How to Collate

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open a multi-page document on your word processor

   This method should work for printing a document from a computer to a connected printer.
   
   Commonly used programs that feature this collation option include Word, Excel, Preview and Acrobat Reader.
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   Step 2: PDF viewer or other program.

   Then, click “Print.” Don’t use a shortcut to print the item instantly, because you will want to check the computer settings. , The number will need to be more than one copy in order to use the collation feature. ,,
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   Step 3: Click the File tab.

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   Step 4: Look for the section of the Print dialog box that says “copies.” Type in the number of copies you would like.

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   Step 5: Look for a radio box that says “Collate.” Check the box so that the documents will be printed in chronological page order

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   Step 6: rather than all the copies of an entire page being printed at once.

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   Step 7: Click “Print” or “Ok.” Your printer should print multiple copies in chronological order until that collate box is unchecked.

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