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Basic Copy Operations

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This section describes the basic operation procedure used to copy an original.

Place the original(s). Placing Originals

Select <Copy> in the Home screen. Home Screen

Select <Number of Copies> in the Copy Basic Features screen. Copy Basic Features Screen

Enter the number of copies, and select <Close>.

If you have entered an incorrect value, use

to clear it.

Specify the copy settings as necessary.

Adjusting Density

2-Sided Copying

Enlarging or Reducing

Selecting Copy Paper

Adjusting Density

		Adjust the density of the scan if the text or images in an original are excessively light or dark. For example, you can sharpen text and lines written using a pencil. Adjusting Entire Density
		Adjust the background density. You can make a clear copy of originals with colored backgrounds, or originals such as a newspaper that is printed on thin paper on which text or images on the other side are visible through the paper. Adjusting the Background Density

Adjusting Entire Density

Adjust the density

<Close>

Adjusting the Background Density

Adjust the background density

<Apply>

<Close>


Depending on the original color, portions other than the background may be affected. If you select <Density by Color>, you can adjust the background density for each color.

Adjusting Density

		Adjust the density of the scan if the text or images in an original are excessively light or dark. For example, you can sharpen text and lines written using a pencil. Adjusting Entire Density
		Adjust the background density. You can make a clear copy of originals with colored backgrounds, or originals such as a newspaper that is printed on thin paper on which text or images on the other side are visible through the paper. Adjusting the Background Density

Adjusting Entire Density

Adjust the density

<Close>

Adjusting the Background Density

Adjust the background density

<Apply>

<Close>


Depending on the original color, portions other than the background may be affected. If you select <Density by Color>, you can adjust the background density for each color.

2-Sided Copying

You can copy two pages of an original on both sides of the paper. You can also copy a 2-sided original on both sides of the paper, or on two sheets of paper.


<2-Sided Printing> may not be available with some sizes and types of paper. Available Paper

<2-Sided Printing>

Select the type of 2-sided copying

<Apply>

Types of 2-sided copying

The illustration below shows the types of 2-sided copying.

	<1-Sided->2-Sided>		<2-Sided->2-Sided>		<2-Sided->1-Sided>

<Orig./Fin. Type>

Specify the original orientation, opening type, and finishing type.

2-Sided Copying

You can copy two pages of an original on both sides of the paper. You can also copy a 2-sided original on both sides of the paper, or on two sheets of paper.


<2-Sided Printing> may not be available with some sizes and types of paper. Available Paper

<2-Sided Printing>

Select the type of 2-sided copying

<Apply>

Types of 2-sided copying

The illustration below shows the types of 2-sided copying.

	<1-Sided->2-Sided>		<2-Sided->2-Sided>		<2-Sided->1-Sided>

<Orig./Fin. Type>

Specify the original orientation, opening type, and finishing type.

Enlarging or Reducing

You can enlarge or reduce copies by using a preset copy ratio such as <STMT->LTR>, or by setting a custom copy ratio in increments of 1 %.


If you make a setting for <N on 1> after setting the copy ratio, the setting of reduction ratio in <N on 1> takes priority.

Select the copy ratio

<100% Direct>

Makes copies at copy ratio 100 %.

<Auto>

Makes copies by automatically enlarging/reducing the original image to fit the specified paper size.

Preset copy ratio

Select a copy ratio.

Numeric keys

You can set any copy ratio from 25 % to 400 % in 1 % increments.

Enlarging or Reducing

You can enlarge or reduce copies by using a preset copy ratio such as <STMT->LTR>, or by setting a custom copy ratio in increments of 1 %.


If you make a setting for <N on 1> after setting the copy ratio, the setting of reduction ratio in <N on 1> takes priority.

Select the copy ratio

<100% Direct>

Makes copies at copy ratio 100 %.

<Auto>

Makes copies by automatically enlarging/reducing the original image to fit the specified paper size.

Preset copy ratio

Select a copy ratio.

Numeric keys

You can set any copy ratio from 25 % to 400 % in 1 % increments.

Selecting Copy Paper

Specify the paper source that contains the paper to use for printing out copies.


You must first specify the size and type of paper that is loaded in the paper source. Specifying Paper Size and Type Loading Paper

<Paper>

Select the paper source or <Auto Select Paper (LTR/LGL)>

<Close>

	Uses the paper that is loaded in the multi-purpose tray to make copies.
	Uses the paper that is loaded in the paper drawer (Drawer 1) of the machine to make copies.
	Automatically selects the Letter or Legal size paper depending on the original size loaded in the feeder.


When the optional cassette feeding module is installed, its paper drawer is also displayed. <Auto Select Paper (LTR/LGL)> may not be displayed depending on the model you are using. <Auto Select Paper (LTR/LGL)> is not available when no original is loaded in the feeder. <Auto Select Paper (LTR/LGL)> is not available when using <N on 1>, <Erase Frame>, or <ID Card Copy>.

Selecting Copy Paper

Specify the paper source that contains the paper to use for printing out copies.


You must first specify the size and type of paper that is loaded in the paper source. Specifying Paper Size and Type Loading Paper

<Paper>

Select the paper source or <Auto Select Paper (LTR/LGL)>

<Close>

	Uses the paper that is loaded in the multi-purpose tray to make copies.
	Uses the paper that is loaded in the paper drawer (Drawer 1) of the machine to make copies.
	Automatically selects the Letter or Legal size paper depending on the original size loaded in the feeder.


When the optional cassette feeding module is installed, its paper drawer is also displayed. <Auto Select Paper (LTR/LGL)> may not be displayed depending on the model you are using. <Auto Select Paper (LTR/LGL)> is not available when no original is loaded in the feeder. <Auto Select Paper (LTR/LGL)> is not available when using <N on 1>, <Erase Frame>, or <ID Card Copy>.

For information about other copy settings, see Enhancing and Adjusting Copy Quality or Useful Copy Functions.

Select <Start>.

Copying starts.

If you want to cancel, select <Cancel>

<Yes>. Canceling Copies

When placing originals in the feeder in step 1

The original is automatically scanned.

When placing originals on the platen glass in step 1

For 2-sided copying or N on 1 copying, the screen prompting you to load the next original is displayed.

1	Place the next original on the platen glass, and select <Scan Next>. You can also specify <Density>, <Original Type>, and <Color Balance> separately for each original. Repeat this step until you finish scanning the entire original.
2	Select <Start Printing>.

When the <Paper Settings and Loaded Size Mismatch> or <The memory is full. Scanning will be canceled. Do you want to print?> message is shown in the display, there is a possibility that copying cannot be performed properly. For more information, see "Troubleshooting (FAQ)" on the online manual website.


When copying originals with text or images that extend to the edges of the page The edges of the original might not be copied. For more information about the scan margins, see Main Unit.


If you always want to make copies with the same settings: Changing the Default Settings for Functions If you want to register a combination of settings to use when needed: Registering Frequently Used Settings