Creating a booklet using the print driver
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Creating a booklet using the print driver

Learn how to make booklet jobs using the print driver.
For more information on the finisher configurations for booklet jobs, see Finisher configurations and supported finishing jobs.
Before creating a booklet, make sure that:
If you want to add a cover page, then make sure that:
  • The paper for the cover page and the interior pages are loaded in different trays.
  • The correct paper type is set for each tray.

For Windows users

Creating a booklet format
  1. Access the print driver. For more information, see Accessing the print driver.
  2. In the
    Page Orientation
     menu, select
    Portrait
    .
  3. In the
    Page Layouts
     menu, select
    Booklet
    .
  4. To add a cover page, click
    Edit Settings
    , and then configure the following:
    • Create a booklet cover
    • Paper source/tray
  5. Click
    Paper/Finishing
    , and then configure the following:
    • Paper Size
      —The dimensions of the paper for printing the pages.
    • Paper source/tray
      —The input device that holds paper for printing the pages.
    • Fold
      • V-Fold Multiple
        —All pages folded into one booklet without a staple.
      • V-Fold Multiple and Center Staple
        —All pages folded and stapled into one booklet.
      • V-Fold
        —Each page folded into separate booklets without a staple.
  6. If printing using Adobe Acrobat, to prevent the booklet from being printed inside out, click
    Other Options
    Generate Postscript emulation in driver
    .
  7. To print the document, do either of the following:
    • For documents made in Adobe Acrobat, Word, or PowerPoint, click
      OK
      , and then click
      Print
      .
    • For documents made in a web browser, click
      OK
      Apply
      Print
      .
Creating a booklet spread
  1. Access the print driver. For more information, see Accessing the print driver.
  2. In the
    Copies
     menu, select
    Reverse page order
    .
  3. In the
    Print on Both Sides (Duplex)
     menu, select
    Print on Both Sides
    , and then select
    Short edge
    .
  4. In the
    Page Layouts
     menu, select
    Normal
    .
  5. Click
    Paper/Finishing
    , and then configure the following:
    • Paper Size
      —The dimensions of the paper for printing the pages.
    • Paper source/tray
      —The input device that holds paper for printing the pages.
    • Fold
      • V-Fold Multiple
        —All pages folded into one booklet without a staple.
      • V-Fold Multiple and Center Staple
        —All pages folded and stapled into one booklet.
      • V-Fold
        —Each page folded into separate booklets without a staple.
  6. To add a cover page, do the following:
    1. Select
      Use multiple input options
      , and then click
      Edit Settings
      .
    2. Double-click
      First page
       or
      Last page
      , and then select
      Use different paper tray and type
      .
      To use both, double-click the unselected option, and then select
      Use different paper tray and type
      .
    3. Configure the following:
      • Paper source/tray
      • Paper type
    4. Click
      OK
      .
  7. If printing using Adobe Acrobat, to prevent the booklet from being printed inside out, click
    Other Options
    Generate Postscript emulation in driver
    .
  8. To print the document, do either of the following:
    • For documents made in Adobe Acrobat, Word, or PowerPoint, click
      OK
      , and then click
      Print
      .
    • For documents made in a web browser, click
      OK
      Apply
      Print
      .

For Macintosh users

  • The booklet format is not supported in Macintosh.
  • Adding a separate cover page is not supported in Macintosh.
Creating a booklet spread
  1. Access the print driver. For more information, see Accessing the print driver.
  2. In the dialog that appears, select a printer.
  3. In the
    Double-sided
     menu, choose
    On (Short Edge)
    .
  4. If printing using Adobe Acrobat, do the following:
    1. Choose the size of your document.
    2. Click
      Paper Handling
      , and then choose
      Sheet Order
      Reverse
      .
  5. Click
    Printer Options
    , choose
    Finishing
    Fold
    , and then choose any of the following:
    • Fold and Staple
    • Fold
    • Fold Each Sheet Individually
  6. If printing using an application other than Adobe Acrobat, click
    OK
    , and then click
    Print
    .
    If printing using an Adobe Acrobat, do the following:
    1. Click
      OK
      , and then click
      Print
       to return to the Adobe print dialog.
    2. In the
      Pages to Print
       menu, click
      More Options
      , and then choose
      Reverse pages
      .
    3. Click
      Page Setup
       and then choose the size of your document.
    4. Click
      OK
      , and then click
      Print
      .

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