downloading the manuals is explained in "How to download the manuals in PDF format"...
BASIC PROCEDURE FOR MAKING COPIES This chapter explains the basic procedures for making copies, including selection of the copy ratio and other copy settings. BASE SCREEN OF COPY MODE When the [COPY] key is pressed on the operation panel, the base screen of copy mode appears. The base screen shows messages and keys necessary for copying, and settings that have been selected.
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Paper select display (13) Customized keys This shows the size of paper loaded in each tray. These 3 keys can be changed to show any 3 settings or In the bypass tray area, the paper type appears above functions that you like. The keys are changed in the paper size.
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Customizing displayed keys Keys of convenient functions (such as special modes) can be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. Set these keys to functions that you frequently use to access the functions with a single touch. The functions that are shown in the keys are selected with "Customize Key Setting"...
COPYING SEQUENCE Select settings in the order shown below to ensure that the copy operation takes place smoothly. For detailed procedures for selecting the settings, see the explanation of each setting in this guide. Place the original. Place the original in the document feeder tray of the automatic document feeder, or on the document glass.
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Output settings Select copy output settings. Output Offset Right Tray The main settings are as follows: Tray ☞ Sort • Sort mode Sort mode (page 43) ☞ Staple • Group mode Group mode (page 43) Saddle Sort ☞ Punch Stitch •...
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Start copying. Start scanning the original(s) and making copies. Start colour copying. Start black and white copying. When one or more special modes are selected, the key appears in the base screen. Touch the key to display a list of the selected special modes. This lets you check what special modes are selected and the settings of each mode. To cancel all settings, press the [CLEAR ALL] key ( When the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ) is pressed, all settings selected to that point are cleared and you will return to the base...
MAKING COPIES USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER TO MAKE COPIES This section explains how to make copies (1-sided copies of 1-sided originals) using the automatic document feeder. Place the originals face up in the document feeder tray with the edges Indicator aligned evenly.
Set the number of copies (sets) with the numeric keys. 2-Sided Copy • Up to 999 can be set. • A single copy can be made even if "0" appears for the number of copies. If an incorrect number of copies is set... Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and then enter the correct number.
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Make sure that the automatically Ready to scan for copy. selected paper size is the same size as Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Original A4 Colour Mode the original. Output Job Detail Plain Settings Special Modes The selected tray is highlighted. You can also copy onto paper Auto Exposure File...
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ( or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key Scanning begins. If group copy is selected, copying begins. If you are using the sort function or other function that requires all originals to be scanned before the copies are printed, you must use the same [START] key that you used to scan the first original to scan each of the remaining originals.
AUTOMATIC 2-SIDED COPYING USING THE AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER TO MAKE 2-SIDED COPIES The following 2-sided copying can be performed automatically. The originals and paper are turned over automatically, allowing easy 2-sided copying. Originals Originals Originals Copies Copies Copies Automatic 2-sided copying of 1-sided Automatic 2-sided copying of 2-sided 1-sided copying of 2-sided originals originals...
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Touch the [OK] key. 2-Sided Copy Binding Change Make sure that the automatically Ready to scan for copy. selected paper size is the same size as Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Original A4 Colour Mode the original. Output Job Detail Plain Settings Special Modes The selected tray is highlighted.
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Set the number of copies (sets) with the numeric keys. 2-Sided Copy • Up to 999 can be set. • If you are only making a single copy, the copy can be made with the copy number display showing "0". If an incorrect number of copies is set...
AUTOMATIC 2-SIDED COPYING USING THE DOCUMENT GLASS The following 2-sided copying can be performed automatically. The paper is turned over automatically, allowing easy 2-sided copying. Originals Copies Automatic 2-sided copying of 1-sided originals Open the automatic document feeder, Original size place the original face down on the detector document glass, and then gently close...
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Touch the [1-Sided to 2-Sided] key. 2-Sided Copy The [2-Sided to 2-Sided] key and [2-Sided to 1-Sided] key cannot be used when copying from the document glass. Touch the [OK] key. 2-Sided Copy Binding Change Make sure that the automatically Ready to scan for copy.
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Set the number of copies (sets) with the numeric keys. 2-Sided Copy • Up to 999 can be set. • A single copy can be made even if "0" appears for the number of copies. If an incorrect number of copies is set... Press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and then enter the correct number.
COPY COLOUR MODES This section explains how to select the colour mode. For a colour original, set the colour mode to Full Colour. If colour originals and black and white originals are mixed together, set the colour mode to Auto. Full Colour The original is copied in full colour.
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ( Scanning begins. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page at a time. To cancel scanning of the original and copying... Press the [STOP] key ( Even if a colour mode is selected, copying will take place in black and white if the [BLACK &...
CHANGING THE EXPOSURE AND EXPOSURE MODE The exposure level and exposure mode can be selected to obtain a clear copy. AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT OF THE EXPOSURE AND EXPOSURE MODE Automatic exposure adjustment operates by default to automatically adjust the exposure level and mode as appropriate for the original being copied.
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Exposure Select the exposure mode. Text Touch the appropriate original type key to select the exposure Auto mode. Text/ Text/Photo Manual Prtd.Photo Printed Photo Photo Exposure Light Original Manual ● Selecting the exposure mode Mode Description Auto Normally this setting is selected. When a black and white or full colour copy is made, the exposure is automatically adjusted to obtain the best image quality.
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Exposure Adjust the exposure level. Copy of Copy Auto Text Touch the key to make the copy darker. Colour Tone Enhancement Touch the key to make the copy lighter. Text/ Text/Photo Manual Prtd.Photo • Using a copy or printed page as an original Printed Photo Photo...
REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION (Auto Image) This section explains the automatic ratio selection function (Auto Image), which automatically selects the ratio to match the paper size. The reduction or enlargement ratio is selected automatically based on the original size and the selected paper size. Place the original.
Press the [COLOUR START] key ( or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key Scanning begins. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you placed the original on the document glass, scan each page one page at a time.
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Touch the [Menu] key to select copy ratio menu " " or " ". ● Menu • Enlarge keys: Copy Ratio 115%, 122% and 141% (for the AB system). 115% Zoom 121% and 129% (for the inch system). 122% • Reduction keys: 100% 141% A3 B4...
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ( or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key Scanning begins. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you placed the original on the document glass, scan each page one page at a time.
ENLARGING/REDUCING THE LENGTH AND WIDTH SEPARATELY (XY Zoom) The XY Zoom feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed separately. Both the horizontal and vertical ratios can be set from 25% to 400% in increments of 1%. When 50% is selected for the horizontal ratio and 70% is selected for the vertical ratio Originals Copies...
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Touch one of the preset ratio keys (A) and the zoom keys (B) to set the Copy Ratio horizontal (X) ratio. 141% 200% Zoom (A) A preset ratio key will not become highlighted when 100% 400% touched. (B) The zoom keys can be touched to set the ratio from 25% to Cancel XY Zoom 400% in increments of 1%.
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ( or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key Scanning begins. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you placed the original on the document glass, scan each page one page at a time.
ORIGINAL SIZES CHECKING THE ORIGINAL SIZE When the original is placed, the original size is automatically detected and displayed in the base screen. If [Auto] appears in the [Original] key that is displayed when the [Job Detail Settings] key is touched, the size of the placed original is automatically detected.
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Standard original placement orientations Place originals in the document feeder tray or on the document glass so that the top and bottom of the original are oriented as shown below. If originals are placed in the wrong orientation, staples will be incorrectly positioned and some special features may not give the expected result.
SPECIFYING THE ORIGINAL SIZE When the original size is a non-standard size or is not detected correctly, manually specify the original size. Touch the [Job Detail Settings] key. Ready to scan for copy. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Original Colour Mode Output Job Detail Plain...
● Specifying a non-standard original size (1) Touch the [Size Input] tab. (2) Enter the X (horizontal) dimension of the original. Original OK OK Auto With the [X] key highlighted, enter the X (horizontal) (64 432) Manual dimension of the original with the keys.
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Touch the [Original] key. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Auto Auto Colour Mode Original Paper Select Output Job Detail Plain Settings Special Modes Special Modes Auto Exposure File 100% Quick File Copy Ratio Touch the [Custom Size] key. Original OK OK Inch Auto Manual...
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Using a stored original size Touch the [Job Detail Settings] key. Ready to scan for copy. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Original Colour Mode Output Job Detail Plain Settings Special Modes Auto Exposure File 100% Quick File Copy Ratio Touch the [Original] key. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Auto...
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Changing a stored original size Touch the [Job Detail Settings] key. Ready to scan for copy. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Original Colour Mode Output Job Detail Plain Settings Special Modes Auto Exposure File 100% Quick File Copy Ratio Touch the [Original] key. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Auto...
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Change the original size. Original Cancel Auto (1) Enter the X (horizontal) dimension of the (64 432) Manual original. (64 297) Custom With the [X] key highlighted, enter the X (horizontal) Size Recall Store/Delete dimension of the original with the keys.
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Deleting a stored original size Touch the [Job Detail Settings] key. Ready to scan for copy. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Original Colour Mode Output Job Detail Plain Settings Special Modes Auto Exposure File 100% Quick File Copy Ratio Touch the [Original] key. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Auto...
OUTPUT To select output functions and the output tray, touch the [Output] key in the base screen of copy mode. Output functions that can be selected are sort, group, offset, staple sort, saddle stitch, and punch. All settings are explained in this section based on the assumption that a saddle stitch finisher, punch module and right tray are installed.
OUTPUT MODES This section explains the output functions. Sort mode Group mode This is used to sort (collate) output into sets. This function groups copies by page. Example: Sorting the originals into 5 sets Example: Groups of 5 copies of each page Originals Output Originals...
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Staple sort function / Saddle stitch function The staple sort function sorts output into sets, staples each set, and delivers the sets to the tray. The saddle stitch function staples each set in 2 places at the centreline and folds the stapled set. The relations between the stapling positions, paper orientation, permitted paper sizes for stapling, and number of sheets that can be stapled are shown below.
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Punch function If an optional punch module is installed, holes can be punched in output. Paper that can be punched is A3 to B5R (60 to 209 g/m ) (11" x 17" to 8-1/2" x 11" (16 lbs. to 56 lbs.)). A3W (12"...
MAKING COPIES USING THE BYPASS TRAY (Copying on special papers) In addition to plain paper, the bypass tray allows you to make copies on transparency film, tab paper, and other special papers. For detailed information on paper that can be loaded in the bypass tray, see the Safety Guide. For precautions and other important information when loading paper in the bypass tray, see "LOADING PAPER IN THE BYPASS TRAY"...
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Select the type of paper used in the Cancel Bypass Tray Type/Size Setting Select the paper type. bypass tray. Plain Letter Head Thin Paper Transparency Select the paper type used. Pre-Printed Pre-Punched Heavy Paper Tab Paper Recycled Colour Labels Envelope Set the paper size.
INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN (Interrupt copy) When you need to make an urgent copy and the machine is busy with a long copy run or other job, use interrupt copy. Interrupt copy temporarily stops the job in progress and lets you perform the interrupt copy job. Touch the [Interrupt] key.
JOB STATUS SCREEN The job status screen is displayed when the [JOB STATUS] key on the operation panel is pressed. The job status screen shows the status of jobs by mode. When the [JOB STATUS] key is pressed, the job status screen of the mode that was being used before the key was pressed appears.
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Mode switch keys [Detail] key (completed jobs screen) Use these keys to select the mode that is shown in the When a job is shown as a key in the job list, the [Detail] job status screen. key can be touched to show detailed information on the The status of copy jobs can be checked by touching the job.
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Cancelling a job that is waiting in the queue To cancel a job that is waiting in the queue, touch the job key and then the [Stop/Delete] key. The following screen will appear. Touch the [Yes] key. The job will be deleted from the queue. Delete the job? Copy If the job in progress is a copy job, you can also press the [STOP] key (...
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Checking information on a copy job waiting in the queue Detailed information can be displayed on a copy job waiting in the queue. Touch the key of the job that you wish to check and then touch the [Detail] key. The job information screen will appear. Detail of Spool Job Queue...
WHEN THE DOCUMENT FILING FUNCTION IS USED When a copy job has been saved using the [Quick File] key or [File] key of the document filing function, the job can be called up and reused from the job status screen. Touch the job status screen selector key to display the completed jobs screen.
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS This chapter explains special-purpose functions, storing of copy settings, and other convenient functions. SPECIAL MODES There are 2 ways to open the special modes screen from the base screen of copy mode. 1. Touch the [Special Modes] key in the base screen of copy mode. The explanations in this guide generally assume that this method is used.
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1st screen Special Modes Dual Page Margin Shift Erase Copy Tandem Pamphlet Copy Build Copy [Margin Shift] key [Job Build] key Use this to shift the image on the paper to create binding When you have a very large number of originals, this can margins.
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3rd screen Special Modes Colour Stamp Image Edit Adjustments Quick File File Proof Copy [Stamp] key [Quick File] key Use this to print the date, a stamp, the page number This saves a job in the Quick File folder of the document and/or text on copies.
[Image Edit] KEY AND [Colour Adjustments] KEY A menu screen appears when the [Image Edit] key or [Colour Adjustments] key is touched in the 3rd special modes screen. Image edit menu screen Image Edit Special Modes Multi-Page Mirror Photo Repeat Image Enlargement Colour...
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[OK] keys in the special modes screen Two [OK] keys may appear in the special modes screen. The [OK] keys are used as follows: Special Modes Cancel Erase Edge Edge Edge+Centre Centre Erase Erase Erase (0 20) (A) Enter the selected special mode settings and return to the base screen of copy mode or to the job detail settings screen.
ADDING MARGINS (Margin Shift) This function is used to shift the copy image right, left or down to adjust the margin. This is convenient when you wish to bind the copies with a string or in a binder. Shifting the image to the right so the copies can be bound at the left edge with a string Not using margin shift Using margin shift The punch holes cut off...
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Set the margin shift. (1) Touch the margin shift position. Special Modes Select one of the three positions. Cancel Margin Shift Side 1 Side 2 (2) Set the amount of the margin shift with Right Left Down (0 20) (0 20) 0 mm to 20 mm (0"...
ERASING PERIPHERAL SHADOWS (Erase) The erase function is used to erase shadows around the edges of copies that occur when copying thick originals or books. When a thick book is copied... Not using the erase Using the erase function function Shadows appear here Shadows appear on the Shadows do not appear on...
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Touch the [Erase] key. Special Modes Dual Page Margin Shift Erase Copy Tandem Pamphlet Copy Build Copy Select the erase settings. (1) Touch the desired erase mode. Special Modes Select one of the three positions. Cancel Erase Edge Edge Centre Edge+Centre (2) Set the erasure width with Erase...
COPYING EACH FACING PAGE OF A BOUND DOCUMENT (Dual Page Copy) The dual page copy function produces separate copies of 2 document pages placed side by side on the document glass. This function is useful when making copies of the facing pages of a book or other bound document. Copying the facing pages of a book or bound document Book or bound document The facing pages are separated...
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Select Dual Page Copy. Special Modes (1) Touch the [Dual Page Copy] key so that it is Dual Page Margin Shift Erase Copy highlighted. Tandem Pamphlet Copy (2) Touch the [OK] key. Build Copy You will return to the base screen of copy mode. (1) (2) Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK &...
MAKING COPIES IN PAMPHLET FORMAT (Pamphlet Copy) This function copies 2 original pages onto the front side and 2 original pages onto the reverse side of each sheet of paper so that the copies can be folded at the centreline to form a pamphlet. This function is convenient for arranging copies into an attractive booklet or pamphlet.
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Touch the [Pamphlet Copy] key. Special Modes Dual Page Margin Shift Erase Copy Tandem Pamphlet Copy Build Copy Specify whether the original is a 1-sided Special Modes or 2-sided original. Cancel Pamphlet Copy Original Left Right Binding Binding 1-Sided 2-Sided Cover Setting Select the binding edge ([Left Binding]...
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Select the paper tray for the cover. Cancel Cover Setting (A) The currently selected paper tray for the cover is displayed. Paper Tray Print on Cover (B) The size and type of paper in the currently selected tray is Bypass Tray 2-Sided displayed.
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page at a time.
COPYING A LARGE NUMBER OF ORIGINALS AT ONCE (Job Build) When copying a very large number of originals, this function allows you to divide the originals into sets and feed each set through the automatic document feeder one set at a time. Use this function when you wish to copy all of the originals as a single job but the number of originals exceeds the maximum number that can be inserted.
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( ) to scan the first set of originals. Scanning begins. To cancel scanning... Press the [STOP] key ( Insert the next set of originals and press the [COLOUR START] key ( ) or the [BLACK &...
USING TWO MACHINES TO COPY A LARGE NUMBER OF ORIGINALS (Tandem Copy) Two machines connected to the same network can be used to run a large copy job in parallel. Each machine prints half of the copies, reducing the time required to complete the job. Master machine and slave machine In the following explanation, the master machine is the machine that is used to scan the originals.
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Select tandem copy. Special Modes (1) Touch the [Tandem Copy] key so that it is Dual Page Margin Shift Erase Copy highlighted. Tandem Pamphlet Copy (2) Touch the [OK] key. Build Copy You will return to the base screen of copy mode. Set the number of copies with the numeric keys.
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In this situation... A saddle stitch finisher is installed on the master machine but not on the slave machine. • Copying without stapling: tandem copy is possible. • Copying with stapling: tandem copy is not possible. In this way, if tandem copying is executed using a function that the slave machine does not have, a message will appear. To have the master machine make all copies, touch the [OK] key.
USING A DIFFERENT PAPER TYPE FOR COVERS (Covers/Inserts) A different type of paper can be inserted in positions corresponding to front and back covers of a copy job when the automatic document feeder is used. A different type of paper can also be automatically added as an insert at specified pages.
INSERTING COVERS IN COPIES (Cover Settings) A different type of paper can be inserted at the positions corresponding to the front and back covers of a copy job. This is useful for arranging documents in an attractive format and for using a different type of paper as a cover on an estimate sheet.
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Touch the [Front Cover] key. Special Modes Cancel Covers/Inserts Paper Tray Insertion Front Cover Type A Setting Settings Insertion Settings Insertion Back Cover Page Layout Type B Setting Select front cover settings. Cancel Front Cover Setting In the example screen, A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size plain paper in the Paper Tray Print on Front Cover bypass tray is selected.
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Touch the [OK] key. Special Modes You will return to the base screen of copy mode. Cancel Covers/Inserts To check your settings, touch the [Page Layout] key. Paper Tray Insertion ☞ Front Cover Type A Setting Settings Insertion CHANGING COVER/INSERT SETTINGS (Page Layout) Settings Insertion Page Layout...
INSERTING INSERT SHEETS IN COPIES (Insert Settings) You can have different paper automatically inserted as an insert at specified pages of copies. Two types of paper can be used as inserts, and the insertion positions can be specified separately for each. Covers can be used in combination with inserts.
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Touch the [Insertion Type A Setting] key. Special Modes Cancel Covers/Inserts Insertion Paper Tray Front Cover Settings Type A Setting Insertion Settings Insertion Page Layout Back Cover Type B Setting Select settings for insert type A. Insertion Type A Setting In the example screen, A4 (8-1/2"...
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Touch the [Insertion Settings] key. Special Modes Cancel Covers/Inserts Paper Tray Insertion Front Cover Type A Setting Settings Insertion Settings Insertion Back Cover Page Layout Type B Setting Specify the pages where inserts A and B will be inserted. Insertion Settings (1) Touch the [Insertion Type A] key or the Insertion Page Insertion...
Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying of the originals in the document feeder tray begins. To cancel scanning of the original and copying... Press the [STOP] key ( • Use the same size of paper for the inserts as for the copies. •...
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Select Covers/Inserts. Special Modes (1) Touch the keys to switch through Transparency Covers/Inserts Multi Shot Inserts the screens. Book Copy Tab Copy Card Shot (2) Touch the [Covers/Inserts] key. Touch the [Page Layout] key. Special Modes Cancel Covers/Inserts Insertion Paper Tray Front Cover Settings Type A Setting...
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Change the cover settings. Cancel Front Cover Setting The procedure for changing a front cover is explained below. Paper Tray Print on Front Cover A back cover is changed in the same way. Bypass Tray 1-Sided 2-Sided (1) If you wish to copy on the front cover, touch Plain the [Yes] key.
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Touch the [OK] key. Special Modes You will return to the base screen of copy mode. Cancel Covers/Inserts Insertion Paper Tray Front Cover Settings Type A Setting Insertion Settings Insertion Back Cover Page Layout Type B Setting...
ADDING INSERTS WHEN COPYING ON TRANSPARENCY FILM (Transparency Inserts) When copying on transparency film, the sheets may stick together due to static electricity. The transparency inserts function can be used to automatically insert a sheet of paper between each sheet of transparency film, making the sheets easy to handle.
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Select the settings for using Paper Select transparency film. plain Plain plain (1) Touch the appropriate paper type key. plain (2) Touch the [Transparency] key. plain Cancel Bypass Tray Type/Size Setting Select the paper type. Plain Letter Head Thin Paper Transparency Pre-Printed Pre-Punched...
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Set the insertion conditions for the inserts. Special Modes Cancel (1) Select whether or not the insert paper will Transparency Inserts Print on Insert Sheets Insertion Sheet be copied on ([Yes] or [No]). Tray 1 (2) Specify the tray name (tray position) Plain selected for the inserts, the paper size, and (A) (B)
COPYING MULTIPLE PAGES ONTO ONE SHEET OF PAPER (Multi Shot) Multiple original pages can be copied onto a single sheet of paper in a uniform layout. Select 2in1 to copy two original pages onto one sheet, or 4in1 to copy four original pages onto one sheet. This function is convenient when you wish to present multiple pages in a compact format, or show a view of all pages in a document.
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Select the number of originals to be Special Modes copied onto one sheet of paper, the Cancel Multi Shot Layout Border layout, and the border. 2in1 4in1 (1) Touch the [2in1] or the [4in1] key. If needed, the images will be rotated. (2) Select the layout.
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When using the multi shot function, the appropriate copy ratio will be automatically set based on the original size, paper size, and the number of originals to be copied onto one sheet. The minimum possible reduction ratio is 25%. The original size, paper size, and selected number of original pages may require that the ratio be less than 25%.
COPYING A PAMPHLET (Book Copy) This function is used to make a copy of the two facing pages of an open book or other bound document. Copies made with this function can be folded at the centre to create a booklet. This function is convenient for arranging copies into an attractive booklet or pamphlet.
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Select the binding position ([Left Special Modes Binding] or [Right Binding]). Cancel Book Copy Left Right Binding Binding Cover Setting Select cover settings if needed. Special Modes If a different type of paper will be used for the cover, touch the Cancel Book Copy [Cover Setting] key.
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Touch the [OK] key. Cancel Cover Setting Paper Tray Print on Cover Bypass 2-Sided Tray Plain To cancel cover settings... Touch the [Cancel] key. Touch the [OK] key. Special Modes You will return to the base screen of copy mode. Cancel Book Copy Left...
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Touch the [Read-End] key. Place next original. Press [Start]. When finished, press [Read-End]. Copying will begin. Read-End To cancel scanning of the original and copying... Press the [STOP] key ( • Scan the originals from the first page to the last page. The order of copying will be automatically adjusted by the machine. •...
COPYING CAPTIONS ONTO TAB PAPER (Tab Copy) Captions can be copied onto the tabs of tab paper. Prepare appropriate originals for the tab captions. Prepare originals that The image is shifted with match the tab heights the width of the tab RELATION BETWEEN THE ORIGINALS AND THE TAB PAPER Tab copying with a left binding...
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Tab copying with a right binding Originals Placing the originals Loading tab paper • Document feeder tray Insert the originals so that the side with no Final image tab text enters first • Document glass Face down Load the tab paper so that the tab on the first sheet is away from you.
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Set the tab width. Special Modes Cancel (1) Set the image shift width (tab width) with Tab Copy Image Shift Original Copy keys. (0 20) 0 mm to 20 mm (0" to 5/8") can be entered. (2) Touch the [OK] key. You will return to the base screen of copy mode.
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Select settings for using tab paper. Paper Select Plain (1) Touch the appropriate paper type key. Plain Plain (2) Touch the [Tab Paper] key. Plain Plain Cancel Bypass Tray Type/Size Setting Select the paper type. Plain Letter Head Thin Paper Transparency Pre-Printed Pre-Punched...
COPYING BOTH SIDES OF A CARD ON ONE SHEET OF PAPER (Card Shot) When copying a card, this function allows you to copy the front and reverse sides together onto a single sheet of paper. This function is convenient for making copies for identification purposes and helps save paper. Copies Originals Front...
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Touch the [Special Modes] key. Ready to scan for copy. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Colour Mode Output Job Detail Plain Settings Special Modes Auto Exposure File 100% Quick File Copy Ratio Select Card Shot. Special Modes (1) Touch the keys to switch through Transparency Covers/Inserts Multi Shot...
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( ) to scan the back of the card. Use the same [START] key that you used for the front side of the card. To cancel scanning... Press the [STOP] key ( Touch the [Read-End] key.
PRINTING THE DATE AND A STAMP ON COPIES (Stamp) Use this function to print the date, a stamp, the page number. and text on copies. Six printing positions are available: top left, top centre, top right, bottom left, bottom centre, and bottom right. The printing positions are separated into areas that are used for the date, page number and text (A below), and areas that are used for a stamp (B below).
ADDING THE DATE TO COPIES (Date) The date can be printed on copies. The position of the date, colour, format, and page (first page only or all pages) can be selected. Example: Printing AUG/01/2005 in the top right corner of the paper. AUG/01/2005 Place the original.
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Select the print position. Layout Cancel Stamp Select from 6 positions: top left, top centre, top right, bottom Date Stamp left, bottom centre, bottom right. Page Text Numbering The keys that show the print positions will appear as follows depending on the state of the settings. Not selected, stamp setting has not been selected.
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Touch the [Print Colour] key and select Cancel Date the print colour. First Page Bk(Black) YYYY/MM/DD Print Colour MM/DD/YYYY Touch the desired colour and touch the [OK] key. AUG/01/2005 All Pages DD/MM/YYYY Date Change Print Colour MM DD, YYYY C(Cyan) Bk(Black) M(Magenta) Y(Yellow)
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If covers/inserts will be inserted, select Layout Cancel Stamp whether or not you want the stamp Original Orientation 2-Sided Original Type printed on the covers/inserts. If not, touch the checkbox to remove the checkmark Print on Covers/Inserts when Copying on Covers/Inserts •...
STAMPING COPIES (Stamp) Text such as "CONFIDENTIAL" can be printed in white on a dark background as a "Stamp" on copies. The position, colour, size, density, and pages (first page only or all pages) can be selected for a stamp. Printing "CONFIDENTIAL"...
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Select the print position. Layout Cancel Stamp Select from 6 positions: top left, top centre, top right, bottom Date Stamp left, bottom centre, bottom right. Page Text Numbering The keys that show the print positions will appear as follows depending on the state of the settings. Not selected, stamp setting has not been selected.
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Touch the [Larger Smaller] key to Cancel Stamp select the size of the stamp. First Page Bk 1 CONFIDENTIAL PRIORITY Bk(Black) Size FOR YOUR INFO. DO NOT COPY All Pages Larger URGENT DRAFT Smaller Select the pages that the stamp will be Cancel Stamp printed on and touch the [OK] key.
Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page at a time.
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Touch the [Special Modes] key. Ready to scan for copy. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Original A4 Colour Mode Output Job Detail Plain Settings Special Modes Auto Exposure File 100% Quick File Copy Ratio Select Stamp. Special Modes (1) Touch the keys to switch through Colour Stamp...
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Select a format for the page number. Cancel Page Numbering If "1/5, 2/5, 3/5" is selected, Page Numbering Format Bk(Black) Print Colour "Page number / Total pages" will be printed. "Auto" is initially 1,2,3.. (1),(2),(3).. Total Page selected for the total pages, which means that the number of -1-,-2-,-3-..
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Select page number settings. Page Number (1) Touch the [Manual] key. First Number Last Number Auto Covers/Inserts Auto Counting (2) Set the first number, the last number, and Printing Starts from Page Manual the "Printing Starts from Page" number. Touch each key and enter a number with the numeric keys.
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Touch the [OK] key. Cancel Page Numbering Page Numbering Format Bk(Black) Print Colour 1,2,3.. (1),(2),(3).. Total Page -1-,-2-,-3-.. P.1,P.2,P.3.. Auto Page Number <1>,<2>,<3>.. 1/5,2/5,3/5.. Manual Touch the key. Layout Cancel Stamp Date Stamp Page Text Numbering Touch the [Original Orientation] key and Layout Cancel Stamp...
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page at a time.
PRINTING TEXT ON COPIES (Text) Entered text can be printed on copies. Up to 30 frequently used text strings can be stored. Example: Printing "August 2005 Planning Meeting" in the top left corner of the paper August 2005 Planning Meeting Place the original.
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Select the print position. Layout Cancel Stamp Select from 6 positions: top left, top centre, top right, bottom Date Stamp left, bottom centre, bottom right. Page Text Numbering The keys that show the print positions will appear as follows depending on the state of the settings. Not selected, stamp setting has not been selected.
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Touch the [Print Colour] key. Cancel Text First Page Touch the colour that you wish to use. Touch the [OK] key. AAA AAA Pre-Set Print Colour All Pages Bk(Black) Recall/Entry Store/Delete Bk(Black) C(Cyan) Print Colour M(Magenta) Y(Yellow) If you selected a colour other than [Bk (Black)], press the [COLOUR START] key ( ).
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Touch the [OK] key. Layout Cancel Stamp You will return to the base screen of copy mode. Original Orientation 2-Sided Original Type Print on Covers/Inserts when Copying on Covers/Inserts Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin.
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Storing, editing, and deleting text strings Touch the [Special Modes] key. Ready to scan for copy. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Original A4 Colour Mode Output Job Detail Plain Settings Special Modes Auto Exposure File 100% Quick File Copy Ratio Select Stamp. Special Modes (1) Touch the keys to switch through...
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Store a text string, or edit/delete a stored text string. ● Storing a text string (1) Touch a key that has not been stored. Text A text entry screen appears. Enter the text string Back Store/Delete (maximum of 50 characters). To enter text, see "6. No.01 Do not copy No.04 ENTERING TEXT"...
CHECKING THE STAMP LAYOUT (Layout) After stamp items have been selected, you can check the print layout, change the print position, and delete print items. Touch the [Special Modes] key. Ready to scan for copy. Full Colour Original A4 2-Sided Copy Colour Mode Output Job Detail...
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Touch the key of the desired destination Move position. Select the location to move the selected item. The touched position key is highlighted and the print position changes. The keys that show the print positions will appear as follows depending on the state of the settings. Not selected, stamp setting has not been selected.
REPEATING PHOTOS ON A COPY (Photo Repeat) Photo Repeat is used to create repeated images of a photo-size original (130 x 90 mm size, 100 x 150 mm size, 70 x 100 mm size, 65 x 70 mm size or 57 x 100 mm size (3" x 5" size, 5" x 7" size, 2-1/2" x 4" size or 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" size or 2-1/8"...
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Touch the [Special Modes] key. Ready to scan for copy. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Colour Mode Output Job Detail Plain Settings Special Modes Auto Exposure File 100% Quick File Copy Ratio Select Image Edit. Special Modes (1) Touch the keys to switch through Colour Stamp Image Edit...
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• The original must be placed on the document glass. • Only A4 (8-1/2" x 11") or A3 (11" x 17") size paper can be used. • The copy ratio is 100% when this function is used. (The ratio cannot be changed.) However, for a business card size original (up to 57 x 100 mm (2-1/8"...
CREATING A LARGE POSTER (Multi-Page Enlargement) This function is used to enlarge an image of an original and print it as a composite image using multiple sheets of paper. Original (A4 (8-1/2" x 11") size) Copy (enlarged image on 8 sheets of A3 (11"...
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A sizes Select the size system that you wish to use for multi-page enlargement. Image Edit Touch the keys to display the screen that shows the Cancel Multi-Page Enlargement Enlargement Size Original Size & desired group of sizes. (A Size) Orientation A0x2 B sizes...
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Place the original face down on the document glass in the orientation indicated in the screen. Touch the [OK] key. Ready to scan for copy. Copies will be delivered in 2 parts. When the [OK] key is touched, you will return to the special Image Edit mode screen.
REVERSING THE IMAGE (Mirror Image) This feature is used to make a copy that is a mirror image of the original. Originals Mirror image copy Place the original. Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass.
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page at a time.
COPYING A3 (11" x 17") SIZE ORIGINAL WITHOUT CUTTING OFF THE EDGES (A3 (11x17) Full Bleed) This feature lets you copy an entire A3 (11" x 17") size original at full size with no image cut-off at the edges. A3W (12" x 18") size is used, which is slightly larger than A3 (11" x 17") size. A3 (12"...
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Place A3W (12" x 18") paper in the bypass tray. Pull out the extension tray, adjust the guides to the width of A3W (12" x 18") paper, and place the paper in the bypass tray. Open the paper settings screen. Full Colour 2-Sided Copy Auto...
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying of the original on the document glass begins. If you are using the sort function or other function that requires all originals to be scanned before the copies are printed, you must use the same [START] key that you used to scan the first original to scan each of the remaining originals.
COPYING IN THE CENTRE OF THE PAPER (Centring) This is used to centre the copied image on the paper. This lets you place the image in the centre of the paper when the original size is smaller than the paper size or when the image is reduced.
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying will begin. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page at a time.
REVERSING BLACK AND WHITE IN A COPY (B/W Reverse) This is used to reverse black and white in a copy to create a negative image. This function can only be used for black and white copying. Originals with large black areas (which use a large amount of toner) can be copied using Black/White Reverse to reduce toner consumption.
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Press the [BLACK & WHITE START] key Copying will begin. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page at a time. When using this function, the [COLOUR START] key ( ) cannot be used.
ADJUSTING RED/GREEN/BLUE IN COPIES (RGB Adjust) This feature is used to strengthen or weaken any one of the three colour components R (red), G (green), or B (blue). For an image adjustment example, see "Adjusting red/green/blue in copies (RGB Adjust)" in the Quick Start Guide. Place the original.
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Adjust red, green, or blue. Colour Adjustments Cancel (1) Touch the key of the colour that you wish to RGB Adjust Only one colour can be adjusted. adjust: [R (Red)], [G (Green)], or [B (Blue)]. Only one colour can be adjusted. (If you adjust one colour R(Red) G(Green) B(Blue)
RGB Adjust Sharpness Background Colour Balance Brightness Intensity Adjust the image. (1) Touch the [Soft] key or the [Sharp] key. Colour Adjustments Cancel Sharpness (2) Touch the [OK] key. When the [OK] key is touched, you will return to the...
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Press the [COLOUR START] key Copying will begin. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page at a time. To cancel scanning of the original and copying... Press the [STOP] key ( To cancel the sharpness setting...
WHITENING FAINT COLOURS IN COPIES (Suppress Background) This feature is used to suppress light background areas. Level [+] The lightness level at which suppression takes place can be adjusted. Light areas are suppressed. Level [-] Place the original. Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass.
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Select suppress background settings. (1) Adjust the background suppression level. Colour Adjustments To strengthen the background suppression level Cancel Suppress Background Light areas of the original may be suppressed as background. (suppress darker backgrounds), touch the [-] key. To weaken the level (suppress only light backgrounds), touch the [+] key.
ADJUSTING THE COLOUR (Colour Balance) The colour, tone, and density of colour copies can be adjusted. For an image adjustment example, see "Adjusting the colour (Colour Balance)" in the Quick Start Guide. Each of the colours yellow, cyan, magenta, and black Light Dark are divided into 8 gradations from light to dark, and the...
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Adjust the colour balance. Examples of colour balance adjustment Colour Adjustments The settings of all gradations Cancel Colour Balance are moved toward + The settings of all gradations are moved toward - (2), (3) (1) Select the colour to be adjusted. Select [Y] (yellow), [M] (magenta), [C] (cyan), or [Bk] (black).
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF A COPY (Brightness) The brightness of colour images can be adjusted. For an image adjustment example, see "Adjusting the brightness of a copy (Brightness)" in the Quick Start Guide. Place the original. Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass.
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Press the [COLOUR START] key Copying will begin. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page at a time. To cancel scanning of the original and copying... Press the [STOP] key ( To cancel the brightness setting...
ADJUSTING THE INTENSITY OF A COPY (Intensity) This is used to adjust the intensity (saturation) of colour images. For an image adjustment example, see "Adjusting the intensity of a copy (Intensity)" in the Quick Start Guide. Place the original. Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass.
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Press the [COLOUR START] key Copying will begin. • If the originals were placed in the document feeder tray, the originals are copied. • If you are using the document glass, copy each page one page at a time. To cancel scanning of the original and copying... Press the [STOP] key ( This function cannot be used in combination with "Colour Tone Enhancement"...
CHECKING COPIES BEFORE PRINTING (Proof Copy) This feature prints only one set of copies, regardless of how many sets have been specified. After the first set is checked for errors, the remaining sets can be printed. Normally it is necessary to re-scan the original each time changes to settings are required.
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Select Proof Copy. Special Modes (1) Touch the keys to switch through Colour Stamp Image Edit Adjustments the screens. Quick File File Proof Copy (2) Touch the [Proof Copy] key. (3) Touch the [OK] key. Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK &...
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( One set of copies is printed again using the adjusted settings. The number of sets does not change at this time. If settings must be adjusted again, repeat steps 6 through 9 until there are no problems.
COPYING ORIGINALS OF DIFFERENT SIZES (Mixed Size Original) Originals of mixed sizes can be copied together, such as A3 (11" x 17") originals mixed in with B4 (8-1/2" x 14") originals. When scanning the originals, the machine automatically detects the size of each original and uses paper appropriate for that size.
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Insert the originals face up in the document feeder tray. ● When "Same Width" is used Place the originals with the sides that are the same length Place with the sides that aligned on the left. are the same length aligned on the left.
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Select Mixed Size Original settings. (1) Touch the [Same Width] key or the Special Modes [Different Width] key as appropriate for the Cancel Mixed Size Original originals. Place the same width Same Width originals. (2) Touch the [OK] key. Different Width You will return to the base screen of copy mode.
COPYING THIN ORIGINALS (Slow Scan Mode) Use this function when you wish to scan thin originals using the automatic document feeder. This function helps prevent thin originals from misfeeding. Place the originals face up in the document feeder tray with the edges Indicator aligned evenly.
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Press the [COLOUR START] key ) or the [BLACK & WHITE START] key ( Copying of the originals in the document feeder tray begins. To cancel scanning of the original and copying... Press the [STOP] key ( The "2-Sided to 2-Sided" and "2-Sided to 1-Sided" modes of automatic two-sided copying cannot be used. To cancel the slow scan mode setting...
STORING COPY OPERATIONS (Job Programs) A job program is a group of copy settings stored together. When copy settings are stored in a job program, the settings can be called up and used for a copy job by means of a simple operation. For example, suppose A3 (11"...
STORING A JOB PROGRAM The procedure for storing copy settings in a job program is explained below. Press the [PROGRAM] key ( LOGOUT Touch the [Store/Delete] tab. Exit Job Programs Press program number. Recall Store/Delete Touch a numeric key that is not Exit Job Programs highlighted.
Touch the [Exit] key. Exit Job Programs Press program number. Store/Delete Recall DELETING A JOB PROGRAM The procedure for deleting a job program is explained below. Press the [PROGRAM] key ( LOGOUT Touch the [Store/Delete] tab. Exit Job Programs Press program number. Store/Delete Recall Touch the numeric key in which the job...
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Touch the [Exit] key. Exit Job Programs Press program number. Store/Delete Recall When "Disabling Deletion of Job Programs" is enabled in the system settings (administrator), this function cannot be used.
APPENDIX Examples of covers and inserts The relations between the originals and finished copies when covers or inserts are inserted are shown on the following pages. Covers • 1-sided copying of 1-sided originals • 2-sided copying of 1-sided originals • 1-sided copying of 2-sided originals •...
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Covers (1-sided copying of 1-sided originals) 1-sided copies are made of the following 1-sided originals. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page 4th page 5th page 6th page Cover copying condition Resulting copies Front cover Back cover No copying No copying 1-sided No copying copying...
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Covers (2-sided copying of 1-sided originals) 2-sided copies are made of the following 1-sided originals. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page 4th page 5th page 6th page Cover copying condition Resulting copies Front cover Back cover No copying No copying 1-sided No copying copying...
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Covers (1-sided copying of 2-sided originals) 1-sided copies are made of the following 2-sided originals. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page Cover copying condition Resulting copies Front cover Back cover No copying No copying 1-sided No copying copying 2-sided No copying copying No copying 1-sided...
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Covers (2-sided copying of 2-sided originals) 2-sided copies are made of the following 2-sided originals. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page Cover copying condition Resulting copies Front cover Back cover No copying No copying 1-sided No copying copying 2-sided No copying copying No copying 1-sided...
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Inserts (copying of 1-sided originals) 1-sided and 2-sided copying is performed using the following 1-sided originals. The insert is added as the third page. 1st page 2nd page 3rd page 4th page 5th page 6th page Insert Resulting copies copying Resulting copies (one-sided copying) (Two-sided copying) condition...