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Check the paper type setting for the 
bypass tray. If you need to change the 
setting, touch the paper type key.
If you do not need to change the paper size and type that 
appear under Bypass Tray, go to step 7.
5
Select the type of paper used in the 
bypass tray.
Select the paper type that you will use.
6
Set the paper size.
(1) Select the paper size.
[Auto-Inch] key
When the paper placed in the bypass tray is an inch size 
(8-1/2 x 11, etc.), the paper size will be detected...

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When the [Custom Size] key is touched, the paper size entry screen appears.
Touch the X (width) numeric value display key to open a 
number entry screen. Enter the width of the paper with 
the numeric keys, and touch the [OK] key in the number 
entry screen.
Touch the Y (height) numeric value display key to open a 
number entry screen. Enter the height of the paper with 
the numeric keys, and touch the [OK] key in the number 
entry screen.
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This chapter explains Margin Shift, Erase, Dual Page Copy, and other special modes.
SPECIAL MODES
When the [Special Modes] key is pressed in the base screen, the special modes menu screen appears. The special 
modes menu consists of two screens. Touch the   keys to move between the screens. After selecting special 
mode settings, touch the [OK] key in the special modes menu screen to complete the settings and return to the base 
screen of copy mode.
Special modes menu (1st screen)...

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(1) [Stamp] key
☞PRINTING THE DATE AND A STAMP ON COPIES 
(Stamp) (page 2-84)
(2) [Image Edit] key
☞[Image Edit] KEY (page 2-104)
(3) [Sharpness] key
☞ADJUSTING THE SHARPNESS OF AN IMAGE 
(Sharpness) (page 2-115)
(4) [File] key
This saves a job in a folder of the document filing 
function. 
(5) [Quick File] key
This saves a job in the Quick File folder of the document 
filing function. (6) [Proof Copy] key
☞CHECKING COPIES BEFORE PRINTING (Proof 
Copy)...

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In some cases two [OK] keys and one [Cancel] key will appear in the special mode screens. The keys are used as 
follows:
(A) Enter the selected special mode settings and return to the base screen of copy mode.
(B) Enter the selected special mode settings and return to the special modes menu screen. Touch this key when you 
wish to continue selecting other special mode settings.
(C) During selection of special mode settings, this key returns you to the...

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ADDING MARGINS (Margin Shift)
This function is used to shift the copy image right, left or down to adjust the margin.
This is convenient when you wish to bind the copies with a string or in a binder.
Shifting the image to the right so the copies can be bound at the left edge with a string
Margin shift positions
11
Not using margin shiftUsing margin shift
The punch holes cut off 
part of the imageThe image is moved to 
allow space for the string 
holes so the image is not 
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Press the [START] key.
Copying will begin.
If you are using the document glass to copy multiple original pages, copying will take place as you scan each original. If you 
have selected sort mode, change originals and press the [START] key. Repeat until all pages have been scanned and then 
touch the [Read-End] key.
To cancel scanning of the original and copying...
Press the [STOP] key ( ).
Rotation copy cannot be used in combination with margin shift.
To cancel the margin shift...

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ERASING PERIPHERAL SHADOWS (Erase)
The erase function is used to erase shadows around the edges of copies that occur when copying thick originals or 
books.
When a thick book is copied
Erase modes
Shadows appear here
Not using the erase 
functionUsing the erase 
function
Shadows appear on the 
copy.Shadows do not appear on 
the copy.
1
Place the original.
Place the original face up in the document feeder tray, or face down on the document glass.
2
Select the special modes.
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Select the erase settings.
(1) Touch the desired erase mode.
Select one of the four positions.
Touch the [Side Erase] key to open the following screen.
Touch the checkbox of the edge that you wish to erase 
and make sure that a checkmark appears.
When performing 1-sided to 2-sided copying or 2-sided to 
2-sided copying, set the erase edge on the reverse side.
 If you touch the [Same Side as Side 1] key, the edge in 
the same position as on the front side will be erased.
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COPYING EACH FACING PAGE OF A 
BOUND DOCUMENT (Dual Page Copy)
The dual page copy function produces separate copies of two document pages that are placed side by side on the 
document glass. This function is useful when making copies of the facing pages of a book or other bound document.
Copying the facing pages of a book or bound document
1
Place the original on the document glass.
Align the centre of the original with the appropriate size mark  .
2
Select A4 (8-1/2 x 11) size...