Copy
Q1. Can I print on paper of a custom size?
A1. Yes, you can. Load custom size paper into the Bypass Tray and specify the bypass tray on the paper screen of copy mode.
It is a good idea to have the frequently used custom size of paper registered in the memory.
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Q1. Can I print on paper of a custom size?
Operation procedure: Copying on paper of a custom size
Load the original.
Load custom size paper into the Bypass Tray with the print side facing down.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Paper] and select the bypass tray. Then, tap [Change Tray Setting].
Select one from the paper type options, then tap [Custom Size].
In [Custom Size Settings], specify the paper size by entering values for the lengths along [X] and [Y], then tap [Close].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Operation procedure: Registering a custom size of paper in memory
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Paper] and select the bypass tray. Then, tap [Change Tray Setting].
Tap [Custom Size].
In [Custom Size Settings], specify the paper size by entering values for the lengths along the [X] and [Y] directions.
In [Registered Paper Sizes], select a location for registration, then tap [New].
Up to five different sizes can be registered in memory.
Select Registration Size, then tap [Edit Name] to rename the registration size.
Operation procedure: Recalling the custom size registered in memory
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Paper] and select the bypass tray. Then, tap [Change Tray Setting].
Tap [Custom Size].
Select the paper size to recall from [Registered Paper Sizes], then tap [Recall].
Q2. The orientation of the image will not match that of the original.
A2. Check the following settings on this machine:
Is [Auto Rotate] set to [ON]?
Is [Original Settings] not set to [Mixed Original]?
Is not the zoom ratio for copying manually specified?
Is the setting of [Automatic Image Rotation] under Administrator Settings in accordance with the orientation of the loaded original and paper?
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Q2. The orientation of the image will not match that of the original.
Operation procedure :When [Auto Rotate] is set to [OFF]
Tap [Application], select [Auto Rotate], then select [ON].
Operation procedure: When [Original Settings] is set to [Mixed Original]
Tap [Application], then select [Original Settings].
Select [OFF], then tap [OK].
Operation procedure: When a zoom ratio for copying is manually specified
Tap [Zoom], select [x1.0], then tap [OK].
Operation procedure: When the setting of [Automatic Image Rotation] under Administrator Settings is irrelevant
Tap [Utility], then select [Administrator Settings].
Enter the password, then tap [OK].
Select [Copier Settings] - [Automatic Image Rotation].
Select the item in accordance with the current orientation of the paper and original, then tap [OK].
Q3. Are there any paper-saving copying methods?
A3. You can save paper by printing on both sides of the paper or printing more than one original page onto the same side of a single sheet of paper.
Copying on both sides of paper
Copying multiple pages on the same side of a single sheet
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Q3. Are there any paper-saving copying methods?
Operation procedure: Copying on both sides of paper
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Duplex/Combine].
From [Original -> Output], select [1 Sided > 2 Sided], then select a desired bind position for the outputs from [Output].
Tap [OK].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Operation procedure : Copying multiple pages on the same side of a single sheet
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Duplex/Combine].
From [Combine], select the number of pages to be copied on the same side of one sheet.
Tap [OK].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Q4. How can I handle an original that contains too many pages to load in the ADF?
A4. To copy an original containing a large number of pages, use the Separate Scan function.
The Separate Scan function enables scanning of an original in installments and handling of the resulting copy jobs as a single job.
You can also use the copy function by switching between the ADF and the Original Glass for scanning the originals.
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Q4. How can I handle an original that contains too many pages to load in the ADF?
Operation procedure
Load the original into the ADF.
Do not load more than 100 sheets at a time into the original tray, and do not load the sheets up to the point where the top of the stack is higher than the
mark.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application], then select [Separate Scan] to set it to [ON].
Press the Start key.
Scanning of the original loaded in the ADF starts.
After scanning of the original pages are completed, set the next lot of the original in the ADF, then press Start.
Repeat step 5 until all the original pages are scanned.
To change the setting for scanning, tap [Change Setting] and change the setting.
After all original pages have been scanned, tap [Finish].
Press Start to start copying the scanned original.
Q5. Can I use a magazine-like finish for a copy job?
A5. Yes, you can copy and staple the sheets of paper in their center like a magazine or catalog.
The original pages loaded are automatically arranged into an order appropriate for center binding, and the 2in1 function is activated to copy on both sides of the paper.
To use the Center Staple & Fold function:
The Finisher FS-534 and Saddle Stitcher SD-511 are required.
The Finisher FS-535 and Saddle Stitcher SD-512 are required (only for bizhub C554e).
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Q5. Can I use a magazine-like finish for a copy job?
Operation procedure
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application] and select [Booklet].
Tap [ON] and configure the respective items for print and bind operation.
Settings
Description
[Left Bind]/[Right Bind]
Select the binding position for the outputs.
[Fold/Bind]
Select [Center Staple & Fold]. This function staples copies at two places along the center and folds the copies in half before feeding them out.
[Paper]
Select the paper tray where paper for copying is loaded.
[Original Size]
Select the size of the original to be copied.
[Cover Sheet]
Use this option to copy the front and back covers onto separate paper when copying an original with a front or back cover. When copying an original without a front or back cover, you can use this function to have blank sheets of paper inserted as the front and back covers.
Tap [OK].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Q6. Can I copy the original with its headers and punch holes erased?
A6. Yes. Enable the frame erase function and the machine copies the original by erasing unwanted sections on the four sides of the original.
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Q6. Can I copy the original with its headers and punch holes erased?
Operation procedure
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application] and select [Frame Erase].
Tap [ON].
To erase the four sides of the original by the same width, tap [+] and [-] to specify the width to be deleted.
To display the Keypad, tap the input area for the numeral. If necessary, you can specify the width to be deleted using the Keypad.
To specify the width of the frame to be erased individually, tap [Frame] to clear the check box, select a target side, then tap [+] or [-] to specify the width to be erased.
To display the Keypad, tap the input area for the numeral. If necessary, you can specify the width to be deleted using the Keypad.
When specifying the erase width individually, you can set to exclude a side from erasing by selecting the side and canceling the setting of [Erase] for that side.
Tap [OK].
Press Start to start scanning of the original.
Tap [Preview] before Start to check the finishing on the Touch Panel. For the procedure for checking the finish, refer to Here.
Q7. Is enlarged or reduced copying according to the paper size enabled?
A7. Yes. You can automatically make a copy with the optimal zoom ratio to fit the paper size by simply selecting the paper size you want to apply to the loaded original.
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Q7. Is enlarged or reduced copying according to the paper size enabled?
Operation procedure
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Paper], select the copy paper to be enlarged or reduced, then tap [Close].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Q8. Can I adjust the copying position to make filing easier?
A8. Yes. You can shift and adjust the position of the entire copy image by setting the binding margin.
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Q8. Can I adjust the copying position to make filing easier?
Operation procedure
Load the original so that the top of the page is placed at the back.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application] and select [Page Margin].
Tap [ON] and configure the respective items for page margins.
To perform copying on both sides of the sheet, set [Margin Position] and [Original Direction] to ensure that the original is copied in the correct vertical orientation.
Take care as part of the image may be cut off depending on the margin setting.
Settings
Description
[Margin Position]
Select the position for creating the page margin for binding.
When [Auto] is selected, the binding position is automatically set.
[Margin Adjustment Value]
Enter the page margin.
[Original Direction]
Select the original loading direction.
Tap [OK].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Tap [Preview] before Start to check the finishing on the Touch Panel. For the procedure for checking the finish, refer to Here.
Q9. Can I erase marks from fold lines when copying a book?
A9. Yes, you can erase the marks by specifying the fold width.
This setting is preferable for copying a book nicely.
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Q9. Can I erase marks from fold lines when copying a book?
Operation procedure
Place the original on the Original Glass.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application] and select [Book Original].
Tap [ON], select [Book Spread], then tap [Center Erase].
When paper is set to [Auto], a message appears to notify that the paper tray will be switched. Tap [Yes].
Tap [ON] and enter the width of the fold lines to erase, then tap [OK].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Q10. Can I copy the right and left pages of two-page spreads like books or catalogs onto separate sheets?
A10. Yes. Specify the scanning method to separation to have spread pages one by one on separate pages.
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Q10. Can I copy the right and left pages of two-page spreads like books or catalogs onto separate sheets?
Operation procedure
Place the original on the Original Glass.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application] and select [Book Original].
Tap [ON], select [Separation], then tap [OK].
When paper is set to [Auto], a message appears to notify that the paper tray will be switched. Tap [Yes].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Q11. Can I use a different paper type for the covers?
A11. Yes. Use the cover sheet function to use a different paper type for copying the covers other than that for the text body.
Use paper of the same size for the body text and cover sheets, and ensure paper in the same orientation is used for both purposes.
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Q11. Can I use a different paper type for the covers?
Operation procedure
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application] and select [Cover Sheet].
Tap [ON].
Configure the respective settings for the front and back covers, then tap [OK].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Q12. Can I perform copying with stapling or punching?
A12. Yes, you can. Install relevant optional products on this machine to perform copying with stapling or punching.
Staple
Stapling is enabled to bind at a corner or at two positions. This method is useful for printing handout material among other things.
The optional Finisher is required to use the Staple function.
Punch
Punching is enabled for filing holes.
To use the Punch function:
The Finisher FS-534 and Punch Kit PK-520 or the Finisher FS-533 and Punch Kit PK-519 are required.
The Finisher FS-535 and Punch Kit PK-521 or the Z Folding Unit ZU-606 are required (only for bizhub C554e).You can staple and punch copies at the same time.
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Q12. Can I perform copying with stapling or punching?
Operation procedure
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Finishing] and configure the respective items for finishing.
Settings
Description
[Group/Sort]
[Auto]
Automatically switches Group and Sort depending on the number of sheets of the loaded original and the number of copies.
If you load originals of multiple pages and specify multiple copies, the mode is automatically switched to Sort in order to process output. If other conditions are set, output processing is carried out in Group mode.
[Group]
Select this item to feed out separately page by page such as "111", "222", "333", "444", and "555".
[Sort]
Select this item to feed out copies separately one by one such as "12345", "12345", and "12345".
[Offset]
When the check box is selected, this setting ejects paper by offsetting each set of copies for obvious isolation.
[Staple/Punch]
[Staple]
Specify how to staple.
[Punch]
Specify whether or not to create punch holes.
[Position Setting]
Select a desired staple or hole-punch position.
Specify [Auto], and the staple and punch positions are automatically set according to the loading direction of the original.
Tap [OK].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Q13. Can I use the offset function without installing a Finisher or Separator on the machine?
A13. Yes. Provided that the following requirements are met, outputs can be alternately ejected in transversal and longitudinal orientations set by set. This function is useful for making a large number of copies as it eliminates offsetting after copying.
Use paper of either size, 8-1/2
11, A4 or B5.Paper of the same size and type is loaded in the transversal and longitudinal orientations.
[Auto] is set for paper.
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Q13. Can I use the offset function without installing a Finisher or Separator on the machine?
Operation procedure
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Finishing], select [Sort], then select the [Offset].
Tap [OK].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Q14. Can I copy on an envelope or postcard?
A14. Yes, you can also copy on an envelope and postcard.
Load envelopes or postcards into the Bypass Tray, then specify the paper type and paper size of the Bypass Tray.
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Q14. Can I copy on an envelope or postcard?
Operation procedure: Copying on envelopes
Load envelopes into the Bypass Tray with the print side facing down.
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Paper] and select the bypass tray. Then, tap [Change Tray Setting].
Select [Envelope] from [Paper Type], then tap [Standard Size].
From [Other], select the size of the envelope.
Various sizes of envelopes are available. Specify the correct paper size for the envelopes you have loaded.
Tap [Close].
Press Start to start copying of the original on envelopes.
Operation procedure: Copying on postcards
Load postcards into the Bypass Tray with the print side face down.
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Paper] and select the bypass tray. Then, tap [Change Tray Setting].
Tap [Standard Size].
From [Other], select [4
6]([A6 Card]).When [4
6] ([A6 Card]) is specified for the paper size, the paper type is automatically set to [Thick3].
Tap [Close].
Press Start to start copying of the original on postcards.
Q15. Can I register frequently used settings?
A15. Yes. You can register settings of the copy function as programs to recall them quickly.
You can register up to 30 programs.
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Q15. Can I register frequently used settings?
How to set: Registering a program
Tap [Copy].
After configuring image quality of the original, color mode, density and other copy settings, tap [Program].
Select [Not Registered], then tap [New].
Enter a program name, then tap [OK].
How to set: Recalling a program
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Program].
Select the program you want to recall, and tap [Recall].
The settings of the copy function are switched to those registered in the program.
To rename a program, select the program and tap [Edit Name]. Then, rename the program and tap [OK].
To delete a program, select the program, tap [Delete], then tap [Yes].
Q16. Can I check the finish before starting copying?
A16. Yes, you can check the finish by outputting a proof copy.
You check either by referring to a preview image or by outputting just one copy for checking how it is actually finished.
Using a proof copy helps preventing copy errors.
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Q16. Can I check the finish before starting copying?
How to set: Checking the finish with a preview image
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Specify copy settings and the number of copies as necessary, then tap [Preview].
Tap [Preview on Screen], select the original loading direction, then tap [Start].
Check the preview display, and rotate the page or change settings as required.
To continue scanning originals, load the original, then tap [Start Scan].
To start copying, tap [Print] or press the Start key.
To enlarge the preview image, double-tap the image.
To enlarge or reduce the preview image, pinch-in or pinch-out the image.
To rotate the image 180 degrees, rotate the preview image.
If a multi-page original has been scanned, you can flick the preview image to feed pages forward or backward.
Tapping
displays Utility keys to allow you to enlarge or rotate a page.
Tap [Print] to start copying the original.
How to set: Checking the finish by outputting one copy
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Specify copy settings and the number of copies as necessary, then tap [Preview].
Tap [Print], select the original loading direction, then tap [Start].
One copy is output.
Check the finishing of the copy.
If the finishing is acceptable, press Start.
Q17. Can I interrupt a printing job to execute an urgent copy job for another original?
A17. Yes. Pause the current print job using [Interrupt], then execute the urgent copy job first.
When the copy job is completed, a paused print job is restarted.
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Q17. Can I interrupt a printing job to execute an urgent copy job for another original?
Operation method
Tap [Interrupt].
The indicator on [Interrupt] lights up blue and the current print job is suspended.
Load the original while another original is being printed.
Specify copy settings as necessary, then press Start.
After the copy job is completed, tap [Interrupt] again.
The indicator on [Interrupt] goes off and the suspended print job is resumed.
No interruption is enabled while an original is being scanned.
Q18. What measures can I take against unauthorized copying?
A18. You can use the copy protection function for printing concealed security watermark for preventing unauthorized copying.
Also, copy guard and password copy functions are provided for higher security functions.
Copy Guard is a copy protection function that prints concealed security watermarks such as "Private" or a date in the background to prevent unauthorized copying, and embeds a copy restriction pattern on all printed sheets.
Password Copy is a copy protection function that prints concealed security watermarks such as "Private" or a date in the background to prevent unauthorized copying, and embeds a password for the password copy function on all printed sheets.
To use the copy guard function and password copy function, an optional Security Kit is required. For details, refer to Here.
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Q18. What measures can I take against unauthorized copying?
Operation procedure
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application] and select [Copy Protect].
Tap [ON] and configure the respective items for the copy protect function.
Settings
Description
[Preset Stamp]
Select a concealed security watermark from the 8 options.
[Date/Time]
Select a format for the date and time to be printed.
The date/time as of scanning the original is stamped.
[Other]
[Job Number]
Select Yes to print the copy job number.
[Serial Number]
Select Yes to print the serial number of this machine.
[Distribution Control Number]
Prints the distribution control number. Specify the distribution control number using a value between 1 and 99999999.
[Stamp Selection]
Part of the currently set concealed security watermarks can be listed. You can set up to eight watermarks.
[Detail Setting]
For concealed security watermarks, specify their size, density, and text and background colors, and whether to lay them over or under the original text.
[Copy Protect]
Set the pattern and contrast for the concealed security watermarks to print.
[Background Pattern]
Select back ground patterns for copy protection from eight patterns.
[Change/Delete Position]
You can select an angle to show the text if no more than four used spaces are occupied by the concealed watermarks already set.
To relocate concealed security watermarks, select the designed watermark, then tap [Up] or [Down].
To add a space between concealed security watermarks, select the designed watermark and tap [Insert Above] or [Insert Below].
To delete a concealed security watermark, select the watermark, then tap [Delete].
Tap [OK].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Q19. Can I arrange so that the margin does not come out in black when copying with the ADF opened?
A19. Yes. Enable the Non-Image Area Erase Operation function, and the margin outside the original is copied in white. This function is also useful to reduce toner consumption as it erases everything other than the original.
You can select either [Bevel] or [Rectangular] as erase parts other than the original. For details, refer to Here.
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Q19. Can I arrange so that the margin does not come out in black when copying with the ADF opened?
Operation procedure
Place the original on the Original Glass.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application], select [Non-Image Area Erase], then select [ON].
Press Start to start copying of the original.
The size of the original automatically detected is 3/8 inch
3/8 inch (10 mm 10 mm) or larger. If the detection fails, a blank sheet of paper is output.
The original image may be cut off at its top or end.
Q20. Can I save image data after copying is completed?
A20. Yes. You can print the copied image data and also save it to a User Box.
The saved data can be printed when necessary.
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Q20. Can I save image data after copying is completed?
Operation procedure: Creating a User Box
Tap [Utility], then select [One-Touch/User Box Registration].
Select [Create User Box] - [Public/Personal User Box].
Tap [New].
Configure the respective items for the User Box, then tap [OK].
Settings
Description
[User Box No.]
Use the Keypad to enter the registration number for a User Box. If no number is entered, the smallest number available is assigned to the destination.
[User Box Name]
Enter a User Box name. You can enter up to 20 characters.
[Password]
Specify a password to limit access to the User Box. You can enter up to 10 characters.
[Index]
Select a search text. User Boxes are displayed on the top screen in User Box mode as sorted by index specified here.
[Type]
Select a User Box type from [Public], [Personal] and [Group] depending on User Authentication or Account Track settings.
Only [Public] can be selected if user authentication or account tracking is not enabled.
If user authentication is enabled, you can set the owner user by selecting [Personal]. Tap [Change Owner], then select the desired user.
If account tracking is enabled, select [Group] to set the owner account. Tap [Change Account Name], then select the desired account.
[Auto Document Delete Time]
Specify the number of days or period of time from the date and time when a document was saved in or last retrieved from a User Box to the date and time when it is to be deleted automatically.
When not deleting a document, select [Save].
[Confidential RX]
When an optional Fax Kit is installed in this machine, specify whether the confidential reception function should be added to the User Box. When adding the confidential reception function, enter the confidential RX password twice.
Operation procedure: Saving data in a User Box
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application] and select [Save in User Box].
Tap [ON], select a User Box to use for saving in [User Box], then tap [OK].
To rename data to save in a User Box, rename it using [File Name].
To save data in a User Box and print the data at the same time, select the [Save & Print] check box.
Tap [New] when selecting a User Box for saving data, and you can save the data in a newly created User Box with only the User Box number specified.
Press Start to save the data in the User Box.
Q21. Can I copy with a text such as "Private" or date added?
A21. Yes, you can add a text such as "PLEASE REPLY" or "Private", the date and page numbers to a copy job.
Date/time and page numbers
Stamp
If necessary, you can register any stamp in addition to the stamps pre-registered in this machine. The registration procedure is explained using the data management utility in Web Connection. For details, refer to Here.
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Q21. Can I copy with a text such as "Private" or date added?
Operation procedure
Load the original.
Tap [Copy].
To add the date and time, tap [Application] and select [Date/Time].
Tap [ON], set values for [Date Format], [Time Format] and [Pages], then tap [OK].
To add page numbers, tap [Application] and select [Page Number].
Tap [ON], set values for [Page Number Type] and [Starting Page Number], then tap [OK].
If you have selected [Chapter Page] for [Page Number Type], specify the chapter number to start printing in [Starting Chapter Number].
When copying with covers, you can set the page numbers to be printed on the covers using [Insert Sheet Setting].
To add a stamp, tap [Application] and select [Stamp].
Tap [ON], set values for [Stamp Imprint] and [Pages], then tap [OK].
When the stamp, date and time, or page numbers cannot be easily read with the initial settings, tap [Text Details] in each of the [Date/Time], [Page Number] and [Stamp] setting screens to set the text size and font as well as the text color.
If the stamp, date and time, or page numbers are over the text of the original, tap [Print Position] in each of the [Date/Time], [Page Number] and [Stamp] setting screens to set the printing positions.
Press Start to start copying of the original.
Q22. Can I add the company name or its logo to a copy job?
A22. Yes. You can register the logos and favorite images in the hard disk of this machine to add such overlay images to copy outputs.
You can use the Registered Overlay function when an optional Upgrade Kit UK-204 is installed.
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Q22. Can I add the company name or its logo to a copy job?
Operation procedure
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Application] and select [Registered Overlay].
Tap [ON], then tap [Register/Delete].
When paper is set to [Auto], a message appears to notify that the paper tray will be switched. Tap [Yes].
Tap [New], enter the overlay image name, then tap [OK].
Load the original containing the overlay image to be registered, set [Density] and [Color] as necessary, then tap [Start].
The original you have set is registered as an overlay image.
Tap [Close].
To continue to register overlay images, repeat step 4.
To overwrite a registered overlay image with another image, select the target overlay image and tap [Overwrite]. Tap [Yes], then repeat step 5.
To delete a registered overlay image, select the overlay image, tap [Delete], then tap [Yes].
Select the check box for the side the image is to be overlaid on, then tap
to select the overlay image.
Select the pages to print the image on and the original size, then tap [OK].
Load the original.
Press Start to start copying with the registered overlay image.
Q23. Can I easily copy various cards such as an insurance card or driver license card?
A23. Yes, you can copy the front and back sides of a card, side by side, on the same side of one sheet of paper.
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Q23. Can I easily copy various cards such as an insurance card or driver license card?
Operation procedure
Place a card on the Original Glass.
Tap [Copy].
Tap [Paper], select a paper tray to load paper into in order to copy a card, then tap [Close].
If you specify [Card Shot], you must specify a paper tray other than [Auto].
Tap [Application], then select [Card Shot].
Tap [ON], then configure each item so that it corresponds with the finishing image.
Settings
Description
[Original Size]
Enter the size of a card to be copied. Alternatively, you can recall the preregistered size from [Registered Paper Size].
[Layout]
Select how to arrange the front and back sides of a card on paper.
[Zoom]
[Full Size]
Copy the card by enlarging it according to the paper size.
[x1.0]
Copy the card to the same size as the original (card).
Tap [OK].
Press the Start key.
The front side of the card is scanned.
Turn the card over, and place it on the Original Glass.
Press the Start key.
After both sides of the card have been scanned, tap [Finish].
Press the Start key to start to copy the scanned card.