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.

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:

In the application, on the [File] menu, click [Print].
Select the printer, and then open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box in the document's native application.
To 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.
Click the [Detailed Settings] tab.
In the [Menu:] box, click the [Edit] icon.
Select 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].
Change any other print settings if necessary.
To 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.
Click [OK] to close the Printing Preferences dialog box.
Print the document using the print function in the document's native application.

For the PCL 5e printer driver:

In the application, on the [File] menu, click [Print].
Select the printer, and then open the [Printing Preferences] dialog box in the document's native application.
Select 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].
Change any other print settings if necessary.
Click [OK] to close the Printing Preferences dialog box.
Print the document using the print function in the document's native application.

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.