Collating Copies

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


Remark
  • The Finishing modes cannot be set if free size, envelopes, transparencies, tracing paper, or labels is selected.
  • To cancel this setting, press [Finishing] → [Cancel].

  • 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 Staple Hole
Punch
Corner Double Saddle
Stitch
None -
A4, A4R, B5, B5R
- - - -
Copy Tray-J1 -
A4, A4R, B5, B5R
- - - -
Finisher-S1
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5
-
A3, B4, A4R (30 sheets), A4, B5 (50 sheets)
- - -
Finisher-S1
and
Puncher Unit-Q1

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5
-
A3, B4, A4R (30 sheets), A4, B5 (50 sheets)
- -
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R
Inner 2way Tray-D1
or
Inner 2way Tray-D1
and
Copy Tray-J1
-
A4, A4R, B5, B5R
- - - -
Finisher-AE1
A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5
-
A3, B4, A4R (30 sheets), A4, B5 (50 sheets)

A3, B4, A4R (30 sheets), A4, B5 (50 sheets)
- -
Finisher-AE1
and
Puncher Unit-L1

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
Saddle Finisher-AE2
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, A4R (15 sheets)
-
Saddle Finisher-AE2
and
Puncher Unit-L1

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, A4R (15 sheets)

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R

  • If the Collate Mode Is Set:

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

  • If the Group Mode Is Set:

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

  • If the Staple Mode Is Set:

The copies 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
  • If the optional Finisher-S1 is attached, you cannot select the stapling position. For more information on stapling positions, see "Optional Equipment."
  • 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 original (stored document) must already be in booklet form, as shown in the illustration above. (See "Booklet Mode.")

  • If No Finishing Mode Is Set:

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

  • If the Hole Punch Mode Is Set:

The machine punches two or three holes in the output.

  • If the Rotate Mode Is Set:

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


Page Order (Collate)

Same Page (Group)

Page Order (Staple)