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Perfect Binding

You can specify the perfect binding settings.

This section explains how to perfect bind originals scanned from the ADF.

You can specify the binding position, cut position, and the finishing size.

Important

  • The following copier functions are not available when perfect binding output:

    • Booklet/Magazine

    • Stack

    • Sort

    • Slip Sheet

    • Separation Sheet

    • Z-fold, Half Fold, Letter Fold-out, Letter Fold-in, Double Parallel Fold, Gate Fold

    • Copy Face Up

    • Staple/Staple (Center)

    • Auto Paper Select

    • Front Cover

    • Back Cover

    • Designate

    • Interrupt Copy

    • Eject copies to Stacker

1Place the originals for the book block in the ADF.

2Load cover sheets into the interposer.

For details, see “Loading cover sheets”, About This MachineIllustration indicating book format instructionsIllustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

3Select the paper tray for the book block sheets.

4Press [Output/Customize Function/Finisher].

Operation panel screen illustration

5Press [Perfect Binding].

6Select one of the binding positions.

Operation panel screen illustration

You can also specify the binding position and cut position.

7Specify a binding position and a cut size if necessary.

8After making all settings, press [OK].

9Press the [Start] key.

Glue heating begins.

When the glue is hot enough, binding starts.

10Press the delivery key when the status indicator goes off and the delivery key indicator lights up.

Delivery key illustration

The lower left tray opens.

11Remove bound booklets and close the lower left tray.

Note

  • When you select perfect binding mode, Sort is automatically selected.