Collating Prints

You can select Finishing modes to collate print output in various ways, by pages or print sets.
For information on the optional products required to use this function, see "Optional Products Required for Each Function (imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9280 PRO/C9270 PRO)" or "Optional Products Required for Each Function (imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7270/C7260)."
As an example, the procedure for printing files that are stored in a Mail Box is explained in this section.
IMPORTANT
This mode can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box or a PDF or XPS file.
The Saddle Stitch and Fold modes can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box.
Be sure to correctly set the paper type. If the type of paper is not set correctly, it could adversely affect the quality of the image. Moreover, the fixing unit may become dirty, or the paper could jam, and a service repair may be needed.
The Finishing modes cannot be set if custom size, envelopes, transparencies, tracing paper, or labels is selected.
If you set the Staple, Hole Punch, or Z-Fold mode, the side of the paper which is printed on will always be output face down.

Specifying the Finishing Mode

1.
Press [Access Stored Files] → [Mail Box].
2.
Select the desired Mail Box → select the desired file → press [Print].
3.
Press [Change Print Settings] → [Finishing].
To change the paper source, see "Paper Selection."
4.
Set the desired finishing mode.
Select [Collate (Page Order)], [Group (Same Pages)], or [Staple].
Page Order (Collate):
Same Page (Group):
Page Order (Staple):
Page Order (Collate):
When printing multiple copies of a file, you can collate the output into separate prints.
Example: Three prints of each page collated in page order
Press [Collate (Page Order)] → [OK].
Same Page (Group):
When printing multiple copies of a file, you can group each page together.
Example: Three prints of each page grouped by page
Press [Group (Same Pages)] → [OK].
Page Order (Staple):
When printing multiple copies of a file, you can staple the output for separate prints.
If you select [Corner]:
Staples the output in one location.
If you select [Double]:
Staples the output in two locations, on the left or right side.
If you select [Saddle Stitch]:
Staples the output in two locations along the saddle stitch position.
Press [Staple] → [Next].
Select the stapling type → press [Next].
Select the stapling position → press [OK].
If you select [Saddle Stitch], you can add a cover.
To add a cover, press [Add Cover] → select whether to print on the cover → press [OK].
If you are feeding cover paper from the Document Insertion Unit-H1, Document Insertion Unit-J1, or Document Insertion/Folding Unit-G1, select [Leave Blank].
To change the paper for the main document or cover, press [Change] for <Select Paper> → select the paper to use → press [OK].
You can change the saddle stitch position according to the paper size.
If you want to adjust the saddle stitch position, press [Change Fold/Stitch Pos.] → select the paper size. Adjust the saddle stitch position using [-] or [+] → press [OK] → [OK].
If you select [Saddle Stitch], you can set [Trim].
If you want to adjust trim width, press [Adjust Trim Width] → adjust the trim width → press [OK].
IMPORTANT
The paper used for the cover page must be the same size as that which is used for the main document.
If you are loading preprinted paper to use as the cover page into the document insertion unit, you must load the paper face up.
When using Booklet Finisher-K1, use the paper shown below.
Main document: 60 to 220 g/m2
Cover paper: Up to 300 g/m2
When using Booklet Finisher-L1, use the paper shown below.
Main document: 60 to 220 g/m2
Cover paper: Up to 256 g/m2
The [Saddle Stitch] mode can be set only if 2-Sided Printing is set.
The accuracy of folds created in the Saddle Stitch mode may vary depending on the paper type and the number of sheets.

Other Modes Compatible with Finishing

Hole Punch

The machine punches two or more holes in the output.

Fold

The output is described below.
Z-Fold
The machine Z-folds A3, B4, or A4R paper into A4, B5, or A5 size, respectively.
IMPORTANT
If you specify the Z-Fold mode with the Staple mode, and the number of sheets that are Z-folded exceeds 10, the prints will be collated, but not stapled.
C-Fold
The A4R paper is folded three times in a C-fold.
IMPORTANT
If you want the printed side to be folded inside, select [Up (Reverse Order)] for [Face Up/Face Down].
Half Fold
The machine folds A4R paper into A5 size.
Accordion Z-Fold
The A4R paper is folded outward three times.
IMPORTANT
If you want the printed side to be folded inside, select [Up (Reverse Order)] for [Face Up/Face Down].
Saddle Fold
The machine folds a paper into half of its size.
IMPORTANT
330 mm x 483 mm, 305 mm x 457 mm, 320 mm x 450 mm (SRA3), A3, B4, A4R, Custom Size (210 mm x 279.3 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm) paper can be saddle folded when the Booklet Finisher-K1 is attached.
305 mm x 457 mm, A3, B4, A4R paper can be saddle folded when the Booklet Finisher-L1 is attached.
The Saddle Fold mode can be set only if the 2-Sided Printing is set.
A maximum of five sheets can be folded together and output with Saddle Fold.
Double Parallel Fold
The A4R paper is folded outward 4 times.
NOTE
If you want the printed side to be folded inside, select [Up (Reverse Order)] for [Face Up/Face Down].

Rotate 90 Degrees

If the prints are of the same size, the sheets are automatically collated into sets arranged in page order. These sets are output in alternating directions as follows:
IMPORTANT
You can only set [Rotate 90 Degrees] in the following cases:
If the paper size is set to [Auto] on the Paper Size Selection screen
If the paper size compatible with Rotate 90 Degrees is loaded in both the horizontal and vertical directions
If [Paper Drawer Auto Selection On/Off] for the selected paper source is set to 'On' (See "Enabling Paper Drawer Auto Selection.")
If there is no paper which can be rotated, the output will be collated.

Offset

If you set [Offset], you can specify the number of print sets to offset. The prints are slightly offset vertically in the output tray as shown below.

Face Up/Face Down

You can specify whether the printed sheets are face up or face down, press [Face Up/Face Down] and select from the following:
[Auto]:
If you are printing a single page original, the printed sheets are output face up. Otherwise, the printed sheets are output face down.
[Face Down (Normal Order)]:
Printed sheets are always output face down.
[Face Up (Reverse Order)]:
Printed sheets are always output face up.

Trim

The edges of Saddle Stitched sheets are trimmed.
IMPORTANT
You can set [Trim] only if you select [Saddle Stitch].

Finishing features available with each optional unit

: Available
-: Unavailable
imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9280 PRO/C9270 PRO
Optional Unit
Collate (Page Order)
Group (Same Pages)
Offset
Rotate 90 Degrees
Staple
Hole Punch
Fold
Trim
Face Up/Face Down
Corner
Double
Saddle Stitch
Saddle Fold
Z-Fold, C-Fold, Half Fold, Accordion Z-Fold, Double Parallel Fold
None
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Copy Tray-P1
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Staple Finisher-K1
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Staple Finisher-K1 and Puncher Unit
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Staple Finisher-K1, Professional Puncher-C1, and Professional Puncher Integration Unit-B1
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Staple Finisher-K1 and Paper Folding Unit-G1
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Booklet Finisher-K1
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Booklet Finisher-K1 and Puncher Unit
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Booklet Finisher-K1, Professional Puncher-C1, and Professional Puncher Integration Unit-B1
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Booklet Finisher-K1 and Paper Folding Unit-G1
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Booklet Finisher-K1 and Inner Booklet Trimmer-A1
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imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7270/C7260
Optional Unit
Collate (Page Order)
Group (Same Pages)
Offset
Rotate 90 Degrees
Staple
Hole Punch
Fold
Trim
Face Up/Face Down
Corner
Double
Saddle Stitch
Saddle Fold
Z-Fold, C-Fold
None
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Copy Tray-P1
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Staple Finisher-L1
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Staple Finisher-L1 and Puncher
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Staple Finisher-L1 and Document Insertion/Folding Unit-G1
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Booklet Finisher-L1
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Booklet Finisher-L1 and Puncher
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Booklet Finisher-L1 and Document Insertion/Folding Unit-G1
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Maximum number of sheets you can staple

When the Staple Finisher-K1 or Booklet Finisher-K1 is attached
The maximum number of sheets that can be stapled differs, depending on the paper type, paper weight, and paper size.
Staple
Paper Type and Paper Weight
A3/B4/A4R
A4/B5
Corner/Double
Thin/Plain (52 to 80g/m2)
50 sheets
100 sheets
Plain (81 to 81.4 g/m2)
40 sheets
100 sheets
Plain (81.5 to 105 g/m2)
20 sheets
30 sheets
Heavy (106 to 200 g/m2)
5 sheets
10 sheets
Heavy (201 to 256 g/m2)
2 sheets
3 sheets
Heavy (257 to 300 g/m2)
2 sheets
2 sheets
Coated (106 to 200 g/m2)
5 sheets
2 sheets
Coated (201 to 256 g/m2)
3 sheets
2 sheets
Coated (257 to 300 g/m2)
2 sheets
2 sheets
Saddle Stitch*
Thin/Plain (60 to 81 g/m2)
20 sheets
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Plain (82 to 105 g/m2)
10 sheets
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Heavy (106 to 220 g/m2)
5 sheets
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Coated (106 to 209 g/m2)
5 sheets
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Coated (210 to 220 g/m2)
3 sheets
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* You can set Saddle Stitch only if the Booklet Finisher-K1 is attached.
When the Staple Finisher-L1 or Booklet Finisher-L1 is attached
The maximum number of sheets that can be stapled differs, depending on the paper size.
Paper Size
Corner
Double
Saddle Stitch*
305 mm x 457 mm
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16 sheets
SRA3
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A3
30 sheets
30 sheets
16 sheets
B4
30 sheets
30 sheets
16 sheets
A4R
30 sheets
30 sheets
16 sheets
A4
50 sheets
50 sheets
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B5R
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B5
50 sheets
50 sheets
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A5R
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A5
-
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* You can set Saddle Stitch only if the Booklet Finisher-L1 is attached.
NOTE
For information on the original orientation and paper orientation when performing stapling, see "Relationship Between the Original Orientation and Paper Orientation."

IMPORTANT
For information on the modes which cannot be set in combination with this mode, see "Unavailable Combination of Functions."
If you set Staple or Hole Punch, prints are always output with the printed face down.
NOTE
For information on optional products that can be used with the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C9280 PRO/C9270 PRO, see the following:
For information on optional products that can be used with the imageRUNNER ADVANCE C7270/C7260, see the following:
If [Finishing] is not set, the settings are the same as when [Group (Same Pages)] is set.
You can display the detailed information of the selected paper by pressing.
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