STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN OUTPUT
Staple function
The staple function can be used to staple output.
This function saves considerable time when preparing handouts for a meeting or other stapled materials. The staple function can also be used in combination with
Stapling positions and the number of staples can be selected to obtain the following stapling results.
Staples
Left
Right
Top
1 Staple
2 Staples
Punch function
The punch function can be selected to punch holes in printed output. Punch hole positions can be set by selecting the binding edge.
Left
Right
Top
•To use the staple function, a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is required.
•To use the punch function, a punch module must be installed on the finisher or saddle stitch finisher.
•The number of holes that can be punched and the spacing between the holes varies depending on the installed punch module.
•The maximum number of sheets that can be stapled is 50 (30 sheets for
•The staple function cannot be used in combination with the offset function, which offsets the position of each output job from the previous job.
•When the finisher is disabled in the machine's system settings (administrator), the staple function and punch function cannot be used.
•When the staple function or the punch function is disabled in the machine's system settings (administrator), stapling or punching is not possible.
•For information on the saddle stitch function, see "CREATING A PAMPHLET (Pamphlet/Pamphlet Staple)" (page 36).
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