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PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE
This function can be used to reduce the 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 two-sided printing for maximum
conservation of paper.
For example, when [2-Up] (2 pages per sheet) and [4-Up] (4 pages per sheet) are selected, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/68/104798/w64_mx-4100n-owners-manual-1525696621_d-306.png "Page 307
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PRINTING MULTIPLE PAGES ON ONE PAGE
This function can be used to reduce the 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 two-sided printing for maximum
conservation of paper.
For example, when [2-Up] (2 pages per sheet) and [4-Up] (4 pages per sheet) are selected, the...")
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(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the number of pages per sheet.
(3) If you wish to print borderlines, click the
[Border] checkbox so that a checkmark
appears.
(4) Select the order of the pages.
(1) Select [Layout].
(2) Select the number of pages per sheet.
(3) Select the order of the pages.
(4) If you wish to print borderlines, select the
desired type of borderline.
Windows
(2)
(3)(4)
(1)
Macintosh
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(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the number of pages per sheet.
(3) If you wish to print borderlines, click the
[Border] checkbox so that a checkmark
appears.
(4) Select the order of the pages.
(1) Select [Layout].
(2) Select the number of pages per sheet.
(3) Select the order of the pages.
(4) If you wish to print borderlines, select the
desired type of borderline.
Windows
(2)
(3)(4)
(1)
Macintosh
(1)(2)
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(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
(3) 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.
(1) Select [Printer Features].
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
(3) Select the staple function or the punch
function.
For the staple function, select the number of staples in
the Staple menu.
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(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
(3) 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.
(1) Select [Printer Features].
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
(3) Select the staple function or the punch
function.
For the staple function, select the number of staples in
the Staple menu.
For...")
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(1) Select [Printer Features].
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
[2 Staples] can be selected in the Staple menu when a
saddle stitch finisher is installed.
(3) Select [Tiled Pamphlet] or [2-Up Pamphlet].
Macintosh
(3)
(1) (2)
In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select from the 2-Side
Printing and Binding Edge menus in [Advanced].
In Mac OS 9, select the settings in
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(1) Select [Printer Features].
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
[2 Staples] can be selected in the Staple menu when a
saddle stitch finisher is installed.
(3) Select [Tiled Pamphlet] or [2-Up Pamphlet].
Macintosh
(3)
(1) (2)
In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select from the 2-Side
Printing and Binding Edge menus in [Advanced].
In Mac OS 9, select the settings in
[Output/Document Style].")
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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 area overlaps the text. When a finisher or
saddle stitch finisher is installed, the staple function or
the punch function can be used with this function.
(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
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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 area overlaps the text. When a finisher or
saddle stitch finisher is installed, the staple function or
the punch function can be used with this function.
(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the Binding Edge.
(3) Select the Margin...")
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FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND
ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE
ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES
(Rotate 180 degrees)
This feature rotates the image 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). (In Mac OS X, a portrait image cannot be rotated
180 degrees.)
(1) Select the setting on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the [Rotate 180 degrees] checkbox
.
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FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND
ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE
ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES
(Rotate 180 degrees)
This feature rotates the image 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). (In Mac OS X, a portrait image cannot be rotated
180 degrees.)
(1) Select the setting on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select the [Rotate 180 degrees] checkbox
.
(1) Select [Page Setup] from the...")
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ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE
(Zoom/XY-Zoom)
This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a
selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small
image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing
an image.
When using the PS printer driver (Windows), you can set
the width and length percentages separately to change
the proportions of the image. (XY-Zoom)
(1) Click the [Paper] tab.
(2) Select [Zoom] and click the [Settings]
button.
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ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE
(Zoom/XY-Zoom)
This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a
selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small
image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing
an image.
When using the PS printer driver (Windows), you can set
the width and length percentages separately to change
the proportions of the image. (XY-Zoom)
(1) Click the [Paper] tab.
(2) Select [Zoom] and click the [Settings]
button.
The actual paper size to...")
3-33 PRINTER Contents This section explains convenient functions for specific printing objectives. CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR CREATING PAMPHLETS AND POSTERS FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE (page 3-37) COLOR MODE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION (page 3-41)FUNCTIONS THAT COMBINE TEXT AND IMAGES (page 3-45) PRINT FUNCTIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES (page 3-48) CONVENIENT PRINTER FUNCTIONS (page 3-57) The explanations assume that the paper size and other basic settings have already been selected. For the basic procedure for printing and the steps for opening the printer driver properties window, see the following section: ☞Windows: BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE (page 3-4) ☞Macintosh: BASIC PRINTING PROCEDURE (page 3-16) 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 and stapled at the center. This allows you to conveniently use the output as a handout or pamphlet without the need for any further work. (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) Select [Pamphlet Style] The pamphlet printing method can be selected from the pull-down menu. (3) Select the Binding Edge. [2 Staples] can be selected for Staple when a saddle stitch finisher is installed. CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS In Windows, view printer driver Help for details on printer driver settings for each printing function. Windows (1) (2) (3)
3-34 PRINTER Contents (1) Select [Printer Features]. (2) Select the Binding Edge. [2 Staples] can be selected in the Staple menu when a saddle stitch finisher is installed. (3) Select [Tiled Pamphlet] or [2-Up Pamphlet]. Macintosh (3) (1) (2) In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select from the 2-Side Printing and Binding Edge menus in [Advanced]. In Mac OS 9, select the settings in [Output/Document Style].
3-35 PRINTER Contents 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 area overlaps the text. When a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is installed, the staple function or the punch function can be used with this function. (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) Select the Binding Edge. (3) Select the Margin Shift. Select from the Margin Shift menu. If you wish to configure another numeric setting, select the setting from the pull-down menu and click the [Settings] button. Click the button or directly enter the number. (1) Select [Printer Features]. (2) Select the Binding Edge. (3) Select the Margin Shift. Windows (3) (2) (1) Macintosh (3) (1)(2) In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select from the Binding Edge and Margin Shift menus in [Advanced]. In Mac OS 9, select [Advanced] and then select the binding edge and margin shift from the margin shift menu.
3-36 PRINTER Contents CREATING A LARGE POSTER (Poster Printing) (This function is only available in Windows.) One page of print data can be enlarged and printed using multiple sheets of paper (4 sheets (2 x 2), 9 sheets (3 x 3) or 16 sheets (4 x 4)). The sheets can then be attached 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). (This function can be used when the PCL6 or PS printer driver is used.) (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the [Poster Printing] checkbox and click the [Poster Settings] button. (3) 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 . Windows (1) (2) (3)
3-37 PRINTER Contents FUNCTIONS TO ADJUST THE SIZE AND ORIENTATION OF THE IMAGE ROTATING THE PRINT IMAGE 180 DEGREES (Rotate 180 degrees) This feature rotates the image 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). (In Mac OS X, a portrait image cannot be rotated 180 degrees.) (1) Select the setting on the [Main] tab. (2) Select the [Rotate 180 degrees] checkbox . (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and click the button. In Mac OS 9, select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and select [PostScript Options]. Then select the [Flip Horizontal] and [Flip Vertical] checkbox . (2) Click the [OK] button. ABCD ABCD Windows (1)(2) Macintosh (1)(2)
3-38 PRINTER Contents ENLARGING/REDUCING THE PRINT IMAGE (Zoom/XY-Zoom) This function is used to enlarge or reduce the image to a selected percentage. This allows you to enlarge a small image or add margins to the paper by slightly reducing an image. When using the PS printer driver (Windows), you can set the width and length percentages separately to change the proportions of the image. (XY-Zoom) (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select [Zoom] and click the [Settings] button. The actual paper size to be used for printing can be selected from the pull-down menu. (3) Select the zoom ratio. Directly enter a number (%) or click the button to change the ratio in increments of 1%. You can also select [Upper Left] or [Center] for the base point on the paper. (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and enter the ratio (%). In Mac OS 9, select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and enter the ratio (%). (2) Click the [OK] button. Windows (1) (2) (3) Macintosh (1)(2)
3-39 PRINTER Contents ADJUSTING LINE WIDTHS WHEN PRINTING (Line Width Settings) (This function is only available in Windows.) When lines in special applications such as CAD cannot be printed correctly, this setting can be used to adjust line widths, such as making overall line widths wider. (This setting is only effective for vector data; raster data such as bitmap images cannot be adjusted.) When the data includes lines of varying widths, you can also print all lines at the minimum width. (Only for black and white printing.) (This function can be used when the PCL6 printer driver is used.) (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. (2) Adjust the line width. Select a number from the pull-down menu. Windows (2)(1) The units of line-width adjustment can be set to Fixed Width or Ratio. Click the [Compatibility] button and select the units from the Line Width Unit menu. To print all lines in the data at the minimum line width, click the [Compatibility] button and select the [Minimum Line Width] checkbox ( ).
3-40 PRINTER Contents 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. (This function can be used when the PS printer driver is used.) (1) Click the [Advanced] tab. (2) Select a mirror image setting. If you wish to reverse the image horizontally, select [Horizontal]. If you wish to reverse the image vertically, select [Vertical]. (This function can only be used in Mac OS 9.) (1) Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu and select [PostScript Options]. (2) Select Visual Effects. To reverse the image horizontally, select [Flip Horizontal]. To reverse the image vertically, select [Flip Vertical]. (3) Click the [OK] button. BB Windows (1)(2) Macintosh (1)(2) (3)
3-41 PRINTER Contents COLOR MODE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST OF THE IMAGE (Color Adjustment) The brightness and contrast can be adjusted in the print settings when printing a photo or other image. These settings can be used for simple corrections when you do not have image editing software installed on your computer. (1) Click the [Color] tab. (2) Click the [Color Adjustment] button. (3) Adjust the color settings. To adjust a setting, drag the slide bar or click the or button. (This function can only be used in Mac OS X v10.3.9 and v10.4.11.) (1) Select [Color]. (2) Click the [Color Adjustment] button. (3) Select the [Color Adjustment] checkbox and adjust the color. Adjust the settings by dragging the slide bars . Windows (1) (2) (3) Macintosh (2) (1) (3)
3-42 PRINTER Contents PRINTING FAINT TEXT AND LINES IN BLACK (Text To Black/Vector To Black) (This function is only available in Windows.) When printing a color image in grayscale, color text and lines that are faint can be printed in black. (Raster data such as bitmap images cannot be adjusted.) This allows you to bring out color text and lines that are faint and difficult to see when printed in grayscale. [Text To Black] can be selected to print all text other than white text in black. [Vector To Black] can be selected to print all vector graphics other than white lines and areas in black. (1) Click the [Color] tab. (2) Select the [Text To Black] checkbox and/or the [Vector To Black] checkbox . ABCDABCD Windows (1) (2)