Notes on the fold function
Follow these precautions when using the fold function.
folding will be canceled under the following conditions:
When a paper type that cannot be folded is selected *1
When a paper size that cannot be folded is selected
When form feeding is used
If the specified fold direction conflicts with the orientation of the original
When multifold is specified but the number of sheets exceeds the maximum number available for the multifold function
If the Auto Continue function is set
When the paper is fed from the optional interposer tray
*1 The fold function is not supported for Thin Paper, Middle Thick Paper, Thick Paper1, Thick Paper 2, Thick Paper 3, Letterhead, Translucent Paper, OHP(Transparency), Cardstock, Label Paper, and Tab Stock.
When the following functions are set while folding output, the job is reset:
Slip Sheet *1
Separation Sheet *1
Staple *2
Punch*1
Ring Binding
Perfect Binding
*1 The job is canceled if half fold, letter fold-in, letter fold-out, double parallel fold, or gate fold is selected.
*2 Can be selected with Z-fold, but not in conjunction with booklet staple. The job is canceled if half fold, letter fold-in, letter fold-out, double parallel fold, or gate fold is selected. Z-fold functions except booklet staple can be used together.
To use the Z-fold function, you must set the Z-fold support tray. For details about how to set the Z-fold support tray, see "When Folded Paper Is Not Properly Aligned", Troubleshooting.
Folded copies that are delivered to the Multi-Folding Unit tray may be stacked with their folds open. If this happens, the position of the folds is unaffected and the copies will still be output in sequential order. Stacked copies can be easily separated in the order they were delivered. To prevent their folded sections overlapping, configure the machine to deliver folded copies to the Finisher upper tray or Finisher shift tray.
If the fold function is not selectable even when the fold unit is attached, the option setting for the printer might be incorrectly configured in the printer driver. Configure the settings for the printer options on the [Change Accessories] tab.
Remove the Z-fold support tray when delivering copies to the shift tray without using the Z-fold function. If you leave the Z-fold support tray in place, prints are not stacked properly.
The rotating collate and auto tray switching cannot be used when folding.
When stapling Z-folded paper, fewer sheets than normal can be stapled together. This is because a single Z-folded sheet is equivalent to 10 non-Z-folded sheets.
Coated paper cannot be gate-folded.
The multi-sheet fold function cannot be used with coated paper.
Depending on the temperate and humidity conditions of the machine's environment and the type of paper being folded, use of the fold function can cause toner smearing, which can occasionally result in spoilt prints.
