Matching the Print Side for 1-Sided and 2-Sided Printing

You can print on paper with printed logos while taking into account the print side (front/back) by using [Print Side Priority]. This mode enables you to print the first page of your original on the front side for both 1-sided and 2-sided prints without changing the orientation of the paper.

Printing Example

Paper with Printed Logos
Original
Front Side
Back Side
1-Sided Printing
2-Sided Printing
Prints each page on the front side.
Prints odd numbered pages (first, third, etc.) on the front side.
To achieve the above print results, load paper in the orientations indicated below.
Printing Method
Paper Source
Paper Load Orientation
When [Speed Priority] is set
1-Sided Printing
Paper Drawer
Front side facing up
Multi-Purpose Tray
Front side facing down
2-Sided Printing
Paper Drawer
Front side facing down
Multi-Purpose Tray
Front side facing up
When [Print Side Priority] is set
1-Sided/2-Sided Printing
Paper Drawer
Front side facing down
Multi-Purpose Tray
Front side facing up
IMPORTANT
Automatic Paper Selection and Auto Drawer Switching are not available for paper sources set to [Print Side Priority].
If [Print Side Priority] has been set for a paper source, the print speed for 1-Sided Printing will be reduced.
To print using the [Print Side Priority] settings, load the paper indicated below. For other paper, the message <Load paper.> appears and the paper is not fed, or the [Print Side Priority] settings are disabled.
Paper size: 12" x 18", 11" x 17", LGL, LTR, LTRR, STMTR, or EXEC
Paper weight: 14 lb bond to 80 lb cover (52 to 220 g/m2)
Paper type: Thin, Plain 1, Plain 2, Plain 3, Recycled 1, Recycled 2, Recycled 3, Colour, Heavy 1, Heavy 2, Heavy 3, Bond, or Pre-punched
1.
Press (Settings/Registration).
2.
Press [Function Settings] → [Common] → [Paper Feed Settings].
3.
Press [Switch Feed Method].
4.
Press [Print Side Priority] for each paper source → [OK].
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