Optional Settings before Printing
- Change the color mode and print (Color)
- Enlarge or reduce an image (Zoom)
- Specifying paper (Paper)
- Printing on both sides of paper (Simplex/Duplex)
- Printing multiple pages on the same side of a single sheet (Combine)
- Stapled sheets (Staple)
- Punching the printed sheets (Punch)
- Folding/Biding (Fold/Bind)
- Outputting by sets (Group/Sort)
- Outputting each set in staggered position (Offset)
- Printing a sheet or book (Sheet/Book Print)
- Printing multiple pages in a PDF file, XPS file, or OOXML format file on the same side of a single sheet (Combination)
- Printing in a booklet format (Booklet)
- Adding margin on pages (Page Margin)
- Fine-tuning the print position (Image Shift)
- Inserting front and back covers (Cover Sheet)
- Inserting a different sheet into the specified page (Insert Sheet)
- Arrange the first page of the chapter on the front side (Chapters)
- Adding the date and time (Date/Time)
- Adding the page number (Page Number)
- Adding a stamp (Stamp)
- Adding a stamp on the entire page (Stamp Repeat)
- Adding information to the header/footer (Header/Footer)
- Composing stored images (Registered Overlay)
- Printing a concealed security watermark (Copy Protect)
Change the color mode and print ([Color])
You can change the color mode settings, used for file storage in the User Box, and print the file in new color.
Settings | Description |
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[Use Existing Color Setting] | Prints a file in the same color mode as used during storage. |
[Full Color] | Stores a file in full colors regardless of the mode selected for saving. |
[Black] | Stores a file in gray scale regardless of the color mode selected for saving. |
Enlarge or reduce an image ([Zoom])
You can zoom a file image and print it to the desired scale.
Settings | Description |
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[Settings when saving] | Print an original image in the zoom ratio you have set during image saving. |
[+]/[-] | Enter a zoom ratio manually. You can also enter the zoom ratio from the Keypad. To display the Keypad, tap the input area for the numeral. |
Fixed Zoom | Select a fixed zoom ratio to print on the standard-size paper. |
[Minimal] | Slightly reduces the size of the original, places the original image at the center position, and prints it out. Use this option to print the entire original image including its edges. |
[Zoom Ratio] | Prints the original in the preset scale. |
Specifying paper ([Paper])
Select a paper size and type and print a file.
Settings | Description |
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[Auto] | Tap this button to automatically select optimum sized paper for the original before printing. |
[1] - [4] | Specify paper for printing. |
[ | Tap this button to print onto the paper loaded into the Bypass Tray. |
Printing on both sides of paper ([Simplex/Duplex])
Select to print on a single side or both sides of a sheet of paper.
If you print on both sides of paper, you can reduce paper usage by half. You can save more sheets by combination of the Combine function.
Settings | Description |
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[Simplex/Duplex] | The original is printed either on a single side or on both sides of paper. |
[Continuous Print]*1 | This can be set if the [Simplex/Duplex] is set to [2-Sided]. Select this check box to print the next file on the rear side of paper after you have printed out a file consisting of odd-numbered pages. |
[Binding Position]*2 | This can be set if the [Simplex/Duplex] is set to [2-Sided]. Select the binding position. |
*1[Continuous Print] is displayed when Combine is selected for the User Box.
*2[Binding Position] is displayed when data is printed from an external memory.
Printing multiple pages on the same side of a single sheet ([Combine])
You can save sheets by reducing and copying multiple pages (such as 2, 4 or 8 pages) on the same side of a single sheet.
If [4in1] or [8in1] is selected, you can set the combined page layout to [Horizontal] or [Vertical].
You can save more sheets by combination of the 2-Sided copy function.
Stapled sheets ([Staple])
Each set of sheets can be stapled (at a corner or at two positions) and output automatically. This function is useful for preparing a project proposal or other booklet materials.
Settings | Description |
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[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. If [Auto] is specified for the binding position, the binding position is determined automatically based on the direction of print file. |
Tips
To use the Staple function, the optional Finisher is required.
Punching the printed sheets ([Punch])
Printed sheets are punched for filing and output. This function is useful when you want to bind printed materials in files.
Settings | Description |
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[Position Setting] | Select a position to punch. If the punch position is set to [Auto], the position to punch is determined automatically based on the direction of print file. |
Tips- To use the Punch function, the optional Finisher FS-534 and Punch Kit PK-520 or the optional Finisher FS-533 and Punch Kit PK-519 are required.
- The number of punched holes varies depending on the area you are in.
Folding/Biding ([Fold/Bind])
Printed sheets can be folded or bound and output automatically.
Half-Fold
Feeds out a printed sheet by folding it in two. Also select the unit by which the paper is folded from [By Copy Job (Multiple Sheets)], [1 Unit], and [By Page]. When you set [By Page], specify the number of pages to be folded at one time.
Tri-Fold
Feeds out a printed sheet by folding it in three. Also select the unit by which the paper is folded from [By Copy Job (Multiple Sheets)], [1 Unit], and [By Page]. When you set [By Page], specify the number of pages to be folded at one time.
Center Staple
Staples and feeds out a printed sheet by folding it in two.
Tips- To use the Half-Fold/Center Staple function, the optional Finisher FS-534 and Saddle Stitcher SD-511 are required.
- To use the Tri-Fold function, the optional Finisher FS-534 and Saddle Stitcher SD-511 are required.
- The Tri-Fold function is available when data is printed from the User Box, Secure Print User Box, Annotation User Box, or external memory.
Outputting by sets ([Group/Sort])
Select whether to sort the output sheets or group them when printing multiple sets of copies.
When you use both the Sort and Offset functions, the output position of each set is staggered to enable you to easily prepare handouts.
Settings | Description |
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[Group] | Select this item to feed out separately page by page such as "111", "222", "333", "444", and "555". |
[Sort] | Select this item to feed out copies separately one by one such as "12345", "12345", and "12345". |
Outputting each set in staggered position ([Offset])
When printing multiple sets of paper, you can offset the paper output position for easy separation.
If the Finisher or Job Separator JS-506 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 JS-506 is not installed, the printed sheets are fed out and sorted by copies or page in an alternating crisscross pattern when the following conditions are satisfied.
- 8-1/2
11, A4, or B5 paper is used - Paper of the same size and type is loaded with the
orientation in one paper tray and with the 
orientation in another tray - Specifying Auto Paper for the paper size setting
You can offset the paper output position by using the Sort and Offset functions. This function is useful to prepare handouts.
Printing a sheet or book ([Sheet/Book Print])
Select whether to print the currently selected sheet or the entire book when printing an OOXML format (.xlsx) file.
Settings | Description |
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[All Sheets] | Prints all sheets of the book. |
[Current Sheet] | Prints the currently selected sheet only. |
Tips- [Sheet/Book Print] is available when data is printed from external memory.
Printing multiple pages in a PDF file, XPS file, or OOXML format file on the same side of a single sheet ([Combination])
You can combine multiple pages in a PDF file, XPS file, or OOXML format file into a single page for printing to reduce paper consumption.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to combine pages. |
[No. of Page Combinations] | Specify the number of lines and columns (using up to 5 lines |
[Combination Method] | Select the page layout of either [Horizontal] or [Vertical] layout. |
[Combination Direction] | Set the layout of original images to be placed. |
[Layout Settings] | Set a space between images, a zoom ratio of images, and page margin.
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Tips- [Combination] is available when data is printed from external memory.
Printing in a booklet format ([Booklet])
The pages in the original data are arranged and spread out in booklet format and printed on both sides of sheets. You can also specify the binding position, or insert front and back covers.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to specify Booklet. |
[Left Bind]/[Right Bind] | Select the binding position of the printed sheets. |
[Fold/Bind] | Staples printed sheets in the center or fold them in the center before discharging.
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[Cover Sheet] | Specify this option to insert a different sheet of paper from text pages as the front cover of a booklet.
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Tips- To use the Half-Fold/Center Staple function, the optional Finisher FS-534 and Saddle Stitcher SD-511 are required.
Adding margin on pages ([Page Margin])
You can add a binding margin to each page. Set a binding position and a margin for each page.
If an image is displaced due to an excessive margin, you can shift the image in horizontal or vertical direction and return to its original position. This is useful to adjust the image position when you file print sheets.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to set a page margin. |
[Margin Position] | Select the paper binding position.
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[Margin Adjustment Value] | Adjust page the margin in the range 1/16 inch to 3/4 inch (0.1 mm to 20.0 mm). Adjust it by tapping [+]/[-] for the inch area, by tapping [+]/[-] or Keypad for the centimeter area. To display the Keypad, tap the input area for the numeral. |
Tips- If the positions of the staples or punched holes are different from the binding position, the positions of the staples or punched holes are given priority.
- If an image is partially lost due to incorrect margin setting, reduce the image size to print.
Fine-tuning the print position ([Image Shift])
You can fine tune the print position of the image upward, downward, rightward, and leftward with respect to the paper. Use this function when you want to make a fine adjustment, such as changing the print position a little or printing images in different positions between the front and back sides.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to shift an image. |
[Front Side]/[Back Side] | Adjust the image position on the print paper by shifting it in horizontal or vertical direction.
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[Apply on Back] | Set this item to use the same settings as used on the front side for the rear side of the print paper. |
Inserting front and back covers ([Cover Sheet])
You can insert cover sheets, which may be different from those used for the body, before the first page and after the end page of the original.
The front and rear cover sheets can be different from that of the text pages (in paper color and thickness). You can print them at the same time.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to specify Cover Sheet. |
[Front Cover] | Inserts a front cover.
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[Back Cover] | Inserts a back cover.
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Tips- Use the same size cover and body sheets, and stack them in the same orientation.
Inserting a different sheet into the specified page ([Insert Sheet])
You can insert a different sheet from other pages into a specified page.
You can insert a color paper and a thick paper. Also, you can print or not print the original data on the inserted sheet.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to specify Insert Sheet. |
[Insert Position] | Set a page number where you wish to insert a different sheet.
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[Insert Paper] | Select the paper tray loaded with the paper to be inserted. Use the same size of paper for the insert pages and text pages, and set them in the same direction. |
[Insert Type] | Specify to print a file on the insertion papers or not. |
Tips- You can specify up to 30 positions for insert sheets.
- Use insert sheets and text sheets of the same size, and stack them in the same orientation.
Arrange the first page of the chapter on the front side ([Chapters])
During 2-Side printing, the first page of each chapter is always printed on the front side of the sheet of paper used.
The first page of each chapter and the text pages are printed on the same sheets. Also, you can use a sheet different from text sheets for the first page of each chapter.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Tap [ON] to set the Chapters option. |
[Chapter Position] | Specify the chapter page to be printed on the front side.
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[Insert Chapter] | Select whether to use the same page or a different page for the chapter and the text.
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[Chapter Paper] | If [Insert Chapter] is set to [Copy Insert], select the paper tray containing the chapter paper. If the type of paper used for chapter papers and text papers differs, use the same size paper and stack them in the appropriate direction. |
Tips- You can set up to 30 positions for the first page of chapters.
- Make sure that the paper loaded for the first page of the chapter and for text copies are of the same size and orientation.
- When you set the Chapters function, the [Duplex/Combine] option is set to [2-Sided] automatically.
Adding the date and time ([Date/Time])
You can print the current date and time by selecting a print position and format.
The date and time can be printed either on all pages or only on the first page.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to print the date/time. |
[Date Format] | Select the date/time format. |
[Time Format] | Select the time format. If you do not want to print time, select [OFF]. |
[Pages] | Select the range of pages to print. |
[Text Details] | If necessary, select the print size and font. |
[Print Position] | If necessary, select the print position of the text. You can more finely adjust the print position in [Adjust Position]. |
Tips- This function is available when the Web browser function is disabled. When the optional Extension Memory is installed, this function is available regardless of whether the Web browser function is enabled or disabled.
Adding the page number ([Page Number])
You can print page and chapter numbers by selecting a print position and format.
Page and chapter numbers are printed on all pages.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to print page numbers. |
[Page Number Type] | Select the format of the page number. |
[Starting Page Number] | Enter the starting page number to be printed on the first page using Keypad. To display the Keypad, tap the input area for the numeral. For example, to print page numbers from the third page of the file, enter "-1". The first page of the file is counted as "-1", the second page as "0", and the third page is counted as "1". In [Starting Page Number], a page number is printed on pages 1 and later. If "2" is entered, page numbers are printed from the first page of the file as "2, 3", etc. in order. "-" (minus sign) changes to + each time you tap [*]. |
[Starting Chapter Number] | Enter the starting chapter number if an original is divided into chapters, and you want to print chapter numbers from the second chapter using Keypad. To display the Keypad, tap the input area for the numeral. You can specify chapter numbers only when you have selected [Chapter Page] in [Page Number Type]. For example, to print chapter numbers from the third chapter, enter "-1". The first chapter of the file is counted as "-1", and the second chapter as "0", and the third chapter is counted as "1". In [Starting Chapter Number], chapter number is printed on the chapters that are count as 1 and later. If "2" is entered, number is printed from the first page of the first chapter of the file as "2-1, 2-2". "-" (minus sign) changes to + each time you tap [*]. |
[Text Details] | If necessary, select the print size and font. |
[Print Position] | If necessary, select the print position of the text. You can more finely adjust the print position in [Adjust Position]. |
[Insert Sheet Setting] * | When you insert sheets using the Cover Sheet function of Insert Sheet function, specify whether or not to print a page number on the inserted sheet.
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*[Insert Sheet Setting] is displayed when data is printed from the following User Boxes.
User Box
Secure Document User Box
Annotation User Box
Tips- This function is available when the Web browser function is disabled. When the optional Extension Memory is installed, this function is available regardless of whether the Web browser function is enabled or disabled.
Adding a stamp ([Stamp])
Text such as "PLEASE REPLY" and "DO NOT COPY" are printed on the first page or all pages. You can select the text to be added from the registered fix stamps and arbitrary registered stamps.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to print a stamp. |
[Stamp Imprint] | Select the stamp you want to print. |
[Pages] | Select the range of pages to print. |
[Text Details] | If necessary, select the size of the text. |
[Print Position] | If necessary, select the print position of the text. You can more finely adjust the print position in [Adjust Position]. |
Tips- This function is available when the Web browser function is disabled. When the optional Extension Memory is installed, this function is available regardless of whether the Web browser function is enabled or disabled.
Adding a stamp on the entire page ([Stamp Repeat])
Stamp such as "Copy" and "Private" are printed on the entire page.
By printing text such as "Copy" or "Private" as a visible stamp, you can deter unauthorized copying.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to repeatedly print a stamp. |
[Stamp Repeat Type] | Select a stamp used. The date and time can also be printed.
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[Stamp Selection] | The registration status of the stamp is displayed. |
[Detail Setting] | Select the density, size, and pattern overwriting of print characters if necessary. |
[Change/Delete Position] | Allows to check, change or delete the stamp position settings if necessary. You can change the stamp sequence and insert a space between stamps. When you select up to four stamps, you can change their angle (within |
Tips- This function is available when the Web browser function is disabled. When the optional Extension Memory is installed, this function is available regardless of whether the Web browser function is enabled or disabled.
Adding information to the header/footer ([Header/Footer])
Add the date, time and any other desired text in the top and bottom margins (header/footer) of the specified page. You must register the information to be added for the header and footer in advance on this machine.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to print the header/footer. |
[Recall Header/Footer] | Select the header/footer to be printed. Select the header/footer from among those registered in advance. |
[Check/Change Temporarily] | If necessary, check or temporarily change the details of the program that is selected in [Recall Header/Footer].
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Tips- This function is available when the Web browser function is disabled. When the optional Extension Memory is installed, this function is available regardless of whether the Web browser function is enabled or disabled.
Composing stored images ([Registered Overlay])
You can recall registered overlay image and compose it to a file image. It will be useful to register frequently used overlay images.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to overlay with a registered image. |
[Recall Overlay Image] | Specify which side of the paper to compose the overlay image, and select an overlay image to be composed. Check the density, composition method, and preview of overlay image if necessary. If you set [Apply on Back], the image on the front side is composed on the back side of paper. |
[Pages] | Select the range of pages on which an overlay image is composed. |
Tips- To use this function, the optional Extension Memory is required.
Printing a concealed security watermark ([Copy Protect])
Text such as "Copy" and "Private" are printed as concealed text. This function is called the Copy Protect function.
When a copy-protected document is copied, the concealed security watermark appears on the entire page, thereby indicating that it is an unauthorized copy.
Settings | Description |
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[ON]/[OFF] | Select [ON] to print the copy protection text. |
[Copy Protect Type] | Select a stamp used. The date and time can also be printed.
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[Stamp Selection] | The registration status of the stamp is displayed. |
[Detail Setting] | Select the density, size, and pattern overwriting of print characters if necessary. |
[Copy Protect] | Select how to print the copy protect pattern. Also, you can set the pattern contrast if necessary. |
[Background Pattern] | Select a background pattern. |
[Change/Delete Position] | Allows to check, change or delete the stamp position settings if necessary. You can change the stamp sequence and insert a space between stamps. When you select up to four stamps, you can change their angle (within |
Tips- This function is available when the Web browser function is disabled. When the optional Extension Memory is installed, this function is available regardless of whether the Web browser function is enabled or disabled.