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Connect Copy allows you to connect two machines together via the Copy Connector. When you set up a copy job on one machine (the main machine), data is transferred to the other (the sub-machine) so that copies can be made on both simultaneously.
If two machines are connected and used at the same time in Connect Copy mode, the printing speed can be doubled, so that large volumes of documents can be copied. Even if a machine stops because of a paper jam or a lack of paper, the other machine automatically takes over and finishes the job, which eliminates delays.
The main machine is the one on which you press [Connect Copy] to make Connect Copy settings. The other machine becomes the sub-machine. You cannot change the main machine and sub-machine relationship until Connect Copy is canceled.
After the original is scanned, the data is stored on the hard disk of the main machine. As soon as the main machine starts copying, the data is transferred to the hard disk of the sub-machine, and the sub-machine then starts copying.
Machine types and options
The machines do not need to be the same type. However, to use functions such as the Staple, Punch, or Fold function, the finisher or multi-folding unit with those functions must be installed on both machines. Printouts may differ if the main machine and sub-machine have different finishers installed.
Do not use the connecting cable with other equipment.
Always turn off the main power of the main and sub-machines when before disconnecting the cable. Otherwise it might lead to malfunctioning of the two machines.
Even if the sub-machine is in Low Power mode, the main machine can still connect to make copies.
In Connect Copy, both machines follow the user authentication settings of the main machine.
You cannot manage the number of copies according to machine. The number of copies is shown as a total of the two machines, and is monitored on the main machine.
Even if user codes are specified and you enter a user code before using the sub-machine, you cannot manage the number of copies made on the sub-machine.
If user codes are specified on only the sub-machine, you need not enter a user code in order to use the sub-machine for Connect Copy. In this case, you cannot manage the number of copies according to user.
In Connect Copy mode, the sub-machine will not turn off automatically.
