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Poster

This function allows you to create a poster-size output by enlarging a single-page document to cover multiple sheets of paper. The divided images are printed with an overlap of 15 mm (0.59 inches) on the margin of each sheet, so you can paste them seamlessly. This function is available for the PCL 6 printer driver.

When you print the paper using the poster function, nothing is printed on the four corners of the paper.

Important

  • To use the poster function, disable the two-sided and layout printing functions in the [2 Sided/Layout/Booklet] menu.

  • The document is automatically enlarged according to the paper size and layout you specify.

1Click the menu button of the application you are using, and then click [Print].

2Select the printer you want to use.

3Click [Preferences].

4Click the [Detailed Settings] tab.

5In the "Menu:" box, click [Imposition].

6Select the layout in the "Poster:" list.

The following options are available when printing a portrait document:

  • 1 Page into 2 Sheets

    Divides a page to print in a layout of top and bottom sheets.

    Illustration of poster
  • 1 Page into 4 Sheets

    Divides a page to print in a layout of two sheets by two sheets.

    Illustration of poster
  • 1 Page into 9 Sheets

    Divides a page to print in a layout of three sheets by three sheets.

    Illustration of poster

7Change any other print settings if necessary.

8Click [OK].

9Start printing from the application's [Print] dialog box.

Note

  • When printing using the poster function, some images may print with problems such as smudges on the back side of printed paper, etc.