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STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN
OUTPUT
Staple function
The staple function can be used to staple output.
This function saves considerable time when preparing materials such as handouts for a meeting. The staple function
can also be used in combination with 2-sided printing to create materials with a more sophisticated appearance.
Stapling positions and the number of staples can be selected to obtain the following stapling results.
Punch function
To punch holes in the output, click the [Punch] checkbox so that a checkmark appears. Punch hole positions can be
set using [Binding Edge].
Staples Left Right Top
[1 Staple]
[2 Staples]
Left Right Top
• To use the staple function, a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is required.
• To use the punch function, a punch unit 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 as follows.
When a finisher is installed: 50 sheets (30 sheets for Foolscap, B4, or larger sizes)
When a saddle stitch finisher is installed: 30 sheets (25 sheets for Foolscap, B4, or larger sizes)
• The staple function and offset function cannot be used at the same time.
• 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 pamphlet stapling, see "CREATING A PAMPHLET (Pamphlet/Pamphlet Staple)" (page 22).