SADDLE FINISHER
Overview
This includes the offset function that outputs sorted paper while staggering each set of paper, the staple sort function that staples each set of prints, the saddle stitch function that automatically staples the center of the sheets and folds the sheets in half, and the paper folding function that folds paper in half.
To punch holes in printed paper, install an optional hole punch module.
To punch holes in printed paper, install an optional hole punch module.
Function names
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" x 18", 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 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" x 18", 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", A3W, A3 and B4 sizes).
Side 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.
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.
Click or tap the numbers to make its details pop up.
- A paper pass unit is required to install a saddle finisher as well as a stand/1x500/2x500/3x500/500&2000 sheet paper drawer.
- Do not place heavy objects on the saddle 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 x three cartridges) MX-SCX1
Saddle stitch unit
Staple cartridge (approx. 2000 staples per cartridge x three cartridges) AR-SC3
Saddle finisher maintenance
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.
Operation
Replacing the staple cartridge (finisher unit)
Open the front cover.
While pulling the lever, slide the saddle finisher to the left until it stops.
Gently slide the finisher until it stops.
Lower the staple case release lever and remove the staple case.
Pull the staple case out to the right.
Remove the empty staple cartridge from the staple case.
Insert a new staple cartridge into the staple case as shown.
Push the staple cartridge in until it clicks into place.
Replace the staple case.
Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.
Push the saddle finisher back and latch it to the machine.
Gently slide the finisher back to the right until it locks into its original position.
Close the front cover.
Make a proof copy in staple sort function to verify that stapling takes place correctly.
Replacing the staple cartridge (saddle stitch unit)
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.
Open the side cover.
Remove the empty staple cartridge.
Load new staple cartridges.
Remove the cover from each staple cartridge and then install the cartridge.
