Copy

This category describes the copying features.

Some functions are available only for MF4380dn/D450.



Basic Copying Method

This section describes the basic procedure for copying.

  1. Place documents on the platen glass or load them in the ADF.
  • Close the ADF/platen glass cover after placing your documents.
  1. Press [COPY].
  • If you press and hold [OK] in the copy mode, a sample page will be printed. For details, see "Printing a Sample Page."
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  • The copy quantity appears on the right side of the display.
  • If you make a mistake when entering values, press [Clear] and enter the correct values.
  • You cannot change the copy quantity while the machine is copying.
  1. Press [Start].


Canceling Copy Jobs

You can cancel scanning or ongoing jobs.


Remark
  • If you cancel a copy job during scanning, make sure to remove the document.
  1. Press [Stop/Reset].
  1. When the <CANCEL COPYING?> message appears, press [] to select <YES>.

The job is canceled, and the copy quantity is reset.



Selecting Image Quality (Copy)

You can adjust the image quality of copies according to the types of documents. A correct selection is necessary for the optimal reproduction of the colors of the document. These settings return to the default values if the machine remains idle for a certain period of time or if you press [Stop/Reset].
The default settings is <TEXT/PHOTO>.


Remark
  • Combinations of these four modes (TEXT/PHOTO, TEXT, PHOTO, TEXT/PHOTO+) cannot be selected at the same time. If you select one of these modes, the previously set mode is canceled.
  • If the document is a transparency, select the document type, then adjust the exposure to the most appropriate level for the document.
  1. Place documents.

For details, see "Placing Documents."

  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press [Image Quality] repeatedly to select the document type.
  • <TEXT/PHOTO>: For documents that contain text and photos
  • <TEXT>: For text documents
  • <PHOTO>: For documents that contain fine text or photos
  • <TEXT/PHOTO+>: For documents that contain fine text and photos
  • Copy density automatically changes to the manual mode when <TEXT/PHOTO>, <PHOTO>, or <TEXT/PHOTO+> is set.
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [Start].

If you want to copy multiple documents using the platen glass, place a document and press [Start] once for each page. When scanning is complete, press [OK].



Adjusting Density (Copy)

You can adjust the density to the most appropriate level for the document either automatically or manually.
The default setting is <MANUAL>(5).


Adjusting Automatically (Copy)

Adjusting Manually (Copy)


Adjusting Automatically (Copy)

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You can adjust the density to the most appropriate level for the document automatically.

  1. Place documents.

For details, see "Placing Documents."

  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press [Density] twice to select <AUTO>, then press [OK].
  • The image quality is automatically set to <TEXT>.
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [Start].

If you want to copy multiple documents using the platen glass, place a document and press [Start] once for each page. When scanning is complete, press [OK].



Adjusting Manually (Copy)

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You can adjust the density to the most appropriate level for the document manually.

  1. Place documents.

For details, see "Placing Documents."

  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press [Density] to select the manual mode.
  1. Press [] or [] to adjust the copy density, then press [OK].
  • []: to make light documents darker
  • []: to make dark documents lighter
  • To cancel all settings, press [Stop/Reset].
  • When you switch the mode by pressing the mode keys such as [FAX], all settings will be canceled. If you want to keep the settings, set the density as follows:
    [Menu] → <COPY SETTINGS> → <STANDARD SETTINGS> → <DENSITY> → <MANUAL> (See "COPY SETTINGS.")
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [Start].

If you want to copy multiple documents using the platen glass, place a document and press [Start] once for each page. When scanning is complete, press [OK].



Enlarge/Reduce Images

You can convert a standard-sized document to a different standard-sized copy (preset zoom), or you can enlarge or reduce images in 1% increments (custom copy ratio).
The default setting is <100%>.


Preset Zoom

Custom Copy Ratio


Preset Zoom

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You can enlarge or reduce standard-sized documents to another standard paper size.

  1. Place document.

For details, see "Placing Documents."

  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press [Enlarge/Reduce].
  1. Press [] or [] to select the copy ratio, then press [OK].
  • <200% MAX.>
  • <141% A5 → A4>
  • <100%>
  • <70% A4 → A5>
  • <50% MIN.>
  • When <PAPER SIZE GROUP> in the <COPY SETTINGS> menu is set to <INCHES> or <AB>, the preset copy ratios change as follows:
    INCHES: 50%, 64%, 78%, 100%, 129%, 200%
    AB: 50%, 70%, 81%, 86%, 100%, 115%, 122%, 141%, 200%
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [Start].

If you want to copy multiple documents using the platen glass, place a document and press [Start] once for each page. When scanning is complete, press [OK].



Custom Copy Ratio

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You can enlarge or reduce images by any copy ratio, in 1% increments. The available copy ratios are from 50% to 200%.

  1. Place documents.

For details, see "Placing Documents."

  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press [Enlarge/Reduce] twice.
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the copy ratio, then press [OK].

You can also use [] or [] to adjust the zoom ratio. To increase the zoom ratio, press []. To decrease the copy ratio, press [].

  • To return the copy ratio to 100%, press [Enlarge/Reduce] repeatedly to display <100%>, then press [OK].
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [Start].

If you want to copy multiple documents using the platen glass, place a document and press [Start] once for each page. When scanning is complete, press [OK].



Collating Copies

You can sort copies into sets arranged in page order. This function is useful when making handouts for meetings. This feature can be used together with both "2-Sided Copying" and "Multiple Documents onto One Sheet (2 on 1)."
The default setting is <OFF>.

  1. Place documents.

For details, see "Placing Documents."

  1. Press [COPY].
  • If <AUTO ON> is set to <ON> in <STANDARD SETTINGS> in <COPY SETTINGS>, skip to step 4.
  1. Press [Collate/2 on 1], then press [OK].
  • If you want to use <COLLATE> and "2 on 1 Combination" at the same time, select <COLLATE+2 ON 1>, then press [OK].
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [Start].
  • If you want to copy multiple documents using the platen glass, place a document and press [Start] once for each page. When scanning is complete, press [OK].
  • The machine prints the remaining sets of copies.
  • To cancel all settings, press [Stop/Reset].
  • When you switch the mode by pressing the mode keys such as [FAX], all settings will be canceled. If you want to keep the settings, set the collate mode as follows:
    [Menu] → <COPY SETTINGS> → <STANDARD SETTINGS> → <AUTO COLLATE> → <ON> (See "COPY SETTINGS.")
  • When scanning multiple page documents, <MEMORY FULL> may appear in the display and scanning may be canceled. If this happens, press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby mode.


Multiple Documents onto One Sheet (2 on 1)

This mode enables you to reduce two-page documents to fit on one sheet of paper (1-sided/2-sided).


2 on 1 Combination

Copying ID Card


2 on 1 Combination

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2 on 1 mode automatically reduces two documents to fit on the selected paper size. You can make well-organized copies by copying multiple documents onto one sheet. This mode enables you to cut print costs by saving copy papers, and it is also useful for saving space. This feature can be used together with both "Collating Copies" and "2-Sided Copying."
The default setting is <OFF>.


Remark
  • The reduction ratio is automatically set so that the documents fit onto the selected paper size.
  1. Place documents.

For details, see "Placing Documents."

  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press [Collate/2 on 1] repeatedly to select <2 ON 1>, then press [OK].
  • If you want to use <2 ON 1> and "Collating Copies" at the same time, select <COLLATE+2 ON 1>, then press [OK].
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [Start].
  • If you want to copy multiple documents using the platen glass, place a document and press [Start] once for each page. When scanning is complete, press [OK].
  • To cancel all settings, press [Stop/Reset].
  • Up to 4 mm margin will be produced between the two reduced documents in 2 on 1 copying.


Copying ID Card

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You can make a copy of a 2-sided card onto one side of a paper. This mode is useful when copying ID cards.


Remark
  • You must place a document on the platen glass when using this function.
  • The zoom ratio will automatically be set to <100%> with this feature. You cannot change the copy size.
  • The paper size you can use is A4 or LTR. If you select other paper size in the paper size setting, the ID card copy function will be canceled automatically.
  • When you select the ID card copy, the other copy settings you made, such as the copy ratio and paper size, will be canceled automatically.
  • This function cannot be used with the 2 on 1 mode, the collating mode, or the 2-sided copying mode.
  1. Place a card on the platen glass.
  • Place a card as indicated below.

  • Align the center of a card with the arrow mark.
  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press [Collate/2 on 1] repeatedly to select <ID CARD COPY>, then press [OK].
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [start].
  1. Turn and place the card.
  • Place the card as indicated below.

  • Align the center of a card with the arrow mark.
  1. Press [start].
  • To cancel all settings, press [Stop/Reset].


2-Sided Copying

This mode enables you to make 2-sided copies from 1-sided documents. If you are using MF4380dn/D450, you can also make 2-sided copies from 2-sided documents, or make 1-sided copies from 2-sided documents with the ADF. Making 2-sided copies enables you to cut print costs in half when copying in large quantities.
This feature can be used together with both "Collating Copies" and "2 on 1 Combination."
The default setting is <OFF>.


Remark
  • Paper used to make 2-sided copies must conform to the following specifications:
  • Paper size: A4 and LTR (envelopes cannot be used for 2-sided copying)
  • Paper weight: 64 to 80 g/m2

1 to 2-Sided Copying


2 to 2-Sided Copying (MF4380dn/D450 Only)


2 to 1-Sided Copying (MF4380dn/D450 Only)



1 to 2-Sided Copying

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You can make 2-sided copies from 1-sided documents.

  1. Place documents.

For details, see "Placing Documents."

  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press [2-Sided] to select <1 > 2-SIDED>, then press [OK].
  • If there are odd number of documents when the 1-Sided to 2-Sided mode is used, the back side of the last copy is left blank.
  1. Press [] or [] to select <BOOK TYPE> or <CALENDAR TYPE>, then press [OK].
  • <BOOK TYPE>: The front and back sides of the copy will have the same top-bottom orientation.
  • <CALENDAR TYPE>: The front and back sides of the copy will have the opposite top-bottom orientation.
  • For the landscape oriented documents:
    When <BOOK TYPE> is selected, the front and back sides of the copy will have the opposite top-bottom orientation.
    When <CALENDAR TYPE> is selected, the front and back sides of the copy will have the same top-bottom orientation.
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [Start].

If you want to copy multiple documents using the platen glass, place a document and press [Start] once for each page. When scanning is complete, press [OK].

  • To cancel all settings, press [Stop/Reset].
  • When you switch the mode by pressing the mode keys such as [FAX], all settings will be canceled. If you want to keep the settings, store the settings as follows:
    [Menu] → <COPY SETTINGS> → <STANDARD SETTINGS> → <2-SIDED> (See "COPY SETTINGS.")
  • You can skip step 4. In this case, the machine scans 1-sided documents to make 2-sided, <BOOK TYPE> copies.


2 to 2-Sided Copying (MF4380dn/D450 Only)

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You can make 2-sided copies from 2-sided documents.

  1. Place documents in the ADF.

For details, see "Placing Documents."

  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press [2-Sided] repeatedly to select <2 > 2-SIDED>, then press [OK].
  1. Press [] or [] to select <BOOK TYPE> or <CALENDAR TYPE> for the document layout, then press [OK].

<BOOK TYPE>: The front and back sides of the document will have the same top-bottom orientation.

<CALENDAR TYPE>: The front and back sides of the document will have the opposite top-bottom orientation.

  1. Press [] or [] to select <BOOK TYPE> or <CALENDAR TYPE> for the output layout, then press [OK].

<BOOK TYPE>: The front and back sides of the copy will have the same top-bottom orientation.

<CALENDAR TYPE>: The front and back sides of the copy will have the opposite top-bottom orientation.

  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [Start].
  • To cancel all settings, press [Stop/Reset].
  • When you switch the mode by pressing the mode keys such as [FAX], all settings will be canceled. If you want to keep the settings, store the settings as follows:
    [Menu] → <COPY SETTINGS> → <STANDARD SETTINGS> → <2-SIDED> (See "COPY SETTINGS.")
  • You can skip steps 4 and 5. In this case, the machine scans 2-sided documents in the <BOOK TYPE> orientation and outputs the same way.
  • If you press [Start] in step 4 after selected <CALENDAR TYPE>, the machine scans 2-sided documents in the <CALENDAR TYPE> orientation and outputs the same way.


2 to 1-Sided Copying (MF4380dn/D450 Only)

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You can make 1-sided copies from 2-sided documents.

  1. Place documents in the ADF.

For details, see "Placing Documents."

  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press [2-Sided] repeatedly to select <2 > 1-SIDED>, then press [OK].
  1. Press [] or [] to select <BOOK TYPE> or <CALENDAR TYPE>, then press [OK].
  • <BOOK TYPE>: The front and back sides of the document have the same top-bottom orientation.
  • <CALENDAR TYPE>: The front and back sides of the document will have the opposite top-bottom orientation.
  1. Use - [numeric keys] to enter the desired copy quantity (1 to 99).
  1. Press [Start].

You can skip step 4. In this case, the machine scans 2-sided documents in the <BOOK TYPE> orientation to make 1-sided copies.

  • To cancel all settings, press [Stop/Reset].
  • When you switch the mode by pressing the mode keys such as [FAX], all settings will be canceled. If you want to keep the settings, store the settings as follows:
    [Menu] → <COPY SETTINGS> → <STANDARD SETTINGS> → <2-SIDED> (See "COPY SETTINGS.")


Selecting Paper Size Group

This section describes how to select the paper size group.
The default setting is <A>.

  1. Press [Menu].
  1. Press [] or [] to select <COPY SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
  1. Press [] or [] to select <PAPER SIZE GROUP>, then press [OK].
  1. Press [] or [] to select a paper size group, then press [OK].

You can select from the following paper size groups: <A>, <INCHES>, <AB>



Changing Standard Mode

The Standard mode is the combination of copy modes that the machine automatically applies when the power is turned ON, or when [Stop/Reset] is pressed. You can change the Standard mode to suit your needs.

The default settings are the followings:

  • <IMAGE QUALITY>: TEXT/PHOTO
  • <DENSITY>: MANUAL (5)
  • <ZOOM RATIO>: 100%
  • <AUTO COLLATE>: OFF
  • <2-SIDED>: OFF
  1. Press [Menu].
  1. Press [] or [] to select <COPY SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
  1. Press [] or [] to select <STANDARD SETTINGS>, then press [OK].
  1. Press [] or [] to select the desired setting item, then press [OK].

You can specify the following settings:

  • <IMAGE QUALITY>
  • <DENSITY>
  • <ZOOM RATIO>
  • <AUTO COLLATE>
  • <2-SIDED>
  1. Press [Stop/Reset] to return to the standby mode.
  • If you press [Stop/Reset] before pressing [OK], the setting will not be registered.
  • Press [Menu] to return to the previous display.


Printing a Sample Page

This machine enables you to print a sample page. You can use this function to test how the printouts will look with current settings.


Remark
  • The paper size must be A4.
  • The paper type must be Plain Paper (64 to 80 g/m2).
  • If the paper setting is not appropriate or the paper is not loaded correctly, printing does not start without any error massages.
  • You cannot cancel printing a sample page once printing has started.
  • You cannot use this function while making copies, scanning documents, or printing reports/lists.
  1. Press [COPY].
  1. Press and hold [OK].

The sample page will be printed on both sides of the paper.



Viewing Copy Settings

You can check the current copy settings for <COLLATE>, <2-SIDED>, <2 ON 1>, and <ID CARD COPY>.

  1. Press [Job Cancel/Status Monitor] repeatedly to select <VIEW SETTINGS>, then press [OK].

The current settings for <COLLATE>, <2-SIDED>, <2 ON 1>, and <ID CARD COPY> appear on the LCD display.