Do you know how to print a booklet on your photocopier? This is a question we are often asked by customers, which can come with some confusion about whether their copier suits this functionality and what steps they need to take to achieve it. In September alone, we helped six business customers ace booklet printing and understanding their photocopier finisher. To help you print smarter, we’ve put together this guide on photocopier finishers, why they’re a great add-on for your Sharp and Kyocera photocopiers and how to make the most of them. We’ve also included a helpful step-by-step video on printing booklets to A4 and A5 using both Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
Does my business need a photocopier finisher?
Photocopier finishers are optional add-on pieces designed to enhance the functionality of your Sharp or Kyocera photocopier. With these finishing options, your machine can automate several small tasks, such as stapling, hole-punching, and folding, thereby reducing downtime, boosting productivity, and improving document presentation.
Each type of finisher comes with different hardware to cater to specific tasks, but their overall purpose is the same: to tailor your photocopier’s performance to your business needs. From speeding up document preparation to increasing the quality of the materials you produce, finishers can be game-changers for your office.
What businesses can benefit from a photocopier finisher?
If your business or organisation frequently prints large volumes of documents, a photocopier finisher can be a valuable investment. Some industries are more likely to utilise a finisher for their documents, including:
- Legal practices: Preparing contracts, presentations and legal briefs.
- Accounting firms: Financial analysis reports, data trends and client proposals.
- Real estate agencies: Marketing materials, property proposals and business development presentations.
- Education: Course packs, student reports and examination material.
- Community organisations: Sponsorship packs, event materials and financial reports.
How to print booklets from your photocopier finisher
If your photocopier has a finisher, it’s worth understanding how to make the most of it, such as by printing booklets. There are two methods to printing booklets, one for Microsoft Word documents and the other for PDFs using Adobe Acrobat. Watch our step-by-step guide on printing both document types on these platforms, and changing the output size to A4 and A5. Be sure to save the link so you can refer to it and share it with colleagues.
Whether you’re exploring options for your current machine or planning to add it to your next upgrade, photocopier finishers are a practical addition that help your business stay productive, save on external printing costs, and improve the quality of documents shared internally and with clientele. If you’d like to learn more about how a photocopier can add value to your business’ print environment, talk to our local experts today.
