Making a Copy

Copying (basic operation flow)

This section describes the basic procedure to make a copy in Enlarge Display mode.

  1. Load the original.

  2. Tap [Copy] on the main menu of classic style.

  3. Tap [Enlarge Display] in the side menu.

  4. If necessary, configure copy settings.

    supplementary explanationWhen specifying finishing for a copy job, refer to [Copy Settings (Basic)] .

    supplementary explanationWhen specifying the original to be copied, refer to [Copy Settings (Scan Setting)] .

  5. If necessary, specify the number of copies using the keypad.

    supplementary explanationTapping [No. of Sets] displays the keypad.

    supplementary explanationTo change the number of copies, tap [C] (Clear).

  6. Use the Start key to start copying.

    supplementary explanationTo cancel copy, use the Stop key to stop copying. A list of the currently stopped jobs is displayed. Select the target job from the list, and delete it.

    supplementary explanationIf [Ready to accept another job.] is displayed during printing, you can scan the next original.

Reference

Making a trial printing (Proof copy)

Before beginning actual copying, do a single test copy and check it is acceptable.

When making a large number of copies, use the proof copy function to prevent a large number of miscopies from occurring.

  1. Load the original.

  2. Tap [Copy] on the main menu of classic style.

  3. Tap [Enlarge Display] in the side menu.

  4. If necessary, configure copy settings.

    supplementary explanationWhen specifying finishing for a copy job, refer to [Copy Settings (Basic)] .

    supplementary explanationWhen specifying the original to be copied, refer to [Copy Settings (Scan Setting)] .

  5. Enter the number of copies using the keypad.

    supplementary explanationTapping [No. of Sets] displays the keypad.

    supplementary explanationTo change the number of copies, tap [C] (Clear).

  6. Tap [Print].

    supplementary explanationIf the original is loaded into the ADF, one copy is made. Proceed to step 10.

    supplementary explanationIf the original is loaded on the Original Glass, proceed to step 7.

  7. Load the next original, and use the Start key to start scanning.

  8. After all originals have been scanned, tap [Finish].

  9. Use the Start key to start copying.

    Copying begins for only one copy.

  10. Check the proof copy.

  11. When making the remaining copies, tap [Print].

    Copying begins for the remaining copies.

Copy Settings ([Basic])

Adjusting the copy density ([Density/Background])

Adjust the density of a copy image.

  1. Tap [Basic] - [Density/Background] to adjust the density.

Adjusting the background density of the original to be scanned ([Background Removal])

Adjust the density of the background area when copying originals with colored background (newsprints, recycle paper, etc.) or originals that are so thin that text or images on the back would be scanned.

  1. Tap [Basic] - [Density/Background] - [Background Removal].

    Setting

    Description

    [Background Removal]

    Copies a thin 2-sided original or an original with a colored background, at the optimum image quality level.

    • [Bleed Removal]: Select this option to prevent bleeding of the back of the paper when printing a 2-sided original that is so thin that the contents of the back side would be scanned.

    • [Paper Discoloration Adj]: Select this option to scan an original with a colored background such as a map.

    [Bkgd. Removal Level]

    Adjusts the density of the background color for an original with a colored background. If [Auto] is selected, the density of the background color is determined automatically, and the original is copied at the optimal background density level.

Specifying the paper tray ([Paper])

This machine selects paper automatically based on the size of the detected original when making a copy. If necessary, you can specify a paper type or size different from that of the original to make a copy.

You can also change the size and type of paper loaded into a paper tray.

  1. Tap [Basic] - [Paper].

    Setting

    Description

    [Auto]

    Automatically selects paper fitting the size of the original when making a copy.

    Paper Tray

    Specifies the paper loaded in the paper tray when making a copy.

    The displayed contents vary depending on the options installed on this machine.

    [Change Settings]

    If necessary, change the size and type settings of the paper loaded in the selected paper tray.

    • [Paper Type]: Select the type of the paper loaded into the selected paper tray.

    • [Paper Size]: Select the size of the paper loaded into the selected paper tray.
      Selecting [Auto Detect] automatically detects the size of the loaded paper.

When very few sheets of paper remain in the paper tray, the icon indicating remaining paper quantities appears.

Icon

Description

Near empty icon

Indicates that very little paper remains in the paper tray.

Empty icon

Indicates that there is no paper in the paper tray.

When paper other than plain paper or recycled paper is loaded into the paper tray, the icon indicating the paper type appears.

Icon

Paper Type

Single Side Only

Single Side Only

Thin paper

Thin paper

Special Paper

Special Paper

Plain paper+

Plain paper+

Thick 1

Thick 1

Thick 1+

Thick 1+

Thick 2

Thick 2

Thick 3

Thick 3

Thick 4

Thick 4

Transparency

Transparency

Letterhead

Letterhead

Colored Paper

Colored Paper

Envelope

Envelopes

Index paper

Index paper

User Paper 1

User Paper 1

User Paper 2

User Paper 2

User Paper 3

User Paper 3

User Paper 4

User Paper 4

User Paper 5

User Paper 5

User Paper 6

User Paper 6

Plain paper (Duplex 2nd Side)

Plain paper (Duplex 2nd Side)

Plain paper+ (Duplex 2nd Side)

Plain paper+ (Duplex 2nd Side)

Thick 1 (Duplex 2nd Side)

Thick 1 (Duplex 2nd Side)

Thick 1+ (Duplex 2nd Side)

Thick 1+ (Duplex 2nd Side)

Thick 2 (Duplex 2nd Side)

Thick 2 (Duplex 2nd Side)

Thick 3 (Duplex 2nd Side)

Thick 3 (Duplex 2nd Side)

Thick 4 (Duplex 2nd Side)

Thick 4 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 1 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 1 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 2 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 2 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 3 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 3 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 4 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 4 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 5 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 5 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 6 (Duplex 2nd Side)

User Paper 6 (Duplex 2nd Side)

Tips
  • User paper is a special paper of which the weight and media adjustment settings are registered. For details, contact your service representative.

Enlarging or reducing an original image ([Zoom])

Copy an original image enlarged or reduced by an arbitrary zoom ratio.

You can specify the zoom ratio by automatically specifying it according to the size of the original and the paper size, by selecting from the registered zoom ratios, or by manually entering an arbitrary zoom ratio.

  1. Tap [Basic] - [Zoom].

    Setting

    Description

    [Auto]

    Automatically makes a copy with the optimal zoom ratio to match the image of the original with the paper size. This is convenient because you do not need to specify the zoom ratio.

    [x 1.0]

    Copies an image in the original with the same size as for the original (x1.0).

    [Enlarge]

    Select a preset zoom when enlarging a standard-size original onto a standard-size piece of paper for copying.

    [Reduce]

    Select a preset zoom when reducing a standard-size original onto a standard-size piece of paper for copying.

    [Minimal]

    Places an original image in the center after slightly reducing the original size when copying.

    Select this option when copying the entire original image, including its edges.

    [Manual]

    Manually specify the zoom ratios that are different in the vertical and horizontal directions.

    [Set Zoom Ratio]

    Makes a copy at the registered zoom ratio.

Using the Duplex/Combine function ([Duplex/Combine])

Copies an original onto both sides of paper. A two-page original is reduced and copied on the same side of a single sheet of paper.

  1. Tap [Basic] - [Duplex/Combine].

    Setting

    Description

    [Original > Copy]

    Select a combination of original scanning side (Simplex/Duplex) and original printing side (Simplex/Duplex).

    To scan a 2-sided original, specify whether to set the original to Top Bind or Left Bind/Right Bind in [Original Binding Pos.]. To make a 2-sided copy, specify whether to set a copy to Top Bind or Left Bind/Right Bind in [Output Bind Direction].

    [Combine]

    Select whether to reduce and copy a two-page original on the same side of a single sheet of paper.

    [Original Direction]

    Specify the orientation of the loaded original.

    [Original Binding Pos.]

    Select the original binding position when loading a 2-sided original.

    • [Auto]: The binding position of the original is specified automatically. When the long side of the original is 11-11/16 inches (297 mm) or less, the binding position is set to the long side of the paper. When the long side of the original exceeds 11-11/16 inches (297 mm), the binding position is set to the short side of the paper.

    • [Top]: Select this option when the binding position is set to the top of the original.

    • [Left Bind]: Select this option when the binding position is set to the left of the original.

    • [Right Bind]: Select this option when the binding position is set to the right of the original.

    [Output Bind Direction]

    Select the binding position when printing onto both sides of sheets of paper.

    • [Auto]: The binding position of a copy is specified automatically. When the long side of the original is 11-11/16 inches (297 mm) or less, the binding position is set to the long side of the paper. When the long side of the original exceeds 11-11/16 inches (297 mm), the binding position is set to the short side of the paper.

    • [Top]: Select this option when setting the binding position to the top of a copy.

    • [Left Bind]: Select this option when setting the binding position to the left of a copy.

    • [Right Bind]: Select this option when setting the binding position to the right of a copy.

Setting copy finishing ([Finishing])

Specify how to feed out copied sheets of paper.

  1. Tap [Basic] - [Finishing].

    Setting

    Description

    [Group/Sort]

    Select the output method when making multiple copies.

    • [Auto]: Automatically switches Group and Sort depending on the number of sheets of the loaded original and the number of copies. If you load originals of multiple pages and specify multiple copies, the mode is automatically switched to Sort in order to process output. If other conditions are set, output processing is carried out in Group mode.

    • [Collate (By Set)]: Feeds out copies separately one by one, for example: "12345", "12345", and "12345".

    • [Group]: Feeds out copies separately page by page like "111", "222", "333", "444", and "555".

    [Offset]

    Select [Yes] when sorting by copies or by page to feed out paper.

    If [Offset] is specified while the Finisher or Job Separator is installed, the printed sheets are fed out and stacked on top of each other with each copy or page set staggered to separate them.

    If the Finisher or Job Separator is not installed, the printed sheets are fed out and sorted by copies or page in an alternating crisscross pattern when [Offset] is specified while the following conditions are satisfied.

    • 8-1/2  11, A4, or B5 paper is used

    • Loading paper of the same size and type in the short edge feed and long edge feed directions

    • Specifying Auto Paper for the paper size setting

    [Staple/Punch]

    [Staple]: Select a binding position to staple sheets.

    • [Corner]: Each set of printed sheets is stapled in a corner (top left or top right) before it is output.

    • [2 Position]: Each set of printed sheets is stapled at two positions (in the top, left, or right) before it is output.

    • [Position Setting]: Select the binding position and original loading direction. If [Auto] is specified for the binding position, the binding position is determined automatically based on the direction of the loaded original.

    [Punch]: Select binding positions when punching sheets.

    • [Position Setting]: Select the punch position and original loading direction. If [Auto] is specified for the punch position, the punch position is determined automatically based on the direction of the loaded original.

    [Fold/Bind]

    Select how to fold or bind paper.

    • [Half-Fold]: Feeds out a copied sheet by folding it in two.

    • [Center Staple & Fold]: Staples and feeds out a copied sheet by folding it in two.

    • [Tri-Fold]: Feeds out a copied sheet by folding it in three.

Tips
  • The option is required to use [Staple/Punch] or [Fold/Bind]. For details on the required option, refer to [Copy options] .

Rotating the original image to suit the paper orientation ([Auto Image Rotation])

In general use, this machine automatically rotates the original image according to the paper direction to make a copy. Turning [Auto Image Rotation] OFF as needed enables you to make a copy without rotating the original image. This function is available when you want to copy only a part of the original.

  1. Tap [Basic] - [Auto Image Rotation].

Copy Settings ([Scan Setting])

Specifying the original binding position ([Binding Position])

Specify the binding position to suit the orientation of the target original.

  1. Tap [Scan Setting] - [Binding Position].

    Setting

    Description

    [Auto]

    Automatically configures the binding position of the original.

    • When the long side of the original is 11-11/16 inches (297 mm) or less, the binding position is set to the long side of the paper.

    • When the long side of the original exceeds 11-11/16 inches (297 mm), the binding position is set to the short side of the paper.

    [Top]

    Select this option when the binding position is set to the top of the original.

    [Left]

    Select this option when the binding position is set to the left of the original.

    [Right]

    Select this option when the binding position is set to the right of the original.

Selecting the appropriate image quality level for the original ([Original Type])

Select the optimum settings for the original to copy it at the optimum image quality.

  1. Tap [Scan Setting] - [Original Type].

    Setting

    Description

    [Text]

    Copies an original, which consists primarily of text, at the optimum image quality level.

    This function sharpens the edges of each character, creating easy-to-read images.

    [Dot Matrix Original]

    Copies an original, that primarily consists of text such as thin or faint characters, at the optimum image quality level.

    This function reproduces text using high pixel density, creating easy-to-read text.

    [Copied Paper]

    Copies the original, which is output with an even density from the copier or printer, at the optimum image quality level.

    [Text/Photo]

    Copies the original, which consists of text and photos, at the optimum level of image quality.

    This function sharpens the edges of each character and reproduces smoother photos.

    • [Photo Paper]: Select this option to scan an original that contains photos printed on photographic paper.

    • [Printed Photo]: Select this option to scan the printed original such as a brochure or catalog.

    [Photo]

    Copies an original consisting only of photos at the optimum image quality level.

    • [Photo Paper]: Select this option to scan an original printed on photographic paper.

    • [Printed Photo]: Select this option to scan the printed original such as a brochure or catalog.

Specifying the original loading direction ([Original Direction])

When scanning a 2-sided original, specify the original loading direction so that the vertical direction of the scanned original is set correctly.

  1. Tap [Scan Setting] - [Original Direction], and specify the original loading direction.

Scanning originals of different sizes ([Mixed Original])

Even for an original with pages of different sizes, by using the ADF, you can scan data while detecting the size of each page.

NOTICE
  • Load all the original pages into the ADF so that the tops of the pages are at the back or left side of the machine.

  1. Tap [Scan Setting] - [Mixed Original].

Scanning originals with folds ([Z-Folded Original])

If a folded original is loaded into the ADF, the original size may not be able be detected accurately. When [Z-Folded Original] is specified, the original size can be accurately detected even for the folded original sheets.

NOTICE
  • Unfold the folded original sheets before loading them into the ADF. If a folded original is not unfolded before scanning, a paper jam may occur or the size may not be correctly detected.

  1. Tap [Scan Setting] - [Z-Folded Original].