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Duplex Copying

This section describes how to make duplex copies.

Copies two 1-sided pages or one 2-sided page onto a 2-sided page.

Important

  • You cannot use the bypass tray with this function.

1 Sided 2 Sided

Copies two 1-sided pages on one 2-sided page.

Illustration of Duplex

2 Sided 2 Sided

Copies one 2-sided page on one 2-sided page.

Illustration of Duplex

Original orientation and completed copies

The resulting copy image will differ according to the orientation in which you place your originals (Portrait or Landscape).

The table shows the orientation of images on the front and back of copies, not the orientation of delivery.

Illustration of Duplex

1Press the [Duplex] key.

Duplex key illustration

The indicator goes on.

2Select the duplex mode using [Up arrow key] or [Down arrow key], and then press the [OK] key.

Operation panel screen illustration

3Select the original orientation using [Up arrow key] or [Down arrow key], and then press the [OK] key.

Operation panel screen illustration

4Select the duplex orientation using [Up arrow key] or [Down arrow key], and then press the [OK] key.

Operation panel screen illustration

The “Programmed” message appears.

5Place the originals, and then press the [Start] key.

Note

  • When placing an original on the exposure glass, start with the first page to be copied. When placing originals in the ADF, set so that the first page is on the top.

  • When placing originals on the exposure glass, press the [Sharp] key after all the originals have been scanned.

  • To display the screens in steps 3 and 4, select [Always Specify] for [Orientation] with Copier Features in User Tools. If [Do not Specify] is selected, proceed to step 5. For details about Orientation, see “User Tools Menu”.

  • You can change the margins of duplex copies under Duplex Margin in User Tools. If you set a binding margin that is too wide, parts of the image may not be copied. For details about Duplex Margin, see “User Tools Menu”.

  • You can use the following copy paper with this function:

    • A4Landscape, B5 JISLandscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 81/2 × 13Landscape, 81/2 × 11Landscape, 81/4 × 14Landscape, 81/4 × 13Landscape, 16KLandscape

  • You cannot use the following copy paper with this function:

    • Paper smaller than B5 JISLandscape or 81/2 × 11Landscape

    • Paper thicker than 90 g/m2 (24 lb.)

    • Paper thinner than 64 g/m2 (17 lb.)

    • Translucent paper

    • Label paper (adhesive labels)

    • OHP transparencies

    • Thick paper

    • Envelopes

  • When an odd number of originals are placed in the ADF, the back of the last page of copied paper is blank.

  • During copying, the image is shifted to allow for the binding margin.

  • By default, a binding margin is made on the back side.

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