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Under the Efficient Use of Paper Rule (A.M. No. 11-9-4-SC), pleadings and other papers submitted to the court must be prepared and filed in a manner that minimizes paper usage while preserving readability and accessibility. In a civil action, Plaintiff Z files a verified complaint organized in two physical volumes: Volume I narrative 34 pages; Volume II exhibits 110 pages. The pleadings are printed on standard white paper, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins, bound in two separate volumes, with one original copy filed with the Clerk and an electronic copy provided; service effected on Defendant Y. The Clerk raises concerns about non-compliance with the Efficient Use of Paper Rule due to the use of two volumes instead of a single, compact filing. Which of the following statements best captures the central issue, governing standard, and the appropriate resolution?