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USING A DIFFERENT PAPER TYPE FOR 
COVERS (Covers/Inserts)
A different type of paper can be inserted in positions corresponding to front and back covers of a copy job when the 
automatic document feeder is used. A different type of paper can also be automatically added as an insert at specified 
pages.
Example of adding covers
Example of adding covers/insertsExample of adding inserts
About the explanations of covers and 
inserts
There are various ways of using covers and inserts. To 
keep the explanations simple, covers and inserts are 
explained separately. For specific examples, see 
Examples of covers and inserts (page 2-140).
Preparations for using covers and inserts
 Load the cover/insert paper in the tray before using the cover/insert function.
 Before selecting the cover/insert function, place the originals in the document feeder tray, select 1-sided or 2-sided 
copying, and select the number of copies and any other desired copy settings. When these settings have been 
completed, perform the procedure to select covers/inserts.
 The originals must be scanned using the automatic document feeder. The document glass cannot be used.
 For covers, only one sheet can be inserted for the front cover and only one sheet can be inserted for the back cover. 
For inserts, up to 100 sheets can be inserted. Note that two insert sheets cannot be inserted between the same two 
pages.
 When performing 2-sided copying of 2-sided originals, an insert cannot be inserted between the front and reverse 
sides of an original.
Back 
cover
Front cover Originals
InsertsBack 
cover Originals
Front 
cover
Originals
Inserts
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INSERTING COVERS IN COPIES (Cover Settings)
A different type of paper can be inserted at the positions corresponding to the front and back covers of a copy job.
This is useful for arranging documents in an attractive format and for using a different type of paper as a cover on an 
estimate sheet or similar document.
Covers can be used in combination with inserts.
Copying on a front cover and inserting together with a back cover
1
Insert the originals face up in the 
document feeder tray.
Insert the originals all the way into the document feeder tray. 
Multiple originals can be placed in the document feeder tray. 
The stack of originals must not be higher than the indicator line 
on the tray.
The document glass cannot be used.
2
Select the special modes.
(1) Touch the [Special Modes] key.
(2) Touch the [Covers/Inserts] key.
☞Special modes menu (1st screen) (page 2-41)
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Touch the [Front Cover] key.
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Originals
Front cover paper Back cover paperFront cover
Back cover
Copies
1 1
Indicator 
line
Special ModesOK
CancelOK
Front
Cover
Back
CoverInsertion
Type B
Insertion
Type A
Insertion
Settings
Tray Settings
Inserts SettingCover Setting
Covers/Inserts
Page Layout
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Select cover settings.
(1) If the cover sheet will be copied on, touch 
the [Yes] key. Otherwise, touch the [No] 
key.
If the [No] key is touched, only cover insertion will be 
performed.
In this case, go to step (3).
(2) To copy on one side of the cover, touch the 
[1-Sided] key. To copy on both sides of the 
cover, touch the [2-Sided] key.
(3) Select paper settings for the cover.
(A) The currently selected paper tray for the cover is 
displayed.
(B) The size and type of paper in the currently selected 
tray is displayed.
To change the paper tray for the cover, touch the Paper 
Tray key.
When the Paper Tray key is touched, a tray selection 
screen appears. Select the paper tray for the cover in the 
tray selection screen and touch the [OK] key.
(4) Touch the [OK] key.
If the cover will be copied on, label sheets, transparency film, and tab paper cannot be used. If not copied on, tab 
paper can be inserted.
To cancel cover settings...
Touch the [Cancel] key.
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If you wish to insert a back cover, touch 
the [Back Cover] key.
The screen of step 4 appears. The procedures are the same as 
for the front cover. Follow the procedures in step 4.
When following the procedures, substitute Back Cover for 
Front Cover.
Covers/Inserts
CancelFront Cover SettingOK
Paper TrayPrint on Front Cover
Yes
A4Plain
No
2-Sided1-Sided
Bypass
Tray
(3)(4)(1)(2)
(A)
(B)
Covers/Inserts
Front CoverOK
Paper TrayBypass Tray
Plain
Plain
A4
3.B4
Plain2.A4R
Plain1.A4
4.A3Plain
Special ModesOK
CancelOK
Front
Cover
Back
CoverInsertion
Type B
Insertion
Type A
Insertion
Settings
Tray Settings
Inserts SettingCover Setting
Covers/Inserts
Page Layout
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Touch the [OK] key.
You will return to the base screen of copy mode.
You can touch the [Insertion Type A] key or the [Insertion Type 
B] key to select insert settings.
☞INSERTING INSERT SHEETS IN COPIES (Insert 
Settings) (page 2-63)
To check your settings, touch the [Page Layout] key.
☞CHANGING COVER/INSERT SETTINGS (Page Layout) 
(page 2-67)
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Press the [START] key.
Copying of the originals in the document feeder tray begins.
To cancel scanning and copying...
Press the [STOP] key ( ).
 This function cannot be used in combination with the saddle stitch function.
 The document glass cannot be used.
 Cover settings cannot be selected if insertion of covers and inserts is disabled in the system settings (administrator).
To cancel cover sheet insertion...
Touch the [Cancel] key in the screen of step 3.
Special ModesOK
CancelOK
Front
Cover
Back
CoverInsertion
Type B
Insertion
Type A
Insertion
Settings
Tray Settings
Inserts SettingCover Setting
Covers/Inserts
Page Layout
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INSERTING INSERT SHEETS IN COPIES
(Insert Settings)
You can have different paper automatically inserted as inserts at specified pages of copies. Two types of paper can be 
used as inserts, and the insertion positions can be specified separately for each.
Covers can be used in combination with inserts.
Example: Insert A after page 3 and insert B after page 5.
1
Insert the originals face up in the 
document feeder tray.
Insert the originals all the way into the document feeder tray. 
Multiple originals can be placed in the document feeder tray. 
The stack of originals must not be higher than the indicator line 
on the tray.
The document glass cannot be used.
2
Select the special modes.
(1) Touch the [Special Modes] key.
(2) Touch the [Covers/Inserts] key.
☞Special modes menu (1st screen) (page 2-41)
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Touch the [Insertion Type A] key.
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Originals
CopiesInsert A
Insert B
1 1
Indicator 
line
Special ModesOK
CancelOK
Front
Cover
Back
CoverInsertion
Type B
Insertion
Type A
Insertion
Settings
Tray Settings
Inserts SettingCover Setting
Covers/Inserts
Page Layout
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Select insert settings.
(1) If the insert will be copied on, touch the 
[Yes] key. Otherwise, touch the [No] key.
If the [No] key is touched, only insert sheet insertion will 
be performed.
In this case, go to step (3).
(2) To copy on one side of the insert, touch the 
[1-Sided] key. To copy on both sides, touch 
the [2-Sided] key.
(3) Select insert paper settings.
(A) The currently selected paper tray for the insert is 
displayed.
(B) The size and type of paper in the currently selected 
tray is displayed.
To change the paper tray for the inserts, touch the Paper 
Tray key.
When the Paper Tray key is touched, a tray selection 
screen appears. Select the desired paper tray in the tray 
selection screen and touch the [OK] key.
(4) Touch the [OK] key.
If both sides of the insert will be copied on, label sheets, transparency film, and tab paper cannot be used. If not copied 
on, tab paper can be inserted.
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If you wish to insert a different type of 
insert sheet, touch the [Insertion Type B] 
key.
The screen of step 4 appears. Settings are selected in the 
same way as for insert type A. Follow the procedures in step 4.
When following the procedures, substitute Insert Type B for 
Insert Type A.
Covers/Inserts
CancelInsertion Type A SettingsOK
Paper TrayPrint on Insert Sheets
Yes
A4Plain
No
2-Sided1-Sided
Bypass
Tray
(3)(4)(1)(2)
(B) (A)
Covers/Inserts
Insertion Type AOK
Paper TrayBypass Tray
Plain
Plain
A4
3.B4
Plain2.A4R
Plain1.A4
4.A3Plain
Special ModesOK
OKCancel
Front
Cover
Back
CoverInsertion
Type B
Insertion
Type A
Insertion
Settings
Tray Settings
Inserts SettingCover Setting
Covers/Inserts
Page Layout
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Touch the [Insertion Settings] key.
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Specify the pages where inserts A and B 
will be inserted.
(1) Touch the [Insertion Type A] key or the 
[Insertion Type B] key.
Specify the page where the highlighted insert will be 
inserted.
(A) This shows the tray selected for insert type A and the 
paper size and type.
(B) This shows the tray selected for insert type B and the 
paper size and type.
When the [Insertion Type A] key is highlighted, the insert 
sheet insertion settings are applied to [Insertion Type A]. 
When the [Insertion Type B] key is highlighted, the insert 
settings are applied to [Insertion Type B].
(2) Enter the page number where the insert 
sheet will be inserted with the numeric 
keys.
For more information, see Inserts (copying of 1-sided 
originals) (page 2-145) and Inserts (copying of 2-sided 
originals) (page 2-145).
The [CLEAR] key ( ) can be pressed to return the 
setting of the selected item to the default value. If you 
make a mistake, press the [CLEAR] key ( ) and then 
enter the correct number.
(3) Touch the [Enter] key.
(C) This shows the total number of inserts. Up to 100 
insert sheets can be inserted. To insert multiple 
inserts, touch the [Enter] key after entering each 
insertion page number (insertion position) with the 
numeric keys.
(4) To insert another insert sheet, repeat steps 
(1) to (3).
(5) Touch the [OK] key.
If both sides of the insert will be copied on, label sheets, transparency film, and tab paper cannot be used. If not copied 
on, tab paper can be inserted.
Special ModesOK
OKCancel
Front
Cover
Back
CoverInsertion
Type B
Insertion
Type A
Insertion
Settings
Tray Settings
Inserts SettingCover Setting
Covers/Inserts
Page Layout
Covers/Inserts
Insertion SettingsOK
Insertion
Type BInsertion
Type A10Insertion 
Total:4
A4Plain
Tray 1Bypass
Tray
A4PlainEnter
Insertion Page
(1)(5)(2)
(A)
(B)(C) (3)
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Touch the [OK] key.
You will return to the base screen of copy mode.
To select cover settings, touch the [Front Cover] key or the 
[Back Cover] key.
☞INSERTING COVERS IN COPIES (Cover Settings) (page 
2-60)
To check your settings, touch the [Page Layout] key.
☞CHANGING COVER/INSERT SETTINGS (Page Layout) 
(page 2-67)
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Press the [START] key.
Copying of the originals in the document feeder tray begins.
To cancel scanning and copying...
Press the [STOP] key ( ).
 Use the same size of paper for the inserts as for the copies.
 Up to 100 insert sheets can be added. Note that two insert sheets cannot be inserted between the same two pages.
 When performing 2-sided copying of 2-sided originals, an insert cannot be added between the front and reverse sides of 
an original page.
 This function cannot be used in combination with the saddle stitch function.
 Cover/insert settings cannot be selected if insertion of covers and inserts is disabled in the system settings (administrator).
To cancel cover sheet insertion...
Touch the [Cancel] key in the screen of step 3.
Special ModesOK
CancelOK
Front
Cover
Back
CoverInsertion
Type B
Insertion
Type A
Insertion
Settings
Tray Settings
Inserts SettingCover Setting
Covers/Inserts
Page Layout
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CHANGING COVER/INSERT SETTINGS (Page Layout)
Cover settings and insert settings can be combined.
This section explains how to check completed cover and insert insertion page settings, and change or delete insertion 
pages.
Changing insert A from page 4 to page 5
1
Select the special modes.
(1) Touch the [Special Modes] key.
(2) Touch the [Covers/Inserts] key.
☞Special modes menu (1st screen) (page 2-41)
2
Touch the [Page Layout] key.
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4th page, insert A
7th page, insert B
9th page, insert B
12th page, insert A5th page, insert A
7th page, insert B
9th page, insert B
12th page, insert A
Special ModesOK
CancelOK
Front
Cover
Back
CoverInsertion
Type B
Insertion
Type A
Insertion
Settings
Tray Settings
Inserts SettingCover Setting
Covers/Inserts
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Example: Touch insert A at page 4Touch the key of the page that you wish 
to delete or change.
If you do not need to change the setting, touch the [OK] key 
and go to step 6.
 Each key shows a print image icon and the insertion page.
 If there are multiple screens, touch the   keys to move 
through the screens.
To edit a cover, touch the [Front Cover] key or the [Back Cover] 
key and go to step 4.
Touch the key of the insertion page that you want to edit or 
clear. The following screen will appear.
 To delete the page, touch the [Delete] key. After deleting the 
key, touch the [OK] key and go to step 6.
 To edit the page, touch the [Amend] key.
To edit an insert, touch the [Insertion Type A] key or the 
[Insertion Type B] key and go to step 5.
 To cancel, touch the [Cancel] key.
Icons
: Copy on front side only
: Copy on reverse side only
: 2-sided copy
: Do not copy
For inserts, the insertion page also appears.
* represents a page number.
*/-: Copy only on front side at page *
*/*: 2-sided copy at page */*