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COPY FUNCTIONS
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5Make sure that a suitable paper size is 
automatically selected, or select 
another size using the [PAPER 
SELECT] key.
6Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
The original for the front 
side is scanned.
7Remove the first original and then place 
the original for the back side on the 
document glass. Close the RSPF and 
then press the [START] key ( ). 
To cancel automatic 
two-sided copying, press 
the [CLEAR] key ( ).
USING THE RSPF
1Place the original(s) in the document 
feeder tray. (p.24)
2Touch the [2-SIDED COPY] key.
3Touch the desired copy mode.
4Touch the [OK] key.
5Make sure that a suitable paper size is 
automatically selected, or select 
another size using the [PAPER 
SELECT] key.
6Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
EXPOSURE
AUTO   A4
PAPER SELECT
100%
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When making two-sided copies of an odd 
number of originals, touch the [READ-END] 
key after scanning the last original.Note
OUTPUT
2-SIDED COPY
Portrait-oriented original
(A3 or B4 (11 x 17 or 8-1/2 x 14) size)
Before [BINDING CHANGE] After [BINDING CHANGE]
Touch the [BINDING CHANGE] key when making the 
tablet binding, or when making automatic two-sided copies 
of a one-sided A3 or B4 (11 x 17 or 8-1/2 x 14) size 
portrait original, touch the [BINDING CHANGE] key.
BINDING
CHANGE
OK
EXPOSURE
AUTO   A4
PAPER SELECT
100%
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EXPOSURE ADJUSTMENT
SELECTING THE ORIGINAL IMAGE TYPE AND 
MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE
[AUTO] is selected by default for automatic adjustment of the exposure according to the original. If you wish to 
specify the original image type or manually adjust the exposure, place the original in the RSPF or on the document 
glass, check the paper size, and then perform the following steps.
1Touch the [EXPOSURE] key.
2Select [TEXT], [TEXT/PHOTO], or 
[PHOTO] as appropriate for the 
original.
Selecting the original image type
 Three original image type selections are available.
 Automatic exposure adjustment can only be selected 
when [TEXT] is selected for the original image type.
3Manually adjust the copy exposure.
If [TEXT] was selected 
for the original image 
type, touch the [AUTO 
 MANUAL] key to 
select [MANUAL] and 
then adjust the copy 
exposure.
Touch the   key to make darker copies.
Touch the   key to make lighter copies.
To change back to automatic exposure adjustment, 
follow these steps:
1 Touch the [EXPOSURE] key.
2 Touch the [TEXT] key.
The [AUTO   MANUAL] key appears when [TEXT] 
is selected.
3 Touch the [AUTO   MANUAL] key so that 
[AUTO] is highlighted.
4 Touch the [OK] key.
4Touch the [OK] key.
You will return to the main screen of copy mode.
5Check the paper size, select the 
number of copies and any other 
desired copy settings, and then press 
the [START] key ( ).
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TEXTUse for regular text, blueprints, 
and light pencil writing.
TEXT/PHOTOUse for mixed text/photo originals 
and printed photos.
PHOTOUse for photos and when you 
desire clearer halftones.
AUTO
EXPOSURE
AUTO  A4
0
AUTO
ORIGINAL IMAGE TYPE
PHOTO
TEXT/PHOTO
TEXT
13
Exposure value guidelines
1 - 2 Dark originals like newspapers
3 Normal originals
4 - 5 Light coloured text or text written in 
pencil
AUTOMANUAL
135
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REDUCTION/ENLARGEMENT/ZOOM
There are three ways to enlarge and reduce copies:
●Automatic ratio selection according to the paper size ........................... AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION (below)
●Specifying a ratio with the reduce key, enlarge key, or zoom key ..................MANUAL RATIO SELECTION (p.32)
●Separately selecting vertical and horizontal ratios ........................................................... XY ZOOM copying (p.33)
Ratios that can be selected vary depending on the following conditions:
AUTOMATIC RATIO SELECTION
The ratio is automatically selected based on the original size and paper size.
1Place the original(s). (p.23, p.24)
The original size appears in the touch panel.
2Touch the [PAPER SELECT] key and 
then select the desired paper size.
The selected key is 
highlighted and the paper 
selection screen closes.
3Touch the [AUTO IMAGE] key.
A suitable ratio is 
selected based on the 
original size and selected 
paper size. (The ratio 
appears in the touch 
panel.)
4Select the number of copies and any 
other desired settings, and then press 
the [START] key ( ).
Original positionSelectable ratios
Document glass 25 to 400%
RSPF 50 to 200%
 If the original size does not appear in the 
touch panel, specify the original size 
manually. (p.48)
 Automatic ratio selection is not possible if 
the original or paper is a non-standard 
size.
If paper of the desired size is not loaded in 
any of the trays, load paper of the required 
size in a paper tray or in the bypass tray. 
(p.19)
Note
B4
A4PLAIN
RECYCLED
Note
A3 A4
 When automatic ratio selection is 
selected, the [AUTO IMAGE] key is 
highlighted in the main screen.

If the original and paper are in different 
orientations, the image is automatically 
rotated to match the paper orientation (for 
paper sizes A4 (8-1/2 x 11) or less).
Rotation of the image can be disabled in the 
administrator settings. (See 6. SYSTEM 
SETTINGS (ADMINISTRATOR).)
 If IMAGE IS LARGER THAN THE COPY 
PAPER. appears in the touch panel, part 
of the image will be cut off in the copy.
To cancel automatic ratio selection, touch 
the [AUTO IMAGE] key. Automatic ratio 
selection also turns off automatically when 
the enlargement key, the reduction key, or a 
[ZOOM] key 
 (/) is touched to allow 
the ratio to be selected.
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COPY FUNCTIONS
MANUAL RATIO SELECTION
There are five (four) preset reduction ratios and five (four) preset enlargement ratios.
In addition, the [ZOOM] keys ( ,  ) can be pressed to select the ratio in increments of 1%.
1Place the original(s). (p.23, p.24)
2Touch the [COPY RATIO] key.
3Use the [MENU] key to select menu 
[ ] or menu [ ] for copy ratio 
selection.
Menu

Preset reduction keys :70%, 81%, 86% (64%, 
77%)

Preset enlargement keys :115%, 122%, 141% 
(121%, 129%)
 [100%] key 100%
Menu

Preset reduction keys :25%, 50%

Preset enlargement keys :200%, 400%
 [100%] key 100%
4Use the enlargement key or reduction 
key, or the [ZOOM] key ( / ) to set 
the desired copy ratio.
The [ZOOM] keys 
( / ) can be used to 
change the ratio in 
increments of 1%
Touch the   key to 
increase the ratio or the 
 key to decrease the 
ratio. Continuing to touch 
a [ZOOM] key ( / ) 
makes the ratio change 
faster.
5Touch the [OK] key.
PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
1
B4B5A3A4B5A5B4A4A5B5A4B4
A4B5A3B4B5B4A4A3
70%81%86%
115%122%141%B5A4B4A3
ZOOM
XY ZOOMMENU
AUTO
IMAGE
EXPOSURE
PAPER SELECT
COPY RATIO
READY TO COPY.
AUTO
AUTO   A4
0
12
100OK%
100%
READY TO COPY.0
100ZOOM%
50%200%25%400%100%
XY ZOOMMENU
AUTO
IMAGE
21
EXPOSURE
PAPER SELECT
COPY RATIO
AUTO
AUTO   A4
OK
 Touch a reduction or enlargement key to 
set the approximate ratio, then touch the 
[ ] key to decrease the ratio or the 
[ ] key to increase the ratio.
 If IMAGE IS LARGER THAN THE COPY 
PAPER. appears, the selected copy ratio 
is too large for the paper size. However, if 
you press the [START] key ( ), a copy 
will be made.
ZOOM
XY ZOOMMENU12
100
B5A4B5A5B4A4A5B5A4B4
A4B5A3B4B5B4A4A3
70%81%86%
115%122%141%A4A3
%
54B5A5B4A4A5B5A4B4
A4B5A3B4B5B4A4A3
70%81%86%
115%122%141%43
ZOOM
XY ZOOMMENU12
70%
Note
ZOOM
ENU
AUTO
IMAGE
EXPO
PAPER 
COPY 
A
AUTO  
12
70OK%
100%A4B5A3B4B5B4A4A3
81%86%
22%141%
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COPY FUNCTIONS
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6Make sure that a suitable paper size is 
automatically selected, or select 
another size using the [PAPER 
SELECT] key.
If AUTO PAPER 
SELECT is enabled, the 
appropriate copy paper 
size is automatically 
selected based on the 
original size and selected 
copy ratios.
7Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
SELECTING THE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL COPY 
RATIOS SEPARATELY (XY ZOOM copying)
The XY ZOOM feature allows the horizontal and vertical copy ratios to be changed independently.
Example: Vertical ratio set to 100% and horizontal ratio set to 50%.
1Place the original(s). (p.23, p.24)
2Touch the [COPY RATIO] key.
3Touch the [XY ZOOM] key.
EXPOSURE
AUTO   A4
PAPER SELECT
100%
To return the ratio setting to 100%, touch the 
[COPY RATIO] key to display the ratio menu 
and then touch the [100%] key. (p.32, step 
3)
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 The AUTO IMAGE/MULTI SHOT/PAMPHLET COPY feature cannot be used in combination with the XY ZOOM 
function.
 To use the XY ZOOM feature with the DUAL PAGE COPY feature (p.44), set the DUAL PAGE COPY feature 
first and then the XY ZOOM feature.
Original
Copy
Note
PAPER SELECT
100%
COPY RATIO
1XY ZOOMMENU
B4B5A3A4B5A5B4A4
A5B5A4B4
AA
BA
70%81%
115%122%B5A4B4A3
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COPY FUNCTIONS
4Touch the [X] key.
The [X] key is selected 
(highlighted) by default, 
so there is normally no 
need to perform this step 
(Go to step 5.).
If the [X] key is not 
highlighted, perform this 
step.
5Use the reduction, enlargement, and 
[ZOOM] keys ( / ) to change the 
copy ratio in the horizontal (X) 
direction.
A fixed ratio key will not 
become highlighted 
when touched.
The [ZOOM] keys 
( / ) can be used to 
change the ratio in 
increments of 1%
Touch the   key to 
increase the ratio, or the 
 key to decrease the 
ratio. Continuing to touch 
a  [ZOOM] key ( / ) 
makes the ratio change 
faster.
6Touch the [Y] key.
7Use the reduction, enlargement, and 
[ZOOM] keys ( / ) to change the 
copy ratio in the vertical (Y) direction.
A fixed ratio key will not 
become highlighted 
when touched.
If you need to readjust 
the horizontal ratio, touch 
the [X] key again.
8Touch the [OK] key.
9Make sure that a suitable paper size is 
automatically selected, or select 
another size using the [PAPER 
SELECT] key.
If AUTO PAPER 
SELECT is enabled, the 
appropriate copy paper 
size is automatically 
selected based on the 
original size and selected 
copy ratios.
10Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
Touch a reduction or enlargement key to set 
the approximate ratio, then touch the [ ] 
key to decrease the ratio or the [ ] key to 
increase the ratio.
1
2
4ZOOM
100
100
Y
X
64%
50%
XY ZOOM
Y
4%
0%
XY ZOOMCANCEL
ZOOM
100Y
Note
ZOOM
100
50X
Y
To cancel this function, touch the [CANCEL] 
key in the XY ZOOM screen.
64%
50%
77%X
Y
ZOOMCANCEL
ZOOM
50
70
X
Y
129%
200%
400%
100%
E
PAP
OK
EXPOSURE
AUTO   A4
PAPER SELECT
X-50% Y-70%
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INTERRUPTING A COPY RUN
A copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. When the other job is finished, 
the copy run will resume using the original copy settings.
1Press the [INTERRUPT] key ( ) to 
interrupt the copy run.
The [INTERRUPT] key 
( ) blinks until the 
machine is ready for the 
interrupt job, after which 
it lights steadily.
If you decide to cancel 
the interrupt job while 
selecting settings, press 
the [INTERRUPT] key 
().
2Remove the previous original(s) and 
place the original(s) of the interrupt 
copy job. (p.23, p.24)
3Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
The interrupt copies will 
be offset from the 
previous copies. (Offset 
function, p.36)
4When the copy job is finished, press 
the [INTERRUPT] key ( ) and remove 
the original(s).
5Replace the previous original(s) and 
press the [START] key ( ) to resume 
copying.
Replace only the originals that have not yet been 
scanned.
Automatic two-sided copying, sort/group copying, staple sort, pamphlet copy, mix feeding job build, cover copy,  
job programs, card shot, or multi shot copying cannot be used for interrupt copying.Note
 If audit mode is enabled, a message will 
appear prompting you to enter your 
account number. Enter your account 
number with the numeric keys. The copies 
that you make will be added to your 
account’s count.
 If an original is being scanned when the 
[INTERRUPT] key ( ) is pressed, the 
interrupt job will begin after the original is 
scanned. If a copy is being printed, the 
interrupt job will begin after the copy is 
printed.Note
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Chapter 3
CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
This chapter explains special finishing functions and other convenient functions. 
COPY FINISHING FUNCTIONS
This section explains the sort, group, and offset functions, as well as the staple sort function which is used to staple 
output collated with the sort function when a finisher is installed.
SORT COPY
This function is used to collate sets of copies. Copies 
can be output to the job separator tray, or the offset 
tray or right tray (output tray unit) of the peripheral 
finisher.
GROUP COPY
This function is used to group sets of copies by page. 
Copies can be output to the job separator tray, or the 
offset tray or right tray (output tray unit) of the 
peripheral finisher.
OFFSET FUNCTION
Each set of copies is offset from the previous set in the 
output tray, making it easy to distinguish one set from 
another. (The offset function can be used in the centre 
tray or in the offset tray of the finisher.)
Enabling the offset function
The offset function operates when a checkmark 
appears in the [OFFSET] checkbox, which is displayed 
by touching the [OUTPUT] key. (If a checkmark does 
not appear, touch the checkbox.)
2 1
3
2 1
3123
2 1
3
333
222
123
111
Offset function ON Offset function OFF
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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
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1Place the originals in the RSPF or on 
the document glass. (p.23, p.24)
If originals are placed in 
the RSPF, the sort 
function is automatically 
selected. (To disable this 
function, see the 6. 
SYSTEM SETTINGS 
(ADMINISTRATOR).)
Example: 5 sets of copies or 5 copies per page of 3 
originals
2Touch the [OUTPUT] key.
3Touch the [SORT] or [GROUP] key.
4Touch the output tray that you wish to 
use.
The output tray can only 
be selected when a job 
separator or finisher is 
installed.
5Touch the [OK] key.
6Select the number of copies and any 
other desired copy settings, and then 
press the [START] key ( ).
7[When using the RSPF:]
Copying will start after all the originals are 
scanned.
[When using the document glass:]
Replace the original with the next original and 
press the [START] key ( ). Repeat this step until 
all originals have been scanned, and then touch 
the [READ-END] key.
The copies are grouped as follows:
If the memory becomes full while scanning the 
originals, MEMORY IS FULL. PRESS [START] TO 
BEGIN COPYING OR [CA] TO CANCEL. will appear. 
To copy only the originals that have been scanned, 
press the [START] key ( ) . To cancel the job, press 
the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ).
To enable the offset function (p.36), touch the 
[OFFSET] checkbox so that a checkmark 
appears. To disable the offset function, touch 
the [OFFSET] checkbox again to clear the 
checkmark.
Originals
2-SIDED COPY
OUTPUT
CENTRE
TRAY
UPPER
TRAY
CENTRE
TRAY
Note
The number of originals that can be scanned into 
memory can be increased by increasing the 
memory allocation in the administrator settings, or 
by installing more memory. (See 6. SYSTEM 
SETTINGS (ADMINISTRATOR).)
OFFSET
OK
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READ-END
PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START].
WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END].
Copy
5 sets of copies 5 copies per pageCopy Sort Group
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CONVENIENT COPY FUNCTIONS
STAPLE SORT
 (when the finisher (MX-FN13) is installed)
This function collates the copies, staples each set, and delivers the sets to the offset tray. The staple sort function 
can only be used when a finisher is installed.
ORIENTATION OF THE ORIGINAL AND STAPLING 
POSITIONS
Using the RSPF
Insert the originals face up.
Using the document glass
Place each original face down.
When copying B4 or A3 (8-1/2 x 14 or 11 x 17) vertically oriented originals, the copies will be stapled at the 
position shown below.
Stapling position
Top left cornerPortrait orientation
Landscape orientation
Available paper sizes:
A4, B5 (8-1/2 x 11)
Stapling capacity:
For each size, up to 50 sheets 
can be stapled.
Available paper sizes: 
A3, B4, A4R, B5R 
(11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 
8-1/2 x 13, 8-1/2 x 11 R)
Stapling capacity: 
A3, B4 (11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 
8-1/2 x 13)
For each size, up to 30 sheets 
can be stapled.
A4R, B5R (8-1/2 x 11R)For each size, up to 50 sheets 
can be stapled.
Stapling positionStapling position
 When using letterhead paper in the staple sort,  load the paper with the letterhead to 
the front or to the right as shown in the diagram.
 When the staple sort is used, the automatic original image rotation function does not operate.
 Different sized originals cannot be copied on the corresponding sizes of paper.
 The staple sort function cannot be used if disabled in the administrator settings. (See 6. SYSTEM SETTINGS 
(ADMINISTRATOR).)
 The offset function (p.36) cannot be used.
RSPF
Stapling position
Document glass
Stapling position
Note
SHARP
SHARP
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