With Folding Unit FD-503 mounted, the following fold and punch patterns are available.
Fold:
Six folding types are available; [Z-Fold], [Tri-Fold-in], [Tri-Fold-out], [Double Parallel], [Gate], and [Half Fold]. Specify the print side ([outside] or [inside]) for each fold mode except Z-Fold.
Original | Output | |||||
[Z- Fold] | [Tri-Fold-in] | [Tri-Fold-out] | ||||
[Outside Print] | [Inside Print] | [Outside Print] | [Inside Print] | |||
[Double Parallel] | [Gate] | [Half-Fold] | ||||
[Outside Print] | [Inside Print] | [Outside Print] | [Inside Print] | [Outside Print] | [Inside Print] | |
Punch:
Punches 2, 3 or 4 holes in printed sheets for filing purposes. Specify the desired punch position (left/right/top) according to the original set direction.
Original | Output | ||
[2-Hole Punch] | |||
[Left] | [Right] | [Top] | |
[3-Hole Punch] | |||
[Left] | [Right] | [Top] | |
[4-Hole Punch] | |||
[Left] | [Right] | [Top] | |
Item | Description |
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Number of punch holes | Metric area: 2 holes, 4 holes |
Hole diameter | 2 holes: 6.5 mm ± 0.5 mm / 0.26" ± 0.02" 3 holes: 8.0 mm ± 0.5 mm / 0.31" ± 0.02" 4 holes: 6.5 mm ± 0.5 mm / 0.26" ± 0.02" |
Hole pitch | Metric area: 2 holes: 80 mm ± 0.5mm / 3.15" ± 0.02" 4 holes: 80 mm ± 0.5mm / 3.15" ± 0.02" Inch area: 2 holes: 70 mm ± 0.5mm / 2.76" ± 0.02" 3 holes: 108 mm ± 0.5 mm / 4.25" ± 0.02" |
Paper size | A3 to A5 |
Paper weight | 62 g/m2 to 128 g/m2 / 16 lb Bond to 33 lb Bond |
Be sure that the side guide plates of the source tray are securely aligned to the paper loaded in that tray. Otherwise, copies may not be punched in position.
If ATS (automatic tray switch) functions while punching operation is in progress, punch holes may be off the position.
Punch mode is unavailable for paper sizes other than standard (Detect Size Setting, Custom, Tab paper).
When Folding Unit FD-503 is used as a single finishing option, the primary (main) tray and multi folder tray are available to be allotted with output modes as described below.
Tray | Output mode |
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Primary (main) tray | Half-Fold, Z-Fold, Punch, not processed (straight delivery) |
Folder tray | Tri-Fold-in, Tri-Fold-out, Double Parallel, Gate |
The secondary (sub) tray is also available in place of the multi folder tray. Contact your service representative.
For details, refer to each of the following pages.