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Notes on configuring the fold function

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Conditions where fold function will be canceled

The fold function cannot be used on the selected paper size or type.
When the machine is made to continue printing manually.
When [Auto Continue] is set.
When 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)
Collate (*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 Staple (Center) is selected (using the Booklet Finisher).

If the information icon () is displayed next to the "Fold:" list in the PCL 6 printer driver or PostScript 3 printer driver, you cannot specify fold function. Click the information icon () to check why fold function is unavailable.
If the information icon () is displayed next to the "Z-fold:" list in the PCL 5e printer driver, you cannot specify Z-fold function. Click the information icon () to check why Z-fold function is unavailable.
When the fold function is used, Rotating Collate will be canceled.
When stapling Z-folded paper, fewer sheets than normal can be stapled together. This is because a single Z-folded sheet is equivalent to 8 non-Z-folded sheets. For the number of sheets that can be stapled, see "Specifications", Maintenance and Specifications.
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.
Wrinkling can occur when applying letter fold-in or letter fold-out to A3, 8¹/₂× 14, 11 × 17, or larger sheets. In some cases, you may have to use A4 sheets or smaller when applying folds in combination with the reduction function.
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.