what does it mean to collate on a printer

Collating refers to the process of arranging and combining prints in a specific order or sequence. When printing multiple copies of a multi-page document, collating ensures that the pages are printed in the correct order from the first page to the last page before the next copy is printed. This is useful when printing large documents that need to be kept in the right order so they can be handed out. Collating saves time and improves business workflows, especially when printing large multiple-page documents. Collating is optional, and you can enable or disable it depending on your clients operating system and your printer control panel. When pressing print, check to see if collating has been selected in the options menu.