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SELECTING THE COLOR MODE
This section explains how to select the Color Mode on the [Color] tab of the printer driver properties window. The
following three selections are available for the Color Mode.
Automatic: The machine automatically determines whether each page is color or black and white and prints the page accordingly. Pages with colors other than black and white are printed using Y (Yellow), M
(Magenta), C (Cyan) and Bk (Black) toner. Pages that are only black and white are printed using Bk...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/68/102893/w64_mx-3501-n-manual-1512156662_d-366.png "Page 367
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SELECTING THE COLOR MODE
This section explains how to select the Color Mode on the [Color] tab of the printer driver properties window. The
following three selections are available for the Color Mode.
Automatic: The machine automatically determines whether each page is color or black and white and prints the page accordingly. Pages with colors other than black and white are printed using Y (Yellow), M
(Magenta), C (Cyan) and Bk (Black) toner. Pages that are only black and white are printed using Bk...")
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BLACK AND WHITE PRINTING
Black and white printing can be selected on the [Main] tab as well as on the [Color] tab. Click the [Black and White Print]
checkbox on the [Main] tab so that a checkmark appears .
The [Black and White Print] checkbox on the [Main] tab and the Color Mode setting on the [Color] tab are linked
together. When the [Black and White Print] checkbox is selected on the [Main] tab, [Black and White] is also selected
on the [Color] tab.
2
Select the color mode.
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BLACK AND WHITE PRINTING
Black and white printing can be selected on the [Main] tab as well as on the [Color] tab. Click the [Black and White Print]
checkbox on the [Main] tab so that a checkmark appears .
The [Black and White Print] checkbox on the [Main] tab and the Color Mode setting on the [Color] tab are linked
together. When the [Black and White Print] checkbox is selected on the [Main] tab, [Black and White] is also selected
on the [Color] tab.
2
Select the color mode.
(1) Select the...")
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2
Select 2-sided printing.
(1) Select [2-Sided(Book)] or
[2-Sided(Tablet)].
(2) Click the [OK] button.
3
Start printing.
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2
Select 2-sided printing.
(1) Select [2-Sided(Book)] or
[2-Sided(Tablet)].
(2) Click the [OK] button.
3
Start printing.
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2
Select Fit to Page.
(1) Click the [Paper] tab.
(2) Select the paper size of the print image
(for example: Letter).
(3) Select [Fit To Paper Size].
(4) Select the actual paper size to be used
for printing (for example: Ledger).
(5) Click the [OK] button.
3
Start printing.
(1)(2)
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2
Select Fit to Page.
(1) Click the [Paper] tab.
(2) Select the paper size of the print image
(for example: Letter).
(3) Select [Fit To Paper Size].
(4) Select the actual paper size to be used
for printing (for example: Ledger).
(5) Click the [OK] button.
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Start printing.
(1)(2)
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PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE
This function can be used to reduce a print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
This is convenient when you want to print multiple images such as photos on a single sheet of paper, and when you
want to conserve paper. This function can also be used in combination with 2-sided printing for maximum conservation
of paper.
The print results of [2-Up] and [4-Up] are shown below for each selection in the Order menu.
N-Up
Print results
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PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE
This function can be used to reduce a print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
This is convenient when you want to print multiple images such as photos on a single sheet of paper, and when you
want to conserve paper. This function can also be used in combination with 2-sided printing for maximum conservation
of paper.
The print results of [2-Up] and [4-Up] are shown below for each selection in the Order menu.
N-Up
Print results
Left To...")
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2
Select N-Up Printing.
(1) Select the number of pages per sheet.
(2) If you wish to print borderlines, click the
[Border] checkbox so that a checkmark
appears.
(3) Select the order of the pages.
(4) Click the [OK] button.
3
Start printing.
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2
Select N-Up Printing.
(1) Select the number of pages per sheet.
(2) If you wish to print borderlines, click the
[Border] checkbox so that a checkmark
appears.
(3) Select the order of the pages.
(4) Click the [OK] button.
3
Start printing.
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STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN
OUTPUT
Staple function
The staple function can be used to staple output.
This function saves considerable time when preparing materials such as handouts for a meeting. The staple function
can also be used in combination with 2-sided printing to create materials with a more sophisticated appearance.
Stapling positions and the number of staples can be selected to obtain the following stapling results.
Punch function
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STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN
OUTPUT
Staple function
The staple function can be used to staple output.
This function saves considerable time when preparing materials such as handouts for a meeting. The staple function
can also be used in combination with 2-sided printing to create materials with a more sophisticated appearance.
Stapling positions and the number of staples can be selected to obtain the following stapling results.
Punch function
To punch holes in the output, click the [Punch]...")
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1
Open the printer driver properties
window from the print window of the
software application.
(1) Select the printer driver of the machine.
(2) Click the [Preferences] button.
The button that is used to open the printer driver properties window (usually [Properties] or [Printing Preferences])
may vary depending on the software application.
2
Select the staple function or the
punch function.
(1) Select the binding edge.
(2) Select the staple function or the punch
function.
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1
Open the printer driver properties
window from the print window of the
software application.
(1) Select the printer driver of the machine.
(2) Click the [Preferences] button.
The button that is used to open the printer driver properties window (usually [Properties] or [Printing Preferences])
may vary depending on the software application.
2
Select the staple function or the
punch function.
(1) Select the binding edge.
(2) Select the staple function or the punch
function.
For the staple...")
16 FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER This function is used to automatically enlarge or reduce the printed image to the size of the paper loaded in the machine. This is convenient for such purposes as enlarging a letter or A4 size document to ledger or A3 size paper to make it easier to view, and to print when the same size of paper as the document image is not loaded in the machine. The explanation below assumes that you intend to print a letter size document on ledger size paper. 1 Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software application. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. (2) Click the [Preferences] button. The button that is used to open the printer driver properties window (usually [Properties] or [Printing Preferences]) may vary depending on the software application. Letter or A4 Ledger or A3 (1)(2)
17 2 Select Fit to Page. (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the paper size of the print image (for example: Letter). (3) Select [Fit To Paper Size]. (4) Select the actual paper size to be used for printing (for example: Ledger). (5) Click the [OK] button. 3 Start printing. (1)(2) (4) (5) (3)
18 PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE This function can be used to reduce a print image and print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. This is convenient when you want to print multiple images such as photos on a single sheet of paper, and when you want to conserve paper. This function can also be used in combination with 2-sided printing for maximum conservation of paper. The print results of [2-Up] and [4-Up] are shown below for each selection in the Order menu. N-Up Print results Left To RightRight To Left Top To Bottom (when the printing orientation is landscape) [2-Up] N-UpRight, and DownDown, and RightLeft, and DownDown, and Left [4-Up] The order of 6-Up, 8-Up, 9-Up, and 16-Up is the same as 4-Up. The order can be viewed in the print image in the printer driver properties window. 1 Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software application. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. (2) Click the [Preferences] button. The button that is used to open the printer driver properties window (usually [Properties] or [Printing Preferences]) may vary depending on the software application. (1)(2)
19 2 Select N-Up Printing. (1) Select the number of pages per sheet. (2) If you wish to print borderlines, click the [Border] checkbox so that a checkmark appears. (3) Select the order of the pages. (4) Click the [OK] button. 3 Start printing. (4) (1) (2)(3)
20 STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN OUTPUT Staple function The staple function can be used to staple output. This function saves considerable time when preparing materials such as handouts for a meeting. The staple function can also be used in combination with 2-sided printing to create materials with a more sophisticated appearance. Stapling positions and the number of staples can be selected to obtain the following stapling results. Punch function To punch holes in the output, click the [Punch] checkbox so that a checkmark appears. Punch hole positions can be set using [Binding Edge]. StaplesLeftRightTop [1 Staple] [2 Staples] LeftRightTop • To use the staple function, a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is required. To use the punch function, a punch unit must be inst alled on the finisher or saddle stitch finisher. The number of holes that can be punched and the spacing bet ween the holes varies depending on the installed punch module. The maximum number of sheets that can be stapled is as follows. When a finisher is installed: 50 sheets (30 sheets for Foolscap, B4, or larger sizes) When a saddle stitch finisher is installed: 30 sheets (25 sheets for Foolscap, B4, or larger sizes) The staple function and offset functi on cannot be used at the same time. When the finisher is disabled in the machines system settings (administrator), the staple function and punch function cannot be used. When the staple function or the punch fu nction is disabled in the machines system settings (administrator), stapling or punching is not possible. For information on pamphlet stapling, see CREATING A PAMPHLET (Pamphlet/Pamphlet Staple) (page 22).
21 1 Open the printer driver properties window from the print window of the software application. (1) Select the printer driver of the machine. (2) Click the [Preferences] button. The button that is used to open the printer driver properties window (usually [Properties] or [Printing Preferences]) may vary depending on the software application. 2 Select the staple function or the punch function. (1) Select the binding edge. (2) Select the staple function or the punch function. For the staple function, select the number of staples in the Staple menu. For the punch function, click the [Punch] checkbox so that a checkmark appears. (3) Click the [OK] button. 3 Start printing. (1)(2) (3) (2) (1)
22 This section explains convenient functions for specific printing objectives. The procedures for selecting these functions assume that the printer driver properties window has been opened from the print window of your application and that basic settings such as the paper size have been selected. When the settings are completed, return to the print window and begin printing. ☞BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE (Page 6) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR CREATING PAMPHLETS AND POSTERS CREATING A PAMPHLET (Pamphlet/Pamphlet Staple) The pamphlet function prints on the front and back of each sheet of paper so that the sheets can be folded and bound to create a pamphlet. This is convenient when you wish to compile printed output into a pamphlet. When a saddle stitch finisher is installed and saddle stitch printing and the staple function are selected, the output is automatically folded at the center. This allows you to conveniently use the output as a handout or pamphlet without the need for any further work. Selecting the settings: 2 CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS IN WINDOWS For details on printer driver settings used for each printing function, view printer driver Help. The settings are on the [Main] tab.Select [Pamphlet Style]. Pamphlet printing can be selected from the pull-down menu.Select the Binding Edge. [2 Staples] can be selected in Staple when a saddle stitch finisher is installed.
23 INCREASING THE MARGIN (Margin Shift) This function is used to shift the print image to increase the margin at the left, right, or top of the paper. This is convenient when you wish to staple or punch the output, but the binding position overlaps the text. When a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is installed, you can use the staple function or the punch function with this function. Selecting the settings: CREATING A LARGE POSTER (Poster Printing) One page of print data can be enlarged and printed in sections on multiple sheets of paper (4 sheets (2 x 2), 9 sheets (3 x 3) or 16 sheets (4 x 4)). This makes it possible to attach the sheets together to create a large poster. To enable precise alignment of the edges of the sheets during attachment, borderlines can be printed and overlapping edges can be created (overlap function). Selecting the settings: (This function can be used when the PCL6 or PS printer driver is used.) The settings are on the [Main] tab.Select the Binding Edge.Select the Margin Shift. The settings are on the [Paper] tab.Select the [Poster Printing] checkbox and click the [Poster Settings] button.Select poster settings. Select the number of sheets of paper to be used from the pull-down menu. If you wish to print borderlines and/or use the overlap function, select the corresponding checkboxes .
24 FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND ORIENTATION OF DATA ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees) This feature enables the image to be rotated 180 degrees so that it can be printed correctly on paper that can only be loaded in one orientation (such as envelopes or paper with punch holes). Selecting the settings: ENLARGEMENT/REDUCTION (Zoom/XY-Zoom) This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a selected percentage. This allows you to add margins to the paper by slightly reducing the image, or to enlarge a small image. When using the PS printer driver, you can set the width and length percentages separately to change the proportions of the image. (XY-Zoom) Selecting the settings: ABCD ABCD The setting is on the [Main] tab.Select the [Rotate 180 degrees] checkbox . The settings are on the [Paper] tab.Select [Zoom] and click the [Settings] button. The actual paper size to be used for printing can be selected from the pull-down menu.Select the zoom ratio. Directly enter a number (%) or click the button to change the ratio in increments of 1%.
25 REVERSING THE IMAGE (Mirror Image) The image can be reversed to create a mirror image. This function can be used to conveniently print a design for a woodblock print or other printing medium. Selecting the settings: (This function can be used when the PS printer driver is used.) BB The settings are on the [Advanced] tab.Select the Mirror Image settings. If you wish to reverse the image horizontally, select [Horizontal]. If you wish to reverse the image vertically, select [Vertical].