Combining Multiple Batches of Originals with Different Copy Settings

The Job Block Combination mode enables you to scan multiple batches of originals with different copy settings and print them as one document.

You can set copy settings (for example, the Job Separator and Page Numbering modes) for the combined document. You can also store the combined document in a User Inbox.


Remark
  • You can use the Cover/Sheet Insertion mode for the combined document. You cannot use the Cover/Sheet Insertion mode for each batch of originals.
  • If you use the Job Block Combination mode, the Job Build mode is automatically set for each batch of originals. You cannot use the Job Build mode for the combined document.
  • You cannot make an Interrupt copy while copying with the Job Block Combination mode.
  • You cannot store the Job Block Combination mode in Standard Settings.
  • You cannot store the Job Block Combination mode in Mode Memory.
  • You cannot recall the Job Block Combination mode.
  • The maximum number of batches of originals you can combine as one document is 32.

  1. Place your originals → press [Special Features] → [Job Block Combination].
  1. Specify the copy settings for the combined document → press [OK].

If you select special features before setting the Job Block Combination mode, the selected special features will be retained for the combined document.

  • If you selected [Use Inbox Document], you can press [OK] only if you press [Print] for the front cover and/or back cover.
  • If you want to set sheet insertions in the combined document, set them in step 6.
  1. For each batch of originals, specify the copy settings → press (Start).

If you have set two or more batches of originals, you can press [Recall Last Settings] to cancel the settings for the previous batch of originals.

  • If you selected a document stored in a User Inbox, you cannot scan the document to use for the cover. Only scan the document to use for the main document.
  1. Check the settings on the Scan screen.

You can change or specify the 2-Sided Original, Original Type, or Copy Exposure mode before scanning the next batch of originals (i.e., between batches).

If you want to continue to scan another batch of originals without changing the copy settings, place your originals and press (Start).

If you want to rescan or cancel the current batch of originals, press [Clear/Re-enter This Block] and repeat the procedure from step 3.

If you want to change the copy modes and scan another batch of originals, press [Next Block] and repeat the procedure from step 3.

  1. When you have finished scanning all of your originals, press [Conf./Combine All Blocks].

You can also press [Conf.Blocks] in step 3 to proceed to step 6.

  1. Check the copy settings for the combined document and each batch.

To check the copy settings for the combined document, press [Set. Conf. (Overall)].

To select all of the batches of originals, press [Select All]. However, if a batch of originals is already selected, this key changes to [Clear Selection].

To add another batch, press [Add Originals] and repeat the procedure from step 3.

If you want to select a document in an inbox to add as a batch, press [Add User Inbox Doc.] → select the document in a User Inbox.

  • Select the batches of originals in the order in which you want to combine them.
  • To view the detailed information of a batch of originals, select the batch of originals → press [Details].
  • Selecting [Edit Menu] enables you to edit each batch.

Selecting [View Page] enables you to preview images.

Selecting [Page Erase] enables you to erase pages from a batch using [Erase Single Page] or [Erase Pages Consecutively].

Selecting [Erase Block] enables you to erase a batch of originals.

  • To make a sample print of a selected batch of originals or the combined document, press [Sample Print].

To make a sample print of a selected batch of originals, press [Sample Set of Selected Block].

To make a sample print of the combined document, press [Sample Set of Combined Job].

  • To use the Cover/Sheet Insertion mode for the combined document, press [Cover/Sheet Insertion].

For instructions on using the Cover/Sheet Insertion mode, see "Cover/Sheet Insertion."

  • To change the number of copies, enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 9,999) using - (numeric keys).
  • The selected batches are numbered and printed in the specified order.
  • You can cancel a selection by selecting the batch of originals again.
  • To cancel all batches, press [Clear Selection]. ([Clear Selection] changes to [Select All (Max 100 doc.)].)
  1. Press [Start Print].

  • Press [Print/Store].

The combined document will be stored in the selected User Inbox at the same time as printing.

To store the combined document without printing, press [Store and Finish].


  • Press [Store].
  • You can adjust the exposure during printing. However, you cannot adjust the exposure during printing if the Secure Watermark mode is set for the combined document.
  • To cancel the Job Block Combination mode with other copy modes, press [Cancel Combination].
  • To return to step 3, press (Reset).