Perfect Binding

This mode enables you to print one-sided or two-sided originals in such a way that the prints are glued together to make a booklet.

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

The following paper sizes are recommended for the cover page and the main document when using the Perfect Binding mode.

Finishing Size	Main Document Size	Cover Page Size
COM (178 mm x 229 mm)	LTR (216 mm x 279 mm)	11" x 17" (279 mm x 432 mm)
B5 (182 mm x 257 mm)	A4 (210 mm x 297 mm)	A3 (297 mm x 420 mm)
A4 (210 mm x 297 mm)	226 mm x 310 mm	SRA3 (320 mm x 450 mm)
LTR (216 mm x 279 mm)	9" x 12" (229 mm x 305 mm)	13" x 19" (330 mm x 482 mm)

The table below shows the available finishing size according to the trimming setting.

Trimming Setting		X (Horizontal)	Y (Vertical)
Do Not Trim		7 1/8" to 8 1/2" (182.0 mm to 216.0 mm)	10 1/8" to 11 3/4" (257.0 mm to 297.0 mm)
Specify by Finishing Size	Vertical Trim	5 1/2" to 8 1/2" (138.0 mm to 216.0 mm)	10 1/8" to 11 3/4" (257.0 mm to 297.0 mm)
Specify by Finishing Size	3-Way Trim	5 1/2" to 8 1/2" (138.0 mm to 216.0 mm)	8" to 11 3/4" (203.0 mm to 297.0 mm)
Specify by Trim Width	Vertical Trim	1/4" to 2" (6.5 mm to 49.5 mm)	-
Specify by Trim Width	3-Way Trim	1/4" to 2" (6.5 mm to 49.5 mm)	1/4" to 1 5/8" (6.5 mm to 39.5 mm)

The number of sheets that can be bound differs according to the type of paper used for the main document. A job is canceled if you use a number of sheets other than below. These numbers may differ according to the paper you are using.

Paper	Maximum Number of Sheets	Minimum Number of Sheets
14 lb bond to 16 lb bond (52 g/m2 to 63 g/m2)	200	30
17 lb bond to 20 lb bond (64 g/m2 to 79 g/m2)	200	10
20 lb bond to 28 lb bond (80 g/m2 to 105 g/m2)	150	10
29 lb bond to 60 lb cover (106 g/m2 to 163 g/m2)	10 (as sheet insertions)

The available paper weight for the cover page differs, depending on the paper source. Use the paper shown in the table below.

Paper Source	Paper Weight
Main Unit	24 lb bond to 110 lb cover (90 g/m2 to 300 g/m2)
Document Insertion Unit-N	24 lb bond to 110 lb cover (90 g/m2 to 300 g/m2)

The table below shows the custom paper sizes that you can specify for the main document and the cover page. If you enter a value outside the setting range, a message prompting you to enter an appropriate value appears on the screen.

Main Document

Trimming Setting		X (Horizontal)	Y (Vertical)
Do Not Trim		Width of the Finishing Size (7 1/8" to 8 1/2" (182.0 mm to 216.0 mm))	Width of the Finishing Size (10 1/8" to 11 3/4" (257.0 mm to 297.0 mm))
Specify by Finishing Size	Vertical Trim	Width of the Finishing Size + 1/4" to 2" (6.5 mm to 49.5 mm) (7 1/8" to 9" (182.0 mm to 228.6 mm))	Width of the Finishing Size (10 1/8" to 11 3/4" (257.0 mm to 297.0 mm))
Specify by Trim Width	Vertical Trim
Specify by Finishing Size	3-Way Trim	Width of the Finishing Size + 1/4" to 2" (6.5 mm to 49.5 mm) (7 1/8" to 9" (182.0 mm to 228.6 mm))	Width of the Finishing Size + 1/2" to 3 1/8" (13.0 mm to 79.0 mm) (10 1/8" to 12 5/8" (257.0 mm to 320.0 mm))
Specify by Trim Width	3-Way Trim

Cover Page

Trimming Setting		X (Horizontal)	Y (Vertical)
Do Not Trim		14 3/8" (364.0 mm) to Twice the Size of the Main Document + 1 1/4" (30.5 mm) (14 3/8" to 18 1/4" (364.0 mm to 462.5 mm))	Width of the Finishing Size (10 1/8" to 11 3/4" (257.0 mm to 297.0 mm))
Specify by Finishing Size	Vertical Trim	14 3/8" (364.0 mm) to Twice the Size of the Main Document + 1 1/4" (30.5 mm) (14 3/8" to 19 1/4" (364.0 mm to 487.7 mm))	Width of the Finishing Size (10 1/8" to 11 3/4" (257.0 mm to 297.0 mm))
Specify by Trim Width	Vertical Trim
Specify by Finishing Size	3-Way Trim	14 3/8" (364.0 mm) to Twice the Size of the Main Document + 1 1/4" (30.5 mm) (14 3/8" to 19 1/4" (364.0 mm to 487.7 mm))	Width of the Finishing Size + 1/2" to 3 1/8" (13.0 mm to 79.0 mm) (10 1/8" to 13" (257.0 mm to 330.2 mm))
Specify by Trim Width	3-Way Trim

IMPORTANT
This mode can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box or a PDF file. The Perfect Binding mode can be set only if the Perfect Binder-E is attached. The Booklet mode and the Perfect Binding mode cannot be set if multiple documents in different resolution are selected in [Merge Files and Print]. If the thickness of a booklet bound using the Perfect Binding mode exceeds 1" (25 mm), a paper jam may occur. Be sure to correctly set the paper type. When printing on special types of paper, such as heavy paper, be sure to correctly set the paper type, especially if you are using heavy paper. 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 and require a service repair, or the paper could jam. Before performing perfect binding, we recommend you to check the curl state of a using paper type. You need to print out the main document and a cover to the finisher or stacker, and check that curl is within the following specified value. 1 Height of Curl: Less than +1/8" (3 mm) 2 Height of Curl: Less than -1/8" (3 mm) *3 Length of Curl: More than 5/8" (15 mm) If you use the paper type that curls easily exceeding the specified value for perfect binding, the following problems may occur: The finishing size of output is different from the specified one. Paper jam occurs. Error occurs.

IMPORTANT

This mode can be used only for printing a file stored in a mail box or a PDF file.

The Perfect Binding mode can be set only if the Perfect Binder-E is attached.

The Booklet mode and the Perfect Binding mode cannot be set if multiple documents in different resolution are selected in [Merge Files and Print].

If the thickness of a booklet bound using the Perfect Binding mode exceeds 1" (25 mm), a paper jam may occur.

Be sure to correctly set the paper type. When printing on special types of paper, such as heavy paper, be sure to correctly set the paper type, especially if you are using heavy paper. 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 and require a service repair, or the paper could jam.

Before performing perfect binding, we recommend you to check the curl state of a using paper type. You need to print out the main document and a cover to the finisher or stacker, and check that curl is within the following specified value.

*1 Height of Curl: Less than +1/8" (3 mm)

*2 Height of Curl: Less than -1/8" (3 mm)

*3 Length of Curl: More than 5/8" (15 mm)

If you use the paper type that curls easily exceeding the specified value for perfect binding, the following problems may occur:

The finishing size of output is different from the specified one.

Paper jam occurs.

Error occurs.

NOTE
The stacking limit of the optional Perfect Binder-E is 1000 sheets, or 5" (127 mm) in height of paper stack. If the paper stack exceeds the limit, printing stops temporarily. Printing resumes when the output in the stacker is removed. If, however, the Perfect Binder Continuous Kit-A is attached, the output in the stacker is automatically removed. Gluing becomes possible about 440 seconds after the internal heater of the optional Perfect Binder-E is turned on.

NOTE

The stacking limit of the optional Perfect Binder-E is 1000 sheets, or 5" (127 mm) in height of paper stack. If the paper stack exceeds the limit, printing stops temporarily. Printing resumes when the output in the stacker is removed. If, however, the Perfect Binder Continuous Kit-A is attached, the output in the stacker is automatically removed.

Gluing becomes possible about 440 seconds after the internal heater of the optional Perfect Binder-E is turned on.

Press

(Main Menu) → [Access Stored Files] → [Mail Box].

Select the desired Mail Box → select the desired file → press [Print].

Press [Change Print Settings].

Press [Options] → [Perfect Binding].

Select the paper to use for the cover page and the main document.

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

IMPORTANT
If you are using paper from 20 lb bond to 28 lb bond (80 g/m2 to 105 g/m2) for the main document and the output is more than 150 sheets, the booklet may not be made because of its thickness. In this case, a paper jam may occur. Reduce the number of pages in the main document. Be sure to correctly set the paper type. If the type of paper is not set correctly, the job may be canceled. Be sure to correctly set the finishing size. If the size of the cover matches either of the following conditions, a paper jam may occur. Trimmed:Trimming width of the fore edge of the cover is more than 2" (50 mm). Not Trimmed: Length of the finishing size exceeds the width of the stacker (about 11 3/4" (297 mm)), or the depth of the finishing size exceeds the height of the stacker (about 8 3/4" (221 mm)).

IMPORTANT

If you are using paper from 20 lb bond to 28 lb bond (80 g/m2 to 105 g/m2) for the main document and the output is more than 150 sheets, the booklet may not be made because of its thickness. In this case, a paper jam may occur. Reduce the number of pages in the main document.

Be sure to correctly set the paper type. If the type of paper is not set correctly, the job may be canceled.

Be sure to correctly set the finishing size. If the size of the cover matches either of the following conditions, a paper jam may occur.

Trimmed:Trimming width of the fore edge of the cover is more than 2" (50 mm).

Not Trimmed: Length of the finishing size exceeds the width of the stacker (about 11 3/4" (297 mm)), or the depth of the finishing size exceeds the height of the stacker (about 8 3/4" (221 mm)).

Set the finishing size.

If you do not want to trim the edge of the booklet, select [Do Not Trim].

If you want to trim the edge of the booklet by specifying the finishing size, press [Specify by Finishing Size] → select [Vertical Trim] or [3-Way Trim] then input the desired finishing size → press [OK].

If you want to trim the edge of the booklet by specifying the trim width, press [Specify by Trim Width] → select [Vertical Trim] or [3-Way Trim] then input the desired trim width → press [OK].

NOTE
If you want to register and edit the configured finishing size, press [Reg.].

Specify the perfect binding print settings.

Adding Flyleaves:

Inserting Sheets:

Selecting the Finishing Format:

Adding Flyleaves:

Press [Add Flyleaf].

Select the print settings in [Front Flyleaf] and [Back Flyleaf] → press [OK].

If you do not want to print on the flyleaves, select [Leave Blank].

If you feed paper for the flyleaf from the Document Insertion Unit-N, select [Leave Blank].

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

If you want to select the Stack Bypass-C when a paper size/type is already selected for the current or reserved job, press [Change MP Tray Paper].

IMPORTANT
You must select the same paper size for the flyleaf as that used for the main document. If you load preprinted paper to use as the flyleaf into the document insertion unit, you must load the paper face up.

Inserting Sheets:

Press [Insert Sheets].

Select the type of sheet insertions → press [Add].

Specify the detailed settings for the sheet insertions → press [OK].

To select the paper for the sheet insertions, press [Change] for <Select Paper> → select the paper source → press [OK].
If you selected [Change MP Tray Paper], select the paper size and type.

IMPORTANT
If you set a different paper size for the front flyleaf, back flyleaf, or insert sheets, the paper sizes for the other features are automatically changed to the new paper size. However, changing the paper source for a feature to a source with the same paper size does not change the settings for the other features. Before feeding paper from the Document Insertion Unit-N, load paper into the Document Insertion Unit-N and specify the paper size. To feed paper from the Document Insertion Unit-N, select [Sheet Inserter 1] or [Sheet Inserter 2]. If paper is being fed from the Document Insertion Unit-N for the current job, press [Change Insert. 1 Ppr.] or [Change Insert. 2 Ppr.] to select paper for the sheet insertions.

IMPORTANT

If you set a different paper size for the front flyleaf, back flyleaf, or insert sheets, the paper sizes for the other features are automatically changed to the new paper size. However, changing the paper source for a feature to a source with the same paper size does not change the settings for the other features.

Before feeding paper from the Document Insertion Unit-N, load paper into the Document Insertion Unit-N and specify the paper size.

To feed paper from the Document Insertion Unit-N, select [Sheet Inserter 1] or [Sheet Inserter 2]. If paper is being fed from the Document Insertion Unit-N for the current job, press [Change Insert. 1 Ppr.] or [Change Insert. 2 Ppr.] to select paper for the sheet insertions.

NOTE
You can insert a total of up to 100 sheet insertions.

Press [OK].

Selecting the Finishing Format:

Press [Opening Type] → select the finishing format → press [OK].

[Left Opening]:	A booklet that opens to the left is created.
[Right Opening]:	A booklet that opens to the right is created.

IMPORTANT

To place paper for the cover page in the optional Stack Bypass-C, load the paper as follows:

If you want to print on the cover page, place the side you want to print on face down regardless of whether the booklet opens to the left or right.

If you do not want to print on the cover page and you select the following format:

[Left Opening]:	Align the top edge of the paper with the back edge of the Stack Bypass-C, placing the side you want to print on face up.
[Right Opening]:	Align the top edge of the paper with the front edge of the Stack Bypass-C, placing the side you want to print on face up.

To place paper for the cover page in the optional Document Insertion Unit-N, load the paper as shown in the illustration below:

Booklets that open to the left	Booklets that open to the right

* Feeding Direction to the Sheet Inserter

For instructions on loading paper into the Document Insertion Unit-N, see "Loading Paper into the Document Insertion Unit-N (Optional)."

Press [Adjust] → select the item to adjust.

If you do not want to specify the detailed settings, proceed to step 9.

Adjusting the Image Location of the Main Document:

Adjusting the Trim Angle:

Adjusting the Image Location of the Cover Page:

Adjusting the Trim Location:

Adjusting slightly the Finishing Size:

Adjusting the Image Location of the Main Document:

Press [Content Img Position].

Press [-] or [+] to shift the image for the main document vertically → [OK ].

NOTE

If you enter a value other than 0, you can switch between the positive and negative adjustment amount by pressing [±].

Example:	(+)0.39 → [±] → -0.39
	-0.19 → [±] → (+)0.19

Press [Close].

Adjusting the Trim Angle:

Press [Trim Angle].

Press [-] or [+] to adjust the trim angle → [OK].

NOTE

If you enter a value other than 0, you can switch between the positive and negative adjustment amount by pressing [±].

Example:	(+)0.39 → [±] → -0.39
	-0.19 → [±] → (+)0.19

Press [Close].

Adjusting the Image Location of the Cover Page:

Press [Cover Image Position].

Press [-] or [+] to shift the image on the cover page → [OK].

NOTE

If you enter a value other than 0, you can switch between the positive and negative adjustment amount by pressing [±].

Example:	(+)0.39 → [±] → -0.39
	-0.19 → [±] → (+)0.19

Press [Close].

Adjusting the Trim Location:

Press [Trim Position].

Press [-] or [+] to shift the trim location → [OK].

NOTE

If you enter a value other than 0, you can switch between the positive and negative adjustment amount by pressing [±].

Example:	(+)0.39 → [±] → -0.39
	-0.19 → [±] → (+)0.19

If the amount of the trimming is between 1/4" to 2" (6.0 mm to 50.0 mm), each setting can be applied.

Press [Close].

Adjusting slightly the Finishing Size:

Press [Fine Adjust Finishing Size].

Press [-] or [+] to reduce a difference between the finishing size and the trim location that the machine performs → [OK].

NOTE

If you enter a value other than 0, you can switch between the positive and negative adjustment amount by pressing [±].

Example:	(+)0.01 → [±] → -0.01
	-0.05 → [±] → (+)0.05

Press [Close].

Press [Next].

10.

Select the sides of the document to print on → press [Next].

If you do not want to print on the front and back covers, press [OK] → proceed to step 12.

NOTE
Cover Paper that is fed from the optional Document Insertion Unit-N cannot be printed on.

11.

Press [-] or [+] to adjust the spine width → [OK].

12.

Press [Close].