Tandem Mode Operations

This section describes how to operate the machines in tandem mode.

Notes on tandem mode operation:

Multiple job processing in tandem mode

If the next job is specified using the reserve job function while tandem mode operations are in progress, the tandem mode operations continue. Up to 100 reserve jobs can be set, including the current output.

Interrupt copying in tandem mode

Interrupt copying is available only on the machine with Interrupt pressed on the control panel. The tandem mode printing on the machine with the interrupt mode activated will be suspended until the interrupt copying is completed.

Tandem mode and Power Save functions

  • If the tandem mode is activated while the Partner MFP is in Auto Low Power mode, the Partner MFP will exit the Auto Low Power mode automatically.

  • Tandem mode is unavailable if the Partner MFP is in Auto Shut OFF mode. Press Power Save on the control panel to exit the Auto Shut OFF mode.

  • If Auto Low Power is activated on the Partner MFP during the tandem mode, the Partner MFP will exit the Auto Low Power mode automatically when the tandem mode printing starts.

  • If Auto Shut OFF is activated on the Partner MFP, the tandem mode will be released automatically.

  • If Auto Low Power/Auto Shut OFF is activated on This MFP, the tandem mode will be released automatically. Press any key on This MFP to exit the Auto Shut OFF mode, and then set the tandem mode again to restart the operation.

Problems in tandem mode

Tandem mode is unavailable when the Partner MFP is in the conditions as described below, with such message as Tandem machine error/Please confirm tandem machine displayed.

  • Tandem mode is unavailable while the Partner MFP is in the off state due to Auto Shut OFF. Press Power Save on the control panel of the Partner MFP to exit the Auto Shut OFF mode.

  • If Auto Shut OFF is activated on the Partner MFP, the tandem mode will be released automatically. Press Power Save on the control panel of the Partner MFP to exit the Auto Shut OFF mode, and then set the tandem mode again to restart the operation.

  • If any problem such as a paper misfeed or out of paper occurs in the Partner MFP, the tandem mode printing will be unavailable; however, the problem will not cause the tandem mode to be released. Take the appropriate troubleshooting measures on the Partner MFP to be ready for printing.

  • Tandem printing job cannot be started if 100 reserve jobs (not in tandem mode) are entered on the Partner MFP. Wait until the reserve jobs are completed on the Partner MFP.

  1. Turn on the main power switch and sub power switch for two machines connected to use the tandem mode, and then display the Copy Screen for each.

    • supplementary explanationConfirm that both machines are ready to copy with the Copy Screen displayed.

  2. Press Output Setting on the Copy Screen of the machine to be This MFP.

    The Output Setting Screen will be displayed.

  3. Press Tandem.

    The Tandem Setting Screen will be displayed.

  4. Select ON on the Tandem Setting Screen, then press OK twice.

    NOTICE

    • Be sure to select ON on the Tandem Setting Screen not for the Partner MFP but for This MFP. Otherwise, the tandem mode cannot be activated.

    • supplementary explanationTo specify the copy condition for using multiple trays on a machine, corresponding tray sizes on This MFP and Partner MFP should be the same.

    • supplementary explanationOrdinary copying operation is still available on the Partner MFP during the tandem mode setting.

  5. Select the desired copy conditions on This MFP.

  6. Enter the desired print quantity on This MFP.

    When a print quantity amount of 100 is entered, This MFP and Partner MFP will each output 50 sets.

    • supplementary explanationPrint quantity must be set for two or more copies to perform the tandem mode printing.

    • supplementary explanationIf an odd number of sets is specified for output, one extra set will be delivered to This MFP.

  7. Position the original on This MFP.

  8. Press Start on the control panel of This MFP.

    NOTICE

    • Each output tray has a limit in capacity. Be careful not to exceed the limit, otherwise unexpected trouble may be caused.