2-Sided Printing
What Is 2-Sided Printing?
Printing the original onto both sides of the paper is called 2-sided printing.
This section introduces the 2 settings procedures detailed below.
1. Print onto paper that is the same size as the original size
2. Reduce the size of the print contents so that you can print 2 pages onto a single side
The following is recommended
Use 2-sided printing in circumstances such as these.
When you want to create a booklet-like finish
When you want to keep paper costs down
Target Jobs
Does not depend on the file format.
Target Tools
Touch panel (machine store jobs) | Printer Driver | Print Manager | Machine Hot Folder | Hot Folder |
|---|---|---|---|---|
- | . | . | . | . |
Assumed Operating Environment
Item Name | Contents |
|---|---|
OS | Windows 10 |
Application | Adobe Acrobat Reader DC |
Printer Driver | PS Plug-in Driver |
Option | Finisher For details about the Finisher, refer to the "Name and Specifications of Each Component in Paper Output Options" of [Specifications]. |
NOTICE
- The actual screen displayed may differ depending on the application version or revision, and the environment you are using.
Tips
- When setting up the printer driver, make sure you check that none of the previous settings are left in any of the item tabs. If any of the previous settings do remain, make sure you clear them.
Procedure for 2-Sided Printing (Full Size)
This section describes the procedure for making 2-sided prints of A4-sized originals onto A4-sized paper using the PS Plug-in Driver.
1
Open the original in the application, and click [Print] in the [File] menu.
2
Select the printer to use for printing, and click [Properties].
3
Select the [Layout] tab, and configure the items.
For details about the settings, refer to the [Layout] tab settings (described after the procedure).
4
Select the [Paper] tab, and click [Acquire Tray and Paper Data].
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5
For [Paper Tray], select a paper feed tray in which A4 paper (long edge) has been loaded, and click [OK].
6
Enter the [Copies] you want to print on the [Print] screen.
7
Click [Print].
[Layout] tab settings
Item | Setting Value |
|---|---|
[2-Sided] | Add check mark |
[Binding Position] | [Left Bind] |
[Original Size] | [A4] |
[Original Orientation] | [Portrait] |
Procedure for 2-Sided Printing (2 in 1 + 2-Sided)
This section describes a procedure for reducing the size of an A4-sized 32-page original, performing a 2 in 1 imposition, and performing 2-sided printing onto A4 paper using a PS Plug-in Driver.
1
Open the original in the application, and click [Print] in the [File] menu.
2
Select the printer you want to use for printing, and then click [Properties].
3
Select the [Layout] tab, and configure the items.
For details about the settings, refer to the [Layout] tab settings (described after the procedure).
4
Select the [Paper] tab, and click [Acquire Tray and Paper Data].
"
" is displayed if tray / paper information is successfully obtained."
" is displayed if you were unable to acquire tray / paper information. Check to see if parts such as the optional paper feed tray are mounted properly.
5
In [Paper Tray], select the paper feed tray in which A4 paper (short edge) has been loaded, and click [OK].
6
Enter the [Copies] you want to print on the [Print] screen.
7
Click [Print].
[Layout] tab settings
Item | Setting Value |
|---|---|
[2-Sided] | Add check mark |
[Imposition] | [2 in 1 (Full Size)] |
[Binding Position] | [Left Bind] |
[Original Size] | [A4] |
[Original Orientation] | [Portrait] |
[Paper Size] | [A4] |
[Fit to Paper Size] | Add check mark |
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