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Combining Multiple Pages into Single Page

This section explains how to print multiple pages onto a single sheet. The combine printing function allows you to economize on paper by printing multiple sheets at reduced size onto a single sheet.

Important

  • The combine printing function is not available on a custom size paper. To use the combine printing function, specify a standard size paper.

For the PCL 6 printer driver:

1In the application, on the [File] menu, click [Print].

2Select the printer, and then open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box in the document's native application.

3To use an existing One Click Presets, click the [One Click Presets] tab, and then click the icon in the [One Click Preset List:] box.

If you do not wish to modify a custom setting that is already registered in the printer driver, change settings such as paper size and source tray as required, and then proceed to step 9.

4Click the [Detailed Settings] tab.

5In the [Menu:] box, click the [Edit] icon.

6Select the combination pattern in the [Layout:] list, and then specify the method for combining pages in the [Page Order:] list.

To draw a border line around each page, select [Draw Frame Border].

7Change any other print settings if necessary.

8To save current setting in the One Click Preset List, click [Register Current Settings...].

Enter a name and comment that describe the setting, and then click [OK]. The newly registered icon appears in the [One Click Preset List:] area.

9Click [OK] to close the Printing Preferences dialog box.

10Print the document using the print function in the document's native application.

For the PCL 5e printer driver:

1In the application, on the [File] menu, click [Print].

2Select the printer, and then open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box in the document's native application.

3Select the combination pattern in the [Layout:] list, and then specify the method for combining pages in the [Page Order:] list.

To draw a border line around each page, select [Draw Frame Border].

4Change any other print settings if necessary.

5Click [OK] to close the Printing Preferences dialog box.

6Print the document using the print function in the document's native application.

Note

  • If the document contains pages with different original sizes, page breaks may occur.

  • If the application you are using also has a combine function, disable it. If the application's combine function is also enabled when the driver's combine function enabled, incorrect printing is likely.

  • For details about combining pages with different orientations and other advanced functions, see the printer driver Help.

Related topics

Types of combine printing