# PRINTING DATES, PAGE NUMBERS, AND WATERMARKS (STAMP)

## Overview

This function prints information such as the date or stamp, which is not shown on the original, on copies. You can print the following five types of information: "Date", "Pages", "Stamp", "Text", and "Watermark".

For the stamp or watermark, you can print text such as "CONFIDENTIAL" or "PRIORITY". You can print pre-set text or any characters as the text.

- If the selected stamp of one position overlaps the stamp of another position, priority will be given in the order; watermark, right side, left side, and centre. Content that is hidden due to overlapping will not be printed.
- Text will be printed at the preset size regardless of the copy ratio or paper size setting.
- Text will be printed at the preset exposure regardless of the exposure setting.
- Depending on the paper size, some printed content may be cut off or shifted out of position.

###### When [Stamp] is combined with other functions:

Combined function name | Copy results (Stamp)
--- | ---
Margin Shift | The margin range is shifted before printing.
Tab Copy, Centring | Stamp items are printed in the position set in the stamp menu.
Dual Page Copy, Card Shot | Stamp items are printed for each copy sheet.
2in1 | Stamp items are printed for each original page.
Pamphlet Copy, Book Copy | Stamp items are printed for each page when compiling.
Covers/Inserts | Stamp items are printed according to the stamp settings.

## Operation

1. #### Place an original, and tap the [Preview] key

   Place the original in the automatic document feeder or on the document glass.
   - AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER
   - DOCUMENT GLASS

2. #### Tap the [Others] key, and tap the [Stamp] key

3. #### Tap a tab to be printed, and tap the [Format] key

   The format of the [Text] tab can be entered using pre-set text or soft keyboard.
   For information on how to enter characters with the soft keyboard or insert pre-set text, see the following "Printing directly entered text" or "Selecting a print format from pre-set text".

   When you tap the tab, the display tab is switched.

4. #### Tap a key of the desired print position

   Tap a key of [1] to [6].
   - Tapping the [Detail] key allows you to configure the setting for each tab, such as the print colour and original orientation.
   - Tapping the [Layout] key allows you to check the printing position or detailed settings.

   ###### To cancel the stamp settings:

   Tap the [Cancel All] key.

5. #### Check the preview image in the preview screen

   ###### To cancel all settings:

   Tap the [CA] key.

6. #### Tap the [Colour Start] or [B/W Start] key to start copying

   ###### To make two or more sets of copies:

   Tap the copies display key to specify the number of copies.
   - Tapping the [B/W Start] key will print the stamp items in black and white even if colour printing is specified.
   - If colour printing is specified for the original in black and white, it is counted as a full colour copy.

### Printing directly entered text

Tap the [Direct Entry] key in the [Text] tab to display the soft keyboard.
Use the soft keyboard to enter any characters.

### Selecting a print format from pre-set text

Tapping the [Pre-Set Select] key allows you to select one of the required registered formats for printing.
Tapping the [Store/Delete] key allows you to edit, delete, or store pre-set text. To edit or store pre-set text, use the soft keyboard.

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