Sort
The machine assembles copies as sets in sequential order.
You cannot use the bypass tray with Rotate Sort.
Sort/Shift Sort
Copies are assembled as sets in sequential order.
To use Shift Sort, a finisher or a high capacity stacker is required. Each time the copies of one set or a job are delivered, the next copy is shifted to separate each set or job.
Rotate Sort
Every other copy set is rotated by 90 degrees (
) and delivered to the copy tray.
To use the Rotate Sort function, two paper trays loaded with paper of the same size and type, but in different orientation (), are required. For details, see the following section:
Press [Finishing].
Press [Finisher].
Select [Sort] or [Rotate Sort], and then press [OK].
Enter the number of copy sets using the number keys.
Place the originals.
To confirm the type of finishing, press [Sample Copy].
Press [Start].
If you are copying from the exposure glass, a single copy of each original is made first. If the first copy set is acceptable, you can make the remaining copy sets by pressing [
]. The time required for copy sets to be delivered varies depending on the print settings.Paper sizes and orientations that can be used in the Rotate Sort function are as follows:
A4
, A5, B5 JIS, 81/2 × 11, 71/4 × 101/2, 51/2 × 81/2, C5 Env, 16K, SRA4, 226 × 310 mmWhen using the Rotate Sort function, the capacity may be reduced.
When the number of copies exceeds capacity, copying stops. If this happens, remove copies from the tray to resume copying.
The number of sheets that can be placed in output trays, see the following sections:
You can change the settings for the Sort function under [Finishing] in Settings. For details, see the following section:
To specify whether or not sets are shifted, use the [Output/ Cstmz.] tab or [Paper/Paper Input] in Settings. For details, see Shift tray off in sort/stack.
Sample Copy
Use this function to check the copy settings before making a long copy run.
This function can be used only when the Sort function is selected.
Select Sort and any other necessary functions, and then place the originals.
Enter the number of copy sets with the number keys.
Press [Sample Copy] on the right of the screen.
One copy set is delivered as a sample.
If the sample is acceptable, press [Continue].
The number of copies made is the number specified, minus one for the proof copy.
If you press [Suspend], you can change the copy settings. However, depending on the combination of functions, you may not be able to change some settings.
Changing the Number of Sets
You can change the number of copy sets during copying.
This function can be used only when the Sort function is selected.
While “Copying...” is displayed, press [Stop].
Enter the number of copy sets with the number keys.
Press [Resume].
Copying starts again.
The number of sets you can enter in Step 2 differs depending on when [Stop] is pressed.
When memory is full
If the amount of data of the scanned originals exceeds the capacity of memory, scanning is interrupted.
Press the [Start].
Continue copying following the instructions on the display.
The number of pages that can be stored in memory is about 3000 pages of A4 (81/2 × 11) size originals. It depends on the type of originals or memory settings.
When memory becomes full while copying is performed, it is interrupted also.
In the Sort function, you can complete scanning and copying by copying the scanned pages stored in memory until it becomes full, and then scanning and copying the remained originals.
Shift tray off in sort/stack
You can turn off the shift function when using the Sort or Stack function.
Press [Finishing].
Press [Output].
Press [Sort/ Stack Shift Tray Off].
Press [OK].
Insert Separation Sheet
Use this function to have separation sheets inserted between sets or jobs.
Before using this function, select the tray for separation sheet under [Tray Paper Settings]. For details, see the following section:
Press [Finishing].
Press [Output].
Press [Insert Separation SheetPer 1 set(s)] or [Insert Separation Sheet Per Job].
Press [OK].
When [Insert Separation SheetPer 1 set(s)] is selected, you can change the number of sets inserted between the separation sheets by pressing [Change Insert Position].