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A copy run can be temporarily interrupted to allow another copy job to be performed. When the other job is finished, 
the copy run will resume using the original copy settings.

The [INTERRUPT] key 
(

) blinks until the 

machine is ready for the 
interrupt job, after which 
it lights steadily.

If you decide to cancel 
the interrupt job while 
selecting settings, press 
the [INTERRUPT] key 
(

).

The interrupt copies will 
be offset from the 
previous copies. (Offset 
function, p.35)

Replace only the originals that have not yet been 
scanned.

Automatic two-sided copying, sort/group copying, staple sort, pamphlet copy, mix feeding, job build, cover copy, 
job programs, card shot, card shot, or multi shot copying cannot be used for interrupt copying.

• If audit mode is enabled, a message will 

appear prompting you to enter your 
account number. Enter your account 
number with the numeric keys. The copies 
that you make will be added to your 
account’s count.

• If an original is being scanned when the 

[INTERRUPT] key (

) is pressed, the 

interrupt job will begin after the original is 
scanned. If a copy is being printed, the 
interrupt job will begin after the copy is 
printed.

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This chapter explains special finishing functions and other convenient functions. 

This section explains the sort, group, and offset functions, as well as the staple sort function which is used to staple 
output collated with the sort function when a finisher is installed.

This function is used to collate sets of copies. The 
copies are delivered to the centre tray, and to other 
trays when a job separator tray or finisher is installed.

This function is used to group sets of copies by page. 
The copies are delivered to the centre tray, and to 
other trays when a job separator tray or finisher is 
installed.

Each set of copies is offset from the previous set in the 
output tray, making it easy to distinguish one set from 
another.  (The offset function can be used in the centre 
tray or in the offset tray of the finisher.)

The offset function operates when a checkmark 
appears in the [OFFSET] checkbox, which is displayed 
by touching the [OUTPUT] key. (If a checkmark does 
not appear, touch the checkbox.)

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Offset function "ON"

Offset function "OFF"

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If originals are placed in 
the RSPF, the sort 
function is automatically 
selected. (To disable this 
function, see the "Key 
operator’s guide".)

The output tray can only 
be selected when a job 
separator or finisher is 
installed.

Copying will start after all the originals are 
scanned.

Replace the original with the next original and 
press the [START] key (

). Repeat this step 

until all originals have been scanned, and then 
touch the [READ-END] key.

The copies are grouped as follows:

If the memory becomes full while scanning the 
originals, "MEMORY IS FULL. PRESS [START] TO 
BEGIN COPYING OR [CA] TO CANCEL." will appear. 
To copy only the originals that have been scanned, 
press the [START] key (

) . To cancel the job, press 

the [CLEAR ALL] key (

).

To enable the offset function (p.35), touch the 
[OFFSET] checkbox so that a checkmark 
appears. To disable the offset function, touch 
the [OFFSET] checkbox again to clear the 
checkmark.

Originals

2-SIDED COPY

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

UPPER TRAY

CENTRE
TRAY

SORT

GROUP

UPPER TRAY

CENTRE
TRAY

The number of originals that can be scanned 
into memory can be increased by increasing 
the memory allocation in the key operator 
programs, or by installing more memory. (See 
the "Key operator’s guide".)

OFFSET

OK

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READ-END

PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START].

WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END].

5 sets of copies

5 copies per page

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This function collates the copies, staples each set, and delivers the sets to the offset tray. The staple sort function 
can only be used when a finisher is installed.
In addition to the staple sort function, other functions such as the pamphlet staple function can be used when the 
saddle stitch finisher (AR-F14N) is installed. For detailed information, see the manual that accompanies the saddle 
stitch finisher.

If the orientation of the originals does not match that of the copy paper, the images will be rotated. The stapling 
position varies with the orientation of the original.

Insert the originals face up.

Place each original face down.

When copying B4 or A3 (8-1/2" x 14" or 11" x 17") vertically oriented originals, the copies will be stapled at the 
position shown below.

Top left corner

Available paper sizes:
A4 and B5 (8-1/2" x 11")
Stapling capacity:
For each size, up to 30 sheets 
can be stapled.

Available paper sizes: A3, B4 
and A4R, (11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 
14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11" R)
Stapling capacity: 
For each size, up to 30 sheets 
can be stapled.

Stapling position

Stapling position

• When using letterhead paper in the staple sort,  load the paper with the letterhead to 

the front or to the right as shown in the diagram.

• Different sized originals cannot be copied on the corresponding sizes of paper.
• The staple sort function cannot be used if disabled in the key operator programs. (See the "Key operator’s 

guide".)

• The offset function (p.35) cannot be used.

Stapling position

Stapling position

SHARP

SHARP

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