Printing Multiple Copies Using the Collate Feature

Introduction

The Collate setting controls the order in which multiple copies of a multi-page document are printed. This is useful when printing packets, handouts, or documents that need to stay in page order.

Instructions

Print a Collated Document

  1. Open the Word document you want to print.

  2. Select File > Print.
  3. Under Settings, choose the number of copies you would like to print.
  4. Select the desired Collate option:

Collated

Example: 1,2,3 • 1,2,3 • 1,2,3

  • Prints complete document sets in order.
  • Ideal when each copy should remain together as a finished document.

Uncollated

Example: 1,1,1 • 2,2,2 • 3,3,3

  • Prints all copies of page 1 first, then all copies of page 2, and so on.
  • Useful when pages will be sorted or assembled later.

Optional: Select Stapling Preferences

If your printer supports stapling:

  1. Open Printer Properties or Finishing Options from the Print menu.
  2. Choose whether you would like the document stapled.
  3. Select the desired stapling position (for example, top-left corner or dual stapling).

Print and Release Your Job

  1. Review your print settings and select Print.
  2. Go to a supported printer.
  3. Open the Pharos Print app and use either:
    • The QR code scanner/camera feature, or
    • Your release passcode
  4. Release your print job from the printer.
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