Orientation of an Original to Be Stapled and Setting the Staple Position (Option)

When using the staple function, make sure the original is loaded in the correct direction and the staple position is set correctly.
NOTE
For the general procedure when placing an original, see the following:
For details about how to configure the settings when using the staple function, see the following:

When Stapling the Corner of the Paper or Using Staple-Free (Corner)

Place the original as shown below according to the actual position where to staple or use Staple-Free. When setting the staple position, set the position as viewed from the side of the original to be scanned.
The direction in which the original is placed and the staple position setting vary depending on the size of the original.

A4 or A5 Size Original

Use the same method when placing B5 size original in Asia/Oceania, or LTR size original in the Americas.
Actual Staple Position
Orientation When Placing an Original
Staple Position Setting
Platen Glass
Feeder
Top right of vertical paper
[Top Right]
Top left of vertical paper
[Top Left]
Top right of horizontal paper
[Bottom Right]
Top left of horizontal paper
[Top Right]

A3 Size Original

Use the same method when placing B4 size original in Asia/Oceania, or 11" x 17" and LGL size original in the Americas.
Actual Staple Position
Orientation When Placing an Original
Staple Position Setting
Platen Glass
Feeder
Top right of vertical paper
[Top Left]
Top left of vertical paper
[Bottom Left]
Top right of horizontal paper
[Top Right]
Top left of horizontal paper
[Top Left]

When Stapling the Edge of the Paper at Two Locations (Double)

Place the original as shown below according to the actual position where to staple or use Staple-Free. When setting the staple position, set the position as viewed from the side of the original to be scanned.
The orientation in which the original is placed and the staple position setting vary depending on the size of the original.

A4 or A5 Size Original

Use the same method when placing B5 size original in Asia/Oceania, or LTR size original in the Americas.
Actual Staple Position
Orientation When Placing an Original
Staple Position Setting
Platen Glass
Feeder
Left edge of vertical paper
[Left]
Right edge of vertical paper
[Right]

A3 Size Original

Use the same method when placing B4 size original in Asia/Oceania, or 11" x 17" and LGL size original in the Americas.
Actual Staple Position
Orientation When Placing an Original
Staple Position Setting
Platen Glass
Feeder
Top edge of vertical paper
[Left]
Left edge of horizontal paper
[Left]
Right edge of horizontal paper
[Right]
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