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PRINTING WHEN THE USER
AUTHENTICATION FUNCTION IS ENABLED
When the user authentication function is enabled in the machines system settings (administrator), you must enter your
user information (login name, password, etc.) in order to print. The information that must be entered varies depending on
the authentication method being used, so check with the administrator of the machine before printing.
1
Select [Print] from the applications
[File] menu.
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PRINTING WHEN THE USER
AUTHENTICATION FUNCTION IS ENABLED
When the user authentication function is enabled in the machines system settings (administrator), you must enter your
user information (login name, password, etc.) in order to print. The information that must be entered varies depending on
the authentication method being used, so check with the administrator of the machine before printing.
1
Select [Print] from the applications
[File] menu.
The menu used to execute...")
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[Black and White] 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. When
the [Black and White Print] checkbox is selected
on the [Main] tab, [Black and White] is also selected on the [Color]
tab.
(1) Select [Color].
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[Black and White] 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. When
the [Black and White Print] checkbox is selected
on the [Main] tab, [Black and White] is also selected on the [Color]
tab.
(1) Select [Color].
(2) Select the Color...")
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SELECTING A PRINT MODE SETTING
This section explains the procedure for selecting a print mode setting. The Print Mode Settings consist of the following
two items:
Normal: This mode is suitable for printing data such as regular text or a table.
High Quality: The print quality of colour photos and text is high.
(1) Click the [Advanced] tab.
(2) Select the Print Mode.
(1) Select [Color].
(2) Select the Print Mode.
Windows
(1) (2)
Macintosh
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SELECTING A PRINT MODE SETTING
This section explains the procedure for selecting a print mode setting. The Print Mode Settings consist of the following
two items:
Normal: This mode is suitable for printing data such as regular text or a table.
High Quality: The print quality of colour photos and text is high.
(1) Click the [Advanced] tab.
(2) Select the Print Mode.
(1) Select [Color].
(2) Select the Print Mode.
Windows
(1) (2)
Macintosh
(1) (2)")
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TWO-SIDED PRINTING
The machine can print on both sides of the paper. This function is useful for many purposes, and is particularly
convenient when you want to create a simple pamphlet. Two-sided printing also helps conserve paper.
(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select [2-Sided(Book)] or [2-Sided(Tablet)].
Paper
orientationPrint results
Vertical
WindowsMacintoshWindowsMacintosh
2-Sided(Book)Long-edged binding
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TWO-SIDED PRINTING
The machine can print on both sides of the paper. This function is useful for many purposes, and is particularly
convenient when you want to create a simple pamphlet. Two-sided printing also helps conserve paper.
(1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab.
(2) Select [2-Sided(Book)] or [2-Sided(Tablet)].
Paper
orientationPrint results
Vertical
WindowsMacintoshWindowsMacintosh
2-Sided(Book)Long-edged binding
(Flip on long edge)2-Sided(Tablet)Short-edged...")
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(1) Select [Layout].
(2) Select [Long-edged binding] or
[Short-edged binding].
Macintosh
(1)(2)
In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select the settings in
[Advanced].
In Mac OS 9, select [Output/Document Style] and
then select [Flip on long edge] or [Flip on short
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(1) Select [Layout].
(2) Select [Long-edged binding] or
[Short-edged binding].
Macintosh
(1)(2)
In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select the settings in
[Advanced].
In Mac OS 9, select [Output/Document Style] and
then select [Flip on long edge] or [Flip on short
edge].")
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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/68/103099/w64_mx2310u-user-guide-1512492901_d-293.png "Page 294
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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
(1)(2)
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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)
(3)(4)")
3-27 PRINTER Contents TWO-SIDED PRINTING The machine can print on both sides of the paper. This function is useful for many purposes, and is particularly convenient when you want to create a simple pamphlet. Two-sided printing also helps conserve paper. (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) Select [2-Sided(Book)] or [2-Sided(Tablet)]. Paper orientationPrint results Vertical WindowsMacintoshWindowsMacintosh 2-Sided(Book)Long-edged binding (Flip on long edge)2-Sided(Tablet)Short-edged binding (Flip on short edge) Horizontal WindowsMacintoshWindowsMacintosh 2-Sided(Book)Short-edged binding (Flip on short edge)2-Sided(Tablet)Long-edged binding (Flip on long edge) The pages are printed so that they can be bound at the side.The pages are printed so that they can be bound at the top. Windows (1) (2)
3-28 PRINTER Contents (1) Select [Layout]. (2) Select [Long-edged binding] or [Short-edged binding]. Macintosh (1)(2) In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select the settings in [Advanced]. In Mac OS 9, select [Output/Document Style] and then select [Flip on long edge] or [Flip on short edge].
3-29 PRINTER Contents FITTING THE PRINT IMAGE TO THE PAPER This function is used to automatically enlarge or reduce the printed image to match the size of the paper loaded in the machine. This is convenient for such purposes as enlarging an A4 or letter size document to A3 or ledger size 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 following example explains how to print an A4 size document on A3 size paper. (1) Click the [Paper] tab. (2) Select the size of the print image (for example: A4). (3) Select [Fit To Paper Size]. (4) Select the actual paper size to be used for printing (for example: A3). (This function can only be used in Mac OS X v10.4.11, v10.5 to 10.5.8 and 10.6 to 10.6.2.) (1) Select [Paper Handling]. (2) Check the size of the print image (for example: A4). To change the print image size, use the Paper Size menu that appears when [Page Setup] is selected. (3) Select [Scale to fit paper size]. (4) Select the actual paper size to be used for printing (for example: A3). Windows A4 or LetterA3 or Ledger (1)(2)(3)(4) Macintosh (1)(2) (3)(4)
3-30 PRINTER Contents 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 following print results will be obtained, depending on the order selected. N-Up (Pages per sheet)Print results Left To RightRight To Left Top To Bottom (When the print orientation is landscape) 2-Up (2 pages per sheet) N-Up (Pages per sheet) Right, and DownDown, and RightLeft, and DownDown, and Left 4-Up (4 pages per sheet) The page orders for 6-Up, 8-Up, 9-Up, and 16-Up are the same as for 4-Up. In a Windows environment, the page order can be viewed in the print image in the printer driver properties window. In a Macintosh environment, the page orders are displayed as selections. In a Macintosh environment, the number of pages that can be printed on a single sheet is 2, 4, 6, 9, or 16.
3-31 PRINTER Contents (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) (3)(4)
3-32 PRINTER Contents STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN OUTPUT Staple function The staple function can be used to staple output. This function saves considerable time when preparing handouts for a meeting or other stapled materials. The staple function can also be used in combination with two-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. * The staple orientation varies depending on the size and orientation of the paper. Punch function The punch function can be selected to punch holes in printed output. Punch hole positions can be set by selecting the binding edge. StaplesLeftRightTop 1 Staple* 2 Staples LeftRightTop To use the staple function, a finisher is required. To use the punch function, a punch module must be installed on the finisher. The number of holes that can be punched and the spacing between the holes varies depending on the installed punch module. For the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled, see SPECIFICATIONS in the Start Guide. The maximum number of sheets that can be stapled at once includes any covers and/or inserts that are inserted. The staple function cannot be used in combination with the offset function, which offsets the position of each output job from the previous job. 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 function is disabled in the machines system settings (administrator), stapling or punching is not possible.
3-33 PRINTER Contents (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 the punch function, click the [Punch] checkbox so that a checkmark appears. Windows (3)(2)(1) Macintosh (1)(2)(3) In Mac OS X v10.2.8, select the settings in [Advanced]. In Mac OS 9, select the settings in [Output/Document Style].
3-34 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 3-38) COLOUR MODE ADJUSTMENT FUNCTION (page 3-42)FUNCTIONS THAT COMBINE TEXT AND IMAGES (page 3-47) PRINT FUNCTIONS FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES (page 3-50) CONVENIENT PRINTER FUNCTIONS (page 3-58) 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 3-17) CONVENIENT FUNCTIONS FOR CREATING PAMPHLETS AND POSTERS CREATING A PAMPHLET (Pamphlet) 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. (1) Configure the settings on the [Main] tab. (2) Select [Pamphlet Style] (3) Select the Binding Edge. CONVENIENT PRINTING FUNCTIONS In Windows, view printer driver Help for details on printer driver settings for each printing function. Windows (1) (2) (3)
3-35 PRINTER Contents (1) Select [Printer Features]. (2) Select the Binding Edge. (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].
3-36 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 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.