This function inserts a sheet of paper into a specific page as an insertion sheet.
There are two types of insertion sheets. Insertion positions can be specified.
Insert covers if needed.
When inserting covers, see "INSERTING COVERS IN COPIES".
Example: Insert A after page 3 and insert B after page 5.
Sheet inserting examples
The following examples show the copy results when insertion sheets are inserted into six 1-sided originals or three 2-sided originals using two copy modes described below.
Copy modes
1-sided original copying
Insertion sheet setting conditions Resulting copies
Insert an insertion sheet in 1-sided copy mode. Insert an insertion sheet in 2-sided copy mode.
Not copied
Inserts an insertion sheet between the second and third pages of copies.
1-sided copy
Makes a 1-sided copy of the third original page on an insertion sheet.
2-SIDED COPY
Makes a 2-sided copy of the third and fourth original pages on an insertion sheet.
2-sided original copying
Insertion sheet setting conditions Resulting copies
Insert an insertion sheet in 1-sided copy mode. Insert an insertion sheet in 2-sided copy mode.
Not copied
Inserts an insertion sheet between the second and third pages of copies.
1-sided copy
Makes a 1-sided copy of the third original page on an insertion sheet.
* The fourth original page is not copied.
2-SIDED COPY
Makes a 2-sided copy of the third and fourth original pages on an insertion sheet.
  • Before using the covers/inserts function, load insertion sheets in the tray.
  • When selecting the covers/inserts function, place the originals in the document feeder tray, select 1-sided or 2-sided copying, and select the number of copies and any other desired copy settings. When these settings have been completed, perform the procedure to select covers/inserts.
  • The insertion sheet size must be the same as the copy size.
  • Up to 100 insertion sheets can be inserted.
  • The document glass is not available for this function.
  • Note that two insertion sheets cannot be inserted into the same page.
  • When performing 2-sided copying of 2-sided originals, an insertion sheet cannot be inserted between the front and reverse sides of an original.
  • This function cannot be used in combination with the saddle stitch function.
  • This setting is not available when the covers/inserts function is disabled in "Setting mode".