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Gate Fold

Applies three folds to create four equal panels (center line main fold, outer panels folding inward without overlap).

Illustration of Gate Fold

1Press [Output/ Customize Function/ Finisher].

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2Press [Fold].

3Press [Gate Fold].

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4Press [Change].

5Select Fold Orientation and Print Side.

Operation panel screen illustration

6Press [OK] twice.

7Place the originals, and then press the [Start] key.

Note

  • Folded documents are delivered to the multi-folding unit only.

  • You can specify the fold-back position in 1 mm (0.04 inches) increments under Gate Fold Position in User Tools. For details about Gate Fold Position, see “System Settings”, Network and System Settings ReferenceIllustration indicating instructions stored on a CD-ROM.

  • If the Booklet or Magazine function is set, the settings for those functions have priority.

  • The following copier functions are not available when the Gate Fold function is enabled:

    • Punch

    • Staple

    • Multi-sheet Fold

  • Wrinkling can occur when applying gate fold to B4 JISLandscape, A3Landscape, 81/2 × 14Landscape, 11 × 17Landscape, 12 × 18Landscape, 8KLandscape, or larger sheets. In some cases, you may have to use A4Landscape sheets or smaller when applying folds in combination with the reduction function.