Collating Copies

You can select the Finishing modes to collate output in various ways, either by pages or copy sets.

For information on the optional products required to use this function, see "Optional Products Required for Each Function."

Specifying the Finishing Mode

Other Modes Compatible with Finishing

Finishing Features Available with Each Optional Unit

Maximum Number of Sheets You Can Staple

IMPORTANT
Be sure to correctly set the paper type. If the type of paper is not set correctly, it may adversely affect image quality. 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, clear film, vellums, 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.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to correctly set the paper type. If the type of paper is not set correctly, it may adversely affect image quality. 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, clear film, vellums, 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

Press

→ [Copy].

Press [Options] → [Finishing].

Select the output destination → press [Next].

This screen is only displayed when both the finisher and the High Capacity Stacker-H1 are attached.

If this screen is not displayed, proceed to step 4.

If you select [Finisher], proceed to step 4.

If you select [Stacker], select the output destination from the drop-down list.

NOTE
If you select [Stacker], you can change the output destination for each job to either [Stack Area] or [Output Tray].

Set the desired finishing mode.


When the Output Destination Is Set to the Finisher	When the Output Destination is set to the Stack Area of the Stacker

Collating Copies into Sets in Page Order (Collate):

Collating Copies into Groups of the Same Page (Group):

Collating Pages and Stapling (Staple):

Collating Copies into Sets in Page Order (Collate):

When printing multiple copies of an original, you can collate the output into separate copies.

Example: Three copies of each page collated in page order

Press [Collate (Page Order)] → [OK].

Collating Copies into Groups of the Same Page (Group):

When printing multiple copies of an original, you can group each page together.

Example: Three copies of each page grouped by page

Press [Group (Same Pages)] → [OK].

Collating Pages and Stapling (Staple):

When printing multiple copies of an original, you can staple the output for separate copies.

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 and position → press [OK].

If you select [Saddle Stitch], you can specify the following settings:

Selecting the paper

Press [Change] for <Select Paper> → select the paper source → press [OK].

Trimming the edges of the booklet

When both the Booklet Trimmer-F1 and Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1 are attached to the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO:

Press [Trim] → select [Specify by Finishing Size] or [Specify by Trim Width] → select [Vertical Trim] or [3-Way Trim] → specify the desired finishing size or trim width → press [OK] → [OK].

When only the Booklet Trimmer-F1 is attached to the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO:

Press [Trim].

Adjusting the trim position

When both the Booklet Trimmer-F1 and Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1 are attached to the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO:

Press [Trim] → [Adjust Trim Position] → adjust the trim position using [-] or [+] → press [OK] → [OK].

When only the Booklet Trimmer-F1 is attached to the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO:

Press [Adjust] → [Adjust Trim Width] → specify the trim width →press [OK] → [Close].

Adjusting the strength of the saddle press

Press [Saddle Press] → adjust the strength of the saddle press → press [OK].

Adding a cover

Press [Add Cover] → select whether to print on the cover → press [OK].

If you feed cover paper from the Document Insertion Unit-N1, select [Leave Blank].

Changing the saddle stitch position

When both the Booklet Trimmer-F1 and Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1 are attached to the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO:

Press [Change Fold/Stitch Pos.] → select the paper size → adjust the saddle stitch position using [-] or [+] → press [OK] → [Close].

When only the Booklet Trimmer-F1 is attached to the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO:

Press [Adjust] → [Change Fold/Stitch Pos.] → select the paper size → adjust the saddle stitch position using [-] or [+] → press [OK] → [Close].

When the Booklet Finisher-T1 is attached:

Press [Change Fold/Stitch Pos.] → select the paper size → adjust the saddle stitch position using [-] or [+] → press [OK] → [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 load preprinted paper to use as the cover page into the document insertion unit, you must load the paper face up. The following shows the paper weight that you can use when the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO is attached. For the cover page and main document: 52 g/m2 to 300 g/m2 (14 lb bond to 110 lb cover) The following shows the paper weight that you can use when the Booklet Finisher-T1 is attached. For the main document: 60 g/m2 to 220 g/m2 (16 lb bond to 80 lb cover) For the cover page: 60 g/m2 to 256 g/m2 (16 lb bond to 140 lb index) The [Saddle Stitch] mode can be set only if 2-Sided Copying is set. The accuracy of folds created in the Saddle Stitch mode may vary, depending on the paper type and the number of sheets. The Trim mode can be set if the Booklet Trimmer-F1 or the Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1 is attached to the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO.

IMPORTANT

The paper used for the cover page must be the same size as that which is used for the main document.

If you load preprinted paper to use as the cover page into the document insertion unit, you must load the paper face up.

The following shows the paper weight that you can use when the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO is attached.

For the cover page and main document: 52 g/m2 to 300 g/m2 (14 lb bond to 110 lb cover)

The following shows the paper weight that you can use when the Booklet Finisher-T1 is attached.

For the main document: 60 g/m2 to 220 g/m2 (16 lb bond to 80 lb cover)

For the cover page: 60 g/m2 to 256 g/m2 (16 lb bond to 140 lb index)

The [Saddle Stitch] mode can be set only if 2-Sided Copying is set.

The accuracy of folds created in the Saddle Stitch mode may vary, depending on the paper type and the number of sheets.

The Trim mode can be set if the Booklet Trimmer-F1 or the Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1 is attached to the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO.

NOTE
To use the Saddle Stitch mode, the original must already be in booklet form, as shown in the illustration above. (See "Booklet Mode.")

Press [Close].

Other Modes Compatible with Finishing

Hole Punch

The machine punches two or more holes in the output. You can also choose the position of the punch holes (left/right).

NOTE
The number of holes that can be punched varies depending on the type of puncher unit of the attached finisher.

Fold

The output is described below.

Z-Fold

The machine Z-folds A3 or A4R paper into A4 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

If the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO is attached, a maximum of five sheets can be saddle folded together, and then output.

If the Booklet Finisher-T1 is attached, a single sheet of paper is saddle folded at a time, and then output.

IMPORTANT
The Saddle Stitch mode can be set only if the 2-Sided Copying is set. If the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO is attached, the following paper sizes can be saddle folded: 330 mm x 483 mm, 305 mm x 457 mm, 320 mm x 450 mm (SRA3), A3, B4, A4R, 13" x 19", 12" x 18", 12 5/8" x 17 11/16", 11" x 17", LGL, LTRR, or custom size (210 mm x 279.4 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (8 1/4" x 11" to 13" x 19 1/4")) If the Booklet Finisher-T1 is attached, the following paper sizes can be saddle folded: 305 mm x 457 mm, A3, B4, A4R, 12" x 18", 11" x 17", LGL, or LTRR

IMPORTANT

The Saddle Stitch mode can be set only if the 2-Sided Copying is set.

If the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO is attached, the following paper sizes can be saddle folded: 330 mm x 483 mm, 305 mm x 457 mm, 320 mm x 450 mm (SRA3), A3, B4, A4R, 13" x 19", 12" x 18", 12 5/8" x 17 11/16", 11" x 17", LGL, LTRR, or custom size (210 mm x 279.4 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (8 1/4" x 11" to 13" x 19 1/4"))

If the Booklet Finisher-T1 is attached, the following paper sizes can be saddle folded: 305 mm x 457 mm, A3, B4, A4R, 12" x 18", 11" x 17", LGL, or LTRR

Double Parallel Fold

The A4R paper is folded outward 4 times.

IMPORTANT
If you want the printed side to be folded inside, select [Up (Reverse Order)] for [Face Up/Face Down].

Rotate 90 Degrees

If the copies 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 you select the available paper size manually 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 is collated.

IMPORTANT

You can only set [Rotate 90 Degrees] in the following cases:

If you select the available paper size manually

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 is collated.

Offset

If you set [Offset], you can specify the number of copy sets to offset. The copies 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 copying a single page original, or copying on nonstandard size paper, 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

When both the Booklet Trimmer-F1 and Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1 are attached:

The machine trims the fore edges and top/bottom of prints in the Saddle Stitch mode.

When only the Booklet Trimmer-F1 is attached:

The machine trims the fore edges of prints in the Saddle Stitch mode.

IMPORTANT
You can set [Trim] only if you select [Saddle Stitch].

If both the Booklet Trimmer-F1 and Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1 are attached, you can select the fore-edge trimming individually.

Saddle Press

This mode enables you to compress a saddle stitched booklet spine.

IMPORTANT
The Saddle Press mode is set automatically when you select [Saddle Stitch].

NOTE
To make sure that the [Saddle Press] setting is effective, you must saddle stitch more than nine sheets of paper (including one cover sheet).

Specify Number of Copies to Stack

You can specify the number of copy sets to stack to the stacker.

IMPORTANT
You can set [Specify No. of Copies Stack] only if you select [Stack Area] for the <Stacker Output Destination>.

Finishing Features Available with Each Optional Unit

: Available

-: Unavailable

Optional Unit	Collate (Page Order)	Group (Same Pages)	Offset	Rotate 90 Degrees	Staple			Hole Punch	Multiple Hole Punch
Optional Unit	Collate (Page Order)	Group (Same Pages)	Offset	Rotate 90 Degrees	Corner	Double	Saddle Stitch	Hole Punch	Multiple Hole Punch
None			-		-	-	-	-	-
Copy Tray-R2			-		-	-	-	-	-
Staple Finisher-W1 PRO				-			-	-	-
Staple Finisher-W1 PROand Puncher Unit			*1	-			-	*1	-
Staple Finisher-W1 PRO and Multi Function Professional Puncher-A1			*1	-			-	*1	*1
Staple Finisher-W1 PRO and Paper Folding Unit-J1				-			-	-	-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO				-				-	-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO and Puncher Unit			*1	-				*1	-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO and Multi Function Professional Puncher-A1			*1	-				*1	*1
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO and Paper Folding Unit-J1				-				-	-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO and Booklet Trimmer-F1				-				-	-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO, Booklet Trimmer-F1, and Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1				-				-	-
High Capacity Stacker-H1			*2	-	-	-	-	-	-
Staple Finisher-T1				-			-	-	-
Staple Finisher-T1 and External Hole Puncher				-			-		-
Booklet Finisher-T1				-				-	-
Booklet Finisher-T1 and External Hole Puncher				-					-

Optional Unit	Fold		Trim		Face Up/Face Down	Saddle Press
Optional Unit	Saddle Fold	Z-Fold, C-Fold, Half Fold, Accordion Z-Fold, Double Parallel Fold	Fore Edges of Booklet	Top/Bottom of Booklet	Face Up/Face Down	Saddle Press
None	-	-	-	-		-
Copy Tray-R2	-	-	-	-		-
Staple Finisher-W1 PRO	-	-	-	-		-
Staple Finisher-W1 PROand Puncher Unit	-	-	-	-		-
Staple Finisher-W1 PRO and Multi Function Professional Puncher-A1	-	-	-	-		-
Staple Finisher-W1 PRO and Paper Folding Unit-J1	-		-	-		-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO		-	-	-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO and Puncher Unit		-	-	-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO and Multi Function Professional Puncher-A1		-	-	-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO and Paper Folding Unit-J1			-	-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO and Booklet Trimmer-F1		-		-
Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO, Booklet Trimmer-F1, and Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1
High Capacity Stacker-H1	-	-	-	-		-
Staple Finisher-T1	-	-	-	-		-
Staple Finisher-T1 and External Hole Puncher	-	-	-	-		-
Booklet Finisher-T1		-	-	-		-
Booklet Finisher-T1 and External Hole Puncher		-	-	-		-

*1 When using custom paper sizes, and both the Hole Punch mode and the Offset mode are set, the edge of paper may become curled or creased. In this case, set the Offset mode to 'Off'.

*2 This mode is available only if you set the output destination to [Stack Area] of the stacker.

Maximum Number of Sheets You Can Staple

The maximum number of sheets that can be stapled differs, depending on the paper size.

When the Staple Finisher-W1 PRO or Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO is attached

Paper Size	Corner	Double	Saddle Stitch*
330 x 483 mm	-	-	25 sheets
305 x 457 mm	-	-	25 sheets
SRA3	-	-	25 sheets
A3	50 sheets	50 sheets	25 sheets
A4R	50 sheets	50 sheets	25 sheets
A4	100 sheets	100 sheets	-
A5R	-	-	-
A5	-	-	-

* You can set Saddle Stitch only if the Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO is attached.

When the Staple Finisher-T1 or Booklet Finisher-T1 is attached

Paper Size	Corner	Double	Saddle Stitch*1
305 x 457 mm (12" x 18")	-	-	16 sheets
SRA3 (12 5/8" x 17 11/16")	-	-	-
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	-
B5R	-	-	-
B5	50 sheets	50 sheets	-
A5R	-	-	-
A5	-	-	-
11" x 17"	30 sheets	30 sheets	16 sheets
LGL	30 sheets	30 sheets	16 sheets
LTRR	30 sheets	30 sheets	16 sheets
LTR	50 sheets	50 sheets	-
EXEC	50 sheets	50 sheets	-
STMTR	-	-	-
STMT	-	-	-

*1 You can set Saddle Stitch only if the Booklet Finisher-T1 is attached.

NOTE
For information on the original orientation and paper orientation when performing stapling, see "Relationship Between the Original Orientation and Paper Orientation."

NOTE
For information on optional products, see the following: Copy Tray-R2 Staple Finisher-W1 PRO/Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO/Puncher Unit-BT1/Puncher Unit-BU1 Staple Finisher-T1/Booklet Finisher-T1/External 2/4 Hole Puncher-C1/External 4 Hole Puncher-C1 Paper Folding Unit-J1 If [Finishing] is not set, sheets are output in the same way as when [Group (Same Pages)] is set. If [Auto Collate] is set to 'On', the Collate or Offset Collate mode is automatically set when you place your originals in the feeder. (See "Enabling Auto Collating.") You can display the detailed information of the selected paper by pressing [Details].

NOTE

For information on optional products, see the following:

Copy Tray-R2

Staple Finisher-W1 PRO/Booklet Finisher-W1 PRO/Puncher Unit-BT1/Puncher Unit-BU1

Staple Finisher-T1/Booklet Finisher-T1/External 2/4 Hole Puncher-C1/External 4 Hole Puncher-C1

Paper Folding Unit-J1

If [Finishing] is not set, sheets are output in the same way as when [Group (Same Pages)] is set.

If [Auto Collate] is set to 'On', the Collate or Offset Collate mode is automatically set when you place your originals in the feeder. (See "Enabling Auto Collating.")

You can display the detailed information of the selected paper by pressing [Details].