Select the fold position in the printer driver.
The paper types that can be used for fold function are as follows:
Plain, Recycled, Preprinted, Prepunched, Yellow, Green, Blue, Ivory, Orange, Pink, Red, Gray, Coated Paper: Gloss Print, Coated (Glossy), Coated (Matte)
The finished form may vary depending on the paper size. The following table shows the examples of A3 size paper folded in each fold type. For details, see the printer driver Help.
Print Data Direction |
Fold Types |
Folding Position |
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Print Inside |
Print Outside |
Not Specified |
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Portrait |
Z-fold |
- |
- |
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Half Fold |
- |
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Letter Fold-in |
- |
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Letter Fold-out |
- |
- |
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Double Parallel Fold |
- |
|||
Gate Fold |
- |
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Landscape |
Z-fold |
- |
- |
|
Half Fold |
- |
|||
Letter Fold-in |
- |
|||
Letter Fold-out |
- |
- |
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Double Parallel Fold |
- |
|||
Gate Fold |
- |
For details about which paper sizes are compatible with which fold or Multi-sheet Fold, see "Specifications for Multi-Folding Unit", Maintenance and Specifications.
To use the single-fold function, use paper whose weight is between 64 and 105 g/m2.
To use the Multi-fold function, use paper whose weight is between 64 and 80 g/m2.
If you apply the Multi-sheet Fold function with Letter Fold-in to B5 JIS size paper, the folded sheets will be different in size to sheets folded without the Multi-sheet Fold function.
Multi-sheet Fold not applied
Multi-sheet Fold applied
When printing a large number of copies with the Z-fold function, it is recommended to attach the Z-fold support tray to the finisher. For details on attaching the Z-fold support tray to the finisher, see "Guide to Functions of the Machine's Options", Getting Started.