Document/Title Block Orientation; Short Edge Leading; Long Edge Leading - Xerox Synergix 8825 Supplementary Manual

XES Synergix 8825/8830/8855 Digital Solution Folding Supplement
Typically standard size files, printed on standard size media, with the
title block located as positioned in the file, will fold with the title block
visible on the folded copy.

Document/Title Block Orientation

Title Block and document orientation into the folder is very important.
Folders generally have a preferred title block location for each orientation of
the print. Since the Folder cannot sense the title block position, the fold
programs assume a location. These orientations are Short Edge Leading
(SEL) and Long Edge Leading (LEL). When the title block is in the preferred
location as it enters the folder, the folded print will have the title block
visible. Depending on the fold style, the title block maybe face up or face
down in the output catch bin.

Short Edge Leading

There are two document orientations Short Edge Leading (SEL) and Long
Edge Leading (LEL). The standard or most common orientation is SEL,
which is defined as image up, title block leading and short edge leading
(Figure 1).
PRINTER
Print
Figure 1. Short Edge Leading
FOLDER

Long Edge Leading

Long Edge Leading (Figure 2) which is defined as image up, title block
leading, long edge leading is being used more with printing electronic files
which can be rotated and electronically manipulated with the software.
However, this orientation presents more problems and restrictions for the
folding programs, such as prints whose LEL is larger than the width of the
media rolls in the printer. This will require that the print be rotated to put the
print on the available media. This image manipulation may position the title
block in a location that when folded will not have the title block visible on the
folded copy.
PRINTER
Print
Figure 2. Long Edge Leading
2
FOLDER