1. A method of controlling an output order for copy images, comprising the steps of: reading respective images of a plurality of manuscripts to be copied; storing respective image data relating to said read respective images; scaling down respective image data relating said read respective images and printing on a sheet a multi-shot image including a plurality of the scaled down imager; reading other images described on said printed sheet, said other images defining an output order; and printing said respective imager from the stored image data on the other sheets in an order specified by said read other images.