SADDLE FINISHER
Overview
This includes the offset function that outputs sorted sheets of paper while staggering each set of paper, the staple sort function that staples each set of prints, the saddle stitch function that staples the center of the sheets and folds the sheets in half, and the paper folding function that folds paper in half.
Installing an optional hole punch module allows you to punch holes in printed paper.
Installing an optional hole punch module allows you to punch holes in printed paper.
Function names
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Staple compiler
This temporarily stacks paper to be stapled.
This temporarily stacks paper to be stapled.
Output tray
Stapled and offset output is delivered to this tray.
The tray is slidable. Extend the tray for printing on large-size paper (12" × 18", 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 13", A3W, A3 and B4 sizes).
Stapled and offset output is delivered to this tray.
The tray is slidable. Extend the tray for printing on large-size paper (12" × 18", 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 13", A3W, A3 and B4 sizes).
Saddle stitch tray
Saddle-stitched output is delivered to this tray.
Saddle-stitched output is delivered to this tray.
Top cover
Open this cover to remove a paper misfeed.
Open this cover to remove a paper misfeed.
Front cover
Open this cover to replace the staple cartridge or remove a staple jam.
Open this cover to replace the staple cartridge or remove a staple jam.
- Do not place heavy objects on the finisher or press down on the saddle finisher.
- Exercise caution when you turn on the power and when printing is taking place, as the tray may move up and down.
- A saddle finisher cannot be installed simultaneously with a finisher.
Supplies
The saddle finisher requires the following staple cartridge:
Finisher unit
Staple cartridge (approx. 5000 staples per cartridge × three cartridges) AR-SC2
Saddle stitch unit
Staple cartridge (approx. 2,000 staples per cartridge × three cartridges) AR-SC3
Replacing the cartridge (finisher unit)
When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, a message will appear in the operation panel. Follow the operation procedure to replace the staple cartridge.
Open the front cover
Squeeze the green parts of the staple case and pull the case up and then out
Remove the empty staple cartridge
Press the lock button to release the staple case cover and then remove the staple cartridge.
When staples remain, the staple cartridge cannot be removed.
Insert a new staple cartridge into the staple case
Push the staple cartridge in until it clicks into place.
Do not remove the seal from the cartridge before inserting the cartridge into the case.
Pull the seal that holds the staples straight out
Push the staple case firmly back in
Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.
Close the front cover
Make a proof copy in staple sort function to verify that stapling takes place correctly.
Replacing the cartridge (saddle stitch unit)
When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, a message will appear in the operation panel. Follow the operation procedure to replace the staple cartridge.
Before starting this procedure, remove all output from the output tray of the saddle finisher. Do not replace removed output back in the output tray.
Before starting this procedure, remove all output from the output tray of the saddle finisher. Do not replace removed output back in the output tray.
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Open the front cover
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Grasp the handle on the saddle stitch unit and pull it slowly out until it stops
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Pull the staple unit in the saddle stitch unit out and then rotate it up
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Grasp the left and right side of each empty staple cartridge and remove the cartridges
Replace both staple cartridges.
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Load new staple cartridges
Remove the cover from each staple cartridge and then install the cartridge.
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Pull the staple unit of the saddle finisher forward and then rotate it back to its original position
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Push the saddle stitch unit in
Close the front cover
Make a test print or copy using the saddle stitch function to verify that stapling takes place correctly.