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Notes on configuring the fold function

Conditions where fold function will be canceled

Fold function will be canceled when:

  • Paper size or type which is not compatible with the fold function is selected.

  • The machine is made to continue printing manually.

  • [Driver / Command] is selected in [Tray Setting Priority] for the specified source tray.

  • [Auto Continue] is set.

  • A combination of paper orientation and fold position that cannot be folded is selected.

Functions that will cause job reset to occur when combined with the fold function

  • Slip Sheets*1

  • Separation Sheets*1

  • Staple*2

  • Punch

  • Half Fold configured on the Booklet Finisher

*1 Job reset occurs only when combined with Half Fold, Letter Fold-in, or Letter Fold-out.

*2 Job reset occurs only when combined with Half Fold, Letter Fold-in, or Letter Fold-out. It can be specified along with Z-fold except when center staple is selected using the Booklet Finisher.

Note

  • If the information icon (Icon illustration) is displayed next to the "Fold:" list, you cannot specify fold function. Click the information icon (Icon illustration) to check why fold function is unavailable.

  • If the information icon (Icon illustration) is displayed next to the "Z-fold:" list, you cannot specify fold function. Click the information icon (Icon illustration) to check why Z-fold function is unavailable.

  • 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.

  • Print quality over fold lines might be reduced. This is due to cracking within the fused toner. Loss of surface along fold lines can also occur with some types of paper. To avoid possible wastage, print a single test sheet before beginning a print run.

  • Printing will stop if the number of printed sheets exceeds tray capacity. If this happens, remove printed sheets from the folding unit tray to resume printing.