User GuideIM C2000/C2500/C3000/C3500/C4500/C5500/C6000 series

Interrupting a Print Job in Progress to Print Another Job

You can configure the machine to interrupt a print job in progress at any time while performing a job of a specific function, e.g. interrupting a job of the Copy function job to print another printer function job.

  • Printing of the same function is performed in the order of the jobs.

  • When printing of the interrupting function finishes, the interrupted print job resumes automatically.

Specifying the Function to Give Priority to Printing (Settings Screen Type: Standard)

Use the following procedure to specify the function that has priority:

1Press [Settings] on the Home screen.

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2Press [System Settings].

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3Press [Machine][Print Action/Image Quality Adjustment], and then press [Interleave Priority].

4Select the function that has priority for printing.

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  • Application Displayed on Screen: Printing displayed on the screen has priority.

  • Copier/Document Server, Fax, Printer: The priority is given to the specified function. After that, the priority is given in the order of Fax, Printer, and Copier / Document Server.

  • Switch Every Specified No.: When the machine is instructed to perform printing of multiple functions at the same time, the machine switches the function to perform printing every 5 sheets.

  • Job Order: Printing is performed in the order of the jobs. However, the fax function is given highest priority.

5Press [OK].

6After completing the procedure, press [Home] ().

Specifying the Function to Give Priority to Printing (Settings Screen Type: Classic)

Use the following procedure to specify the function that has priority:

1Press [Settings] on the Home screen.

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2Press [Machine Features Settings].

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3Press [System Settings][General Features] tab, and then press [Interleave Priority].

4Select the function that has priority for printing.

Operation panel screen illustration
  • Display Mode: Printing displayed on the screen has priority.

  • Copier/Document Server, Fax, Printer: The priority is given to the specified function. After that, the priority is given in the order of Fax, Printer, and Copier / Document Server.

  • Switch Every Specified No.: When the machine is instructed to perform printing of multiple functions at the same time, the machine switches the function to perform printing every 5 sheets.

  • Job Order: Printing is performed in the order of the jobs. However, the fax function is given highest priority.

5Press [OK].

6After completing the procedure, press [Home] (Operation panel screen illustration).