# STAPLING COPIES / PUNCHING COPIES

## Overview

### Staple function

This function staples copies and outputs them. If you use the staple function, for example, when preparing materials for meetings, you can drastically reduce the number of steps required to create materials.
Using this function with the 2-sided print function enables you to create high-quality materials.
Specify the binding edge and the number of staples to make a staple print as shown below.

###### Types of staple functions

Staple | Left | Right | Top
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 Staple* |  |  |
2 Staples |  |  |

*The staple direction varies depending on the paper size or orientation.

### Punch function

This function punches copies and outputs them. A punch position can be set at a binding edge.

###### Types of punch functions

Left | Right | Top
--- | --- | ---

- The number of holes that can be punched and the spacing between the holes varies depending on the installed punch module.
- A finisher or saddle finisher is required to use the staple function.
- To use the punch function, install a punch unit in a finisher or saddle finisher.
- For the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled, see "SPECIFICATIONS" in "Quick Start Guide".
- The maximum number of sheets that can be stapled includes the number of covers or inserts if they are inserted.
- For the saddle stitch function, see "CREATING A PAMPHLET".

- The staple and offset (which outputs while shifting sheets job by job) functions cannot be used simultaneously.
- If the use of a finisher is prohibited in the settings of this machine, the staple and punch functions are not available.
- If the use of the staple or punch function is prohibited in the settings of this machine, copies cannot be stapled or punched.

## Operation

### Windows

1. #### Click the [Main] tab and select "Binding Edge"

2. #### Set staple or punch

   - To staple copies, select the number of staples in the "Staple" menu.
   - To punch copies, set the type of punches in the "Punch" menu.

### Macintosh

1. #### Select [Printer Features], then select "Binding Edge"

2. #### Set staple or punch

   - To staple copies, select the number of staples in the "Staple" menu.
   - To punch copies, set the type of punches in the "Punch" menu.

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