About Folding Unit FD-503

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 Print or Inside Print) 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

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.