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Operation guide

Finisher-AK1Saddle Finisher-AK2Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1

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CopyrightCopyright 2013 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage orretrieval system without the prior written permission of Canon Inc.

© 2013, Océ

All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or transmitted inany form or by any means without written permission from Océ.

Océ makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specificallydisclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

Further, Océ reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to timein the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Edition 2013-06 GB

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Contents

Chapter 1Preface.................................................................................................................................5

Notes for the reader.........................................................................................................................................6Naming conventions for accessories (generic naming in User Interfaces).................................................7

Chapter 2Parts and their functions....................................................................................................9

Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................10External view..................................................................................................................................................11Internal view...................................................................................................................................................12

Chapter 3Use the stacker/stapler....................................................................................................13

The finishing modes.......................................................................................................................................14Use the joggers in the output trays..............................................................................................................20Check the status of the staple cartridges......................................................................................................21Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit (Staple N1).......................................................................23Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit (Staple P1)..............................................................25Remove the puncher waste box....................................................................................................................27

Chapter 4Troubleshooting................................................................................................................29

Labels inside the stacker/stapler...................................................................................................................30Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler...........................................................................33Clear a paper jam inside the stacker/stapler................................................................................................37Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit...................................................................................................39Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unit.....................................................................................................43Clear a staple jam in the saddle stitch unit..................................................................................................45

Appendix AMiscellaneous....................................................................................................................49

Specifications..................................................................................................................................................50Optional accessories......................................................................................................................................60

Index...................................................................................................................................61

Contents

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Contents

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Chapter 1 Preface

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Notes for the reader

Introduction

This manual helps you to use the Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1. Themanual contains a description of the product and guidelines to use and operate the Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1.

Definition

Attention Getters

Parts of this manual require your special attention. These parts can provide the following:• Additional general information, for example information that is useful when you perform a

task.• Information to prevent personal injuries or property damage.

Symbols used in this manual

The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handlingprecautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.

Overview of the attention getters

Word Icon Indicates

WARNING Indicates a warning concerning operations that maylead to death or injury to persons if not performedcorrectly. To use the machine safely, always pay at-tention to these warnings.

CAUTION Indicates a caution concerning operations that maylead to injury to persons if not performed correctly.To use the machine safely, always pay attention tothese cautions.

IMPORTANT Indicates operational requirements and restrictions.Be sure to read these items carefully to operate themachine correctly, and avoid damage to the ma-chine or property.

NOTE Indicates a clarification of an operation, or containsadditional explanations for a procedure. Readingthese notes is highly recommended.

Indicates an operation that must not be performed.Read these items carefully, and make sure not toperform the described operations.

Notes for the reader

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Naming conventions for accessories (generic naming inUser Interfaces)

Generic naming of accessories in User Interfaces

To improve the readability of texts in User Interfaces of control panels and software, theaccessories are generally referred to by their function. The table below shows the namingconventions for accessories (commercial product names and the generic terminology used inUser Interfaces).

NOTEIn some cases, there is only 1 name for more modules. The reason is that a configuration canonly contain 1 of the available types of modules.

Conversion table for commercial names versus generic terminology in User Interfaces

Commercial product name: In UI, printer driver and software referred toas:

Finisher-AF1 and Finisher-AK1 [Stacker/stapler]

Saddle Finisher-AF2 and Saddle Finisher-AK2 [Stacker/stapler]

Puncher Unit-BP1/BQ1/BR1 and Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1

[Puncher]

Professional Puncher-B1 [Puncher]

Paper Folding Unit-F1 [Folder]

Document Insertion Unit-F1 [Inserter]

High Capacity Stacker-E1 [Stacker]

High Capacity Stacker-F1 [Stacker]

Booklet Trimmer-D1 [Trimmer]

Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1 [Trimmer]

Perfect Binder-C1 [Perfect Binder]

Duplex Color Image Reader Unit-D1 [Scanner]

NOTEHigh Capacity Stacker-E1 and High Capacity Stacker-F1 cannot be combined.Finisher-AF1/Saddle Finisher-AF2/Puncher Unit-BP1/BQ1/BR1 and Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 cannot be combined.

Naming conventions for accessories (generic naming in User Interfaces)

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Chapter 2 Parts and their functions

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Introduction

Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1

Finisher-AK1 and Saddle Finisher-AK2 can process jobs with the following settings:• Sort by set• Sort by page• Offset stacking• Stapling• High-volume mode• Saddle stitching (only when Saddle Finisher-AK2 is installed)• Saddle folding (only when Saddle Finisher-AK2 is installed)• Punching (only when Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 is installed)

NOTE• If you use paper weights lower than 64 g/m² (17 lb bond) for covers, the paper can crease

when saddle-stitched.• If you use paper weights lower than 64 g/m² (17 lb bond) for covers when the Booklet Trimmer

is installed, the paper may be trimmed with uneven edges.• When you use small paper, the paper may be saddle stitched with uneven edges. In this case,

check the width of the paper.• When you use small paper, the paper may be stapled (corner/double) with uneven edges. In

this case, check the width of the paper.• When you use small paper, and the Booklet Trimmer is used, the paper may be trimmed with

uneven edges. In this case, check the width of the paper.• If you create a saddle-stitched booklet using coated paper or inserted sheets for the cover, the

image printed on the page after the cover may stick to the back of the cover, or back of theinserted sheets, depending on the type of coated paper you are using.

• If you create a saddle-stitched booklet using coated paper for the cover, cracks may appeararound the fold of the cover, depending on the type of coated paper you are using.

• If you use staple (corner / double) multiple copy sets using coated paper for the cover, thestaples of copy sets may dirty the surface of the cover of copy sets that have already beenoutput, depending on the type of coated paper you are using.

Introduction

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External view

Illustration

[1] The main parts of the Saddle Finisher-AK2 and Finisher-AK1

Main parts

Main parts

Component Function

1 Main power switch Put the switch on "I" to turn on the stacker/sta-pler.

2 Top cover Open the top cover to clear a paper jam insidethe unit.

3 Front door Open the front door to replace the staple car-tridge, remove jammed paper, or clear a staplejam in the stacker/stapler, in the stapler unit orin the saddle stitch unit.

4 Booklet tray (Saddle Finisher-AK2only)

Receive saddle stitched booklets.

5 Auxiliary booklet tray (Saddle Fin-isher-AK2 only)

Pull out the auxiliary booklet tray to receivelarge size booklets.

6 Lower tray Receive finished documents.The 2 joggers can improve the straightness ofthe stacks.

7 Upper tray Receive finished documents.The 2 joggers can improve the straightness ofthe stacks.

External view

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Internal view

Illustration

[2] The waste trays

Num‐ber

Item Description

1 Puncher waste box The punch waster box contains the confetti that occurswhen holes are punched.

2 Stapler waste box The stapler waste box contains the residual material thatoccurs when the staples are cut to the required length.

Internal view

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Chapter 3 Use the stacker/stapler

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The finishing modesIMPORTANT• Do not place anything other than output paper in the trays of the finisher. Otherwise, the trays

can get damaged.• Do not place anything under the trays of the finisher. Otherwise, the trays can get damaged.

Illustration

[3] Do not place anything under the trays

[4] Do not place your hands in the part of the tray where stapling is performed (near the rollers) when a finisher isattached, as this may result in personal injury.

Sort by set mode

Prints are automatically collated into sets arranged in page order (123, 123, for example).

Sort by page mode

All prints of the same original page are grouped together (111, 222, 333, for example).

Offset stacking mode

The printed output is shifted alternately to the front and back of the tray, in a vertical (portrait)orientation, or a horizontal (landscape) orientation, depending on the orientation of youroriginals. For example, if you place A4R or LTRR originals, the paper is output and shifted in thehorizontal direction. If you place A4 or LTR originals, the paper is output and shifted in the verticaldirection.

When you use the Offset stacking mode while Sort by set or Sort by page is selected, then eachset of prints is shifted the following amount before it is delivered to the output tray:• No staple: Each set is shifted 20 mm (3/4"), except for A4R media. For A4R, the set is shifted 15

mm (0.6")

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• Corner staple: Each set is shifted 20 mm (3/4").• Double staple: Each set is shifted 20 mm (3/4").

NOTEIn the following cases, problems can occur, for example the output is not aligned correctly or theoutput falls from the tray.• If you use thin paper (due to the temperature, humidity, characteristics of the paper type, or

paper curling).• If you use the machine in high temperatures or high humidity.• If you use coated paper, tab paper, or other special paper.• If the paper is curled.• If the Punch mode is set.• When the [High-volume mode enabled] setting is set to [Yes] (due to the temperature,

humidity, characteristics of the paper type, or paper curling).• When the [High-volume mode enabled] setting is set to [Yes], and the output paper stack

exceeds the maximum stack volume of the tray (depending on the paper type or thefunctional mode that you use, the output paper can exceed the stacking limit).

Staple mode

Prints are automatically sorted by set and stapled. When you carry out a copy job, the prints arestapled at the following positions:

If an original is placed on the glass plate:

If originals are placed in the ADF:

Legend for the illustrations above

English text Translation

Corner Staple Area Corner Staple Area

Double Staple Area Double Staple Area

Upper Left Upper Left

Upper Right Upper Right

Lower Right Lower Right

Lower Left Lower Left 4

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English text Translation

Left Side Left Side

Right Side Right Side

IMPORTANT• If the Staple mode is set, the output trays move downward as the stack of paper that is output

increases in quantity and thickness. When an output tray has reached its stacking limit, orafter 100 sets of prints or the predefined height has been output, printing and stapling stoptemporarily. Remove all of the stapled prints from the output tray, and printing and staplingresume.

• You cannot output a stapled set of prints to the upper tray.• You cannot staple transparencies or labels.• Do not pull copies or prints out of the output area while they are being stapled. Remove the

copies or prints after they are output to one of the output trays.

NOTE• Staple-N1 is standard on Finisher-AK1.• Staple-N1 and Staple-P1 are standard on Saddle Finisher-AK2.• If you want to staple more than 50 sheets (80 g/m² / 20 lb bond) of A3/Tabloid or A4R/LTRR

paper, or 100 sheets (80 g/m² / 20 lb bond) of A4/LTR paper, the prints are only offset but notstapled. In addition, when you select coated or heavy paper, you may not be able to staple thejob, even if the number of sheets, including sheet insertions or job separators, is below the setlimit of a finisher.

• When the machine stops while stapling and a message on the control panel asks you to refillthe staplers, you must replace the staple cartridge.

Saddle stitch mode

The Saddle stitch mode enables you to make booklets, consisting of pages that are folded andstapled in the centre.

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5

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3

4

3

2

1

3

8

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6

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8

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Originals Copy

The pages are folded and stapled in the centre to form a booklet.

Legend for the illustration above

English text Translation

Originals Originals

Copy Copy

The pages are folded and stapled in the centreto form a booklet.

The pages are folded and stapled in the centreto form a booklet.

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If you use Puncher Unit-BU1, the distance between the punch holes is shown in the illustrationbelow (four holes).

Saddle fold mode

This is a mode for folding multiple sheets in 2-folds.

English text Translation

Originals Originals

Copies Copies

The paper is saddle folded with a maximum of5 sheets

The paper is saddle folded with a maximum of5 sheets

NOTE• The saddle fold mode is only available when the Saddle Finisher-AK2 is installed.• The paper is saddle-folded with a maximum of 5 sheets (80 g/m² / 20 lb bond), and then

output.• The sizes of paper that can be used with the saddle fold mode are: A3/Tabloid, A4R/LTRR,

304.8 mm × 457.2 mm (12" x 18"), 320 × 450 mm (12.6" x 17.7") (SRA3), 330.2 mm × 482.6 mm(13" x 19"), and custom sizes (210 mm × 279.4 mm to 330.2 mm × 487.7 mm / 8.3" x 11" to 13"x 19.2").

The following are paper sizes that can be output to the output trays of the finisher. However, ifcertain functions are selected it is possible that some paper sizes are not output.

Paper size Output tray

Upper tray Lower tray Booklet tray

A3/Tabloid Yes Yes Yes

A4/LTR Yes Yes No 4

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Paper size Output tray

Upper tray Lower tray Booklet tray

A4R/LTRR Yes Yes Yes

Custom size 182 mm x 182 mm to330.2 mm x 487.7 mm /7.2" x 7.2" to 13" x 19.2"

Yes Yes Yes *

* Custom paper sizes can only be output if they are between 210 mm x 279.4 mm to 330.2 mm x487.7 mm (8.3" x 11" to 13" x 19.2").

NOTEYou can only use the booklet tray when Saddle Finisher-AK2 is installed.

High-volume mode

The Settings Editor on the PRISMAsync controller contains a [High-volume mode enabled]setting. When this setting is set to [Yes] the upper tray and the lower tray of the stacker/staplerwill be linked to increase the output capacity for non-stapled jobs. The total output capacity willbecome 5,000 sheets for 80 g/m² / 20 lb bond media (3,000 sheets in the upper tray and 2,000sheets in the lower tray).

NOTEThe mode is not active when trimmer D1 is present.

• You can still select the lower tray or upper tray as desired output location but the systemignores the choice.

• First the lower tray will be filled, then the upper tray.• When both trays are full, you must first empty the trays before printing continues.• When stapling is required, the trays will be filled to their normal capacity (3,000 sheets).

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Use the joggers in the output trays

Introduction

The upper and lower trays of the stacker/stapler contain 2 joggers. The joggers make sure that thestacks in the output trays are perfectly straight.

Possible jogger settings

In the Settings Editor, you can define when to use the joggers ([Preferences] -> [Print job defaults]-> [Stacker/stapler]).

[Joggers] setting Description

[Always On] The joggers will always work.

[Off for mixed media sizes] The joggers will be disabled automatically when a printjob contains a mix of different media sizes.

[Always Off] The joggers will never work. This can be recommendedif the joggers cause pollution on the prints, for example.

Use the joggers in the output trays

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Check the status of the staple cartridges

Introduction

The stacker/stapler is the output location that can staple printed documents before these aredelivered into an output tray. Before each of the following output trays, 2 staplers are present:• The upper tray.• The lower tray.• The booklet tray (optional).

The booklet tray is only available when your stacker/stapler is equipped with the optionalsaddle stitch unit.

When all the staple cartridges are sufficiently filled, the staple icon in the dashboard is blue.When the staple icon in the dashboard is orange or red, one of the staple cartridges is empty oralmost empty. You must refill the staple cartridge as soon as possible.

To find out which staple cartridge is empty or almost empty, you must go to the [Printer] sectionof the [System] view. The icon for the staple cartridge that must be refilled is orange or red.

NOTEEven when the staple icon is blue, you can still go to the [System] view to check the number ofstaples that has been used since the last refill.

The colours of the staple icon

The colours of the staple icon

Staple icon Description

A blue staple icon indicates that all the staple cartridges contain suffi-cient staples.

An orange staple icon indicates that one of the staple cartridges is al-most empty.

A red staple icon indicates that one of the staple cartridges is empty.The printer stops when a job requires staples from the empty staplecartridge.

Check the status of the staple cartridges

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[5] Check the status of the staple cartridges

Procedure

1. Check the staple icon in the dashboard.2. When the staple icon is orange or red, go to the [Printer] section of the [System] view to check

which staple cartridge must be refilled.

Check the status of the staple cartridges

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Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit (StapleN1)

Introduction

When a staple cartridge of the stapler unit inside the stacker/stapler is empty, the control panelwill display a message indicating which staple cartridge must be replaced. The procedure belowdescribes how to replace the staple cartridge.

Required staples

Staple N1

NOTEYou can order all required supplies at your local authorised dealer.

Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit

Step Action Illustration

1 Open the front door of the stacker/stapler.

2 Grab the green tab of the staple case andpull the staple case out of the staple unit.

NOTEWhen the stapler unit is at theback and it is difficult to pull outthe staple case, turn the dial atthe bottom left-hand side to theleft to move the stapler unit.

3 Pull out the staple cartridge.

4 Insert the new staple cartridge (StapleN1).

4

Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit (Staple N1)

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Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit(Staple P1)

Introduction

When a staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit of the optional Saddle Finisher is almost empty,the control panel will display a message indicating which staple cartridge must be replaced. Theprocedure below describes how to replace the staple cartridge.

NOTEThis procedure is only necessary when the Saddle Finisher is attached.

Required staples

Staple P1

NOTEYou can order all required supplies at your local authorised dealer.

Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit

Step Action Illustration

1 Open the front door of the stacker/stapler.

2 Pull out the saddle stitch unit.

3 Grab the tab of the staple case and pullthe staple case out of the staple unit.

4 Hold the cover of the staple case by itsleft and right sidesLift the cover and slide the cover off.

4

Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit (Staple P1)

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Step Action Illustration

5 Squeeze at the indicated positions to re-lease the empty staple cartridge.Lift the empty staple cartridge and pullthe staple cartridge out.

6 Insert the new staple cartridge (StapleP1).

NOTEWhen you replace the staplecartridges, replace both thefront and back staple cartridges.

7 Return the staple case to its original posi-tion in the saddle stitch unit.Make sure that the arrow on the staplecase aligns with the arrow on the saddlestitch unit.

NOTEFollow the steps 3 to 7 to re-place the other staple cartridgein the saddle stitch unit.

8 Gently push the saddle stitch unit back in-to the printer.

9 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTIONWhen you close the front doorof the stacker/stapler, be care‐ful not to get your fingerscaught, because this may resultin personal injury.

Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit (Staple P1)

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Remove the puncher waste box

CAUTIONBe careful when you handle optional units that are attached to the machine. When you openthe door or cover of an optional unit to replace a staple cartridge, discard the punch waste, orclear paper jams or staple jams, prints may still be output if other optional units are operatingnormally, and are not involved in the paper or staple jam removal procedure.

NOTEWhen the puncher waste box is full, you cannot use the punch function when you perform acopy job or print job.

Remove the punch waste box

Step Action Illustration

1 Open the front door of the stacker/stapler.

2 Pull out the puncher waste box.

3 Discard the punch waste into a commondustbin.

4 Put the puncher waste box back.Make sure that you insert the puncherwaste box as far as possible.

NOTEIf the puncher waste box is notsecurely in place, you cannotuse the punch function whenyou carry out a copy job or printjob. 4

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Step Action Illustration

5 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTIONWhen you close the front doorof the stacker/stapler, be care‐ful not to get your fingerscaught, because this may resultin personal injury.

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

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Labels inside the stacker/stapler

Introduction

If a paper jam occurs in the stacker/stapler, the control panel will display the location of the paperjam and a procedure to clear the paper jam. The procedure contains references to the errorlocations you must check, for example A1 or A2. The illustration below shows an overview of allthe error locations.

[6] The error locations

Labels inside the stacker/stapler

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Overview of the error locations and their labels

The table below describes the error locations in the order these must be checked in general.Depending on the paper jam, the order to check the error locations can be different. Alwaysfollow the instructions on the operator panel to clear a paper jam.

NOTEThe steps 12 to 19 are only applicable when the Saddle Finisher is installed.

Order Location label

1 Front door

2 A1

3 A2

4 A3

5 A4

6 A5

7 B1

8 B2

9 B3

10 B4

11 B5

12 C1

13 C2

14 C3

15 C4

16 C5

17 C6 4

Labels inside the stacker/stapler

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Order Location label

18 C7

19 C8

Labels inside the stacker/stapler

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Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler

Introduction

If a paper jam occurs in the top cover of the stacker/stapler (Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2),the control panel will display the location of the paper jam and the procedure to clear the paperjam. Follow the instructions on the control panel to clear the paper jam. The procedure belowdescribes how to clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTION• When you remove jammed originals or paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges

of the originals or paper.• When you remove jammed originals or paper, take care not to cut your hands on the inside

of the machine. If you cannot remove the paper, contact your local authorised dealer.• Be careful when you handle the optional units that are attached to the machine. When you

open the door or cover of an optional unit to replace a staple cartridge, discard the punchwaste, or clear paper jams or staple jams, prints may still be output if other optional units areoperating normally, and are not involved in the paper or staple jam removal procedure.

NOTEIf the inserter (Document Insertion Unit-F1) is adjacently attached to the stacker/stapler, the partof the inserter may interfere with the stacker/stapler when you clear jams. Lift up the inserterbefore you clear jams in the stacker/stapler.

Clear a paper jam

Step Action Illustration

1 Open the front door of the stacker/stapler.

2 Press the button (F-A1) on the optionalPuncher Unit-BT1/BU1, as far as possible.

NOTEThis procedure is only requiredwhen the optional PuncherUnit-BT1/BU1 is attached.

3 Open the guide (F-A2).

4

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Step Action Illustration

4 Remove any jammed paper.

5 Close the guide (F-A2).

CAUTIONWhen you close the guide, becareful not to get your fingerscaught, because this may resultin personal injury.

6 Open the top cover (F-A3) of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTIONOpen the top cover slowly, be‐cause opening the top covertoo fast may result in personalinjury.

IMPORTANTDo not turn OFF the main powerswitch of the stacker/staplerwhen you open the top cover(F-A3) to remove the jammedpaper. If you do so accidentally,follow the procedures to turnOFF the main power switches ofthe attached optional equip-ments and the machine, andthen back ON.

7 Remove any jammed paper.

8 Open the guide (F-A4).

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Step Action Illustration

9 Remove any jammed paper.

10 Close the guide (F-A4).

CAUTIONWhen you close the guide, becareful not to get your fingerscaught, because this may resultin personal injury.

IMPORTANTClose the guide until it click intoplace.

11 Close the top cover (F-A3) of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTIONWhen you close the top cover,be careful not to get your fin‐gers caught, as this may resultin personal injury.

IMPORTANT• After closing the top cover,

press down on the top coverat the locations indicated bythe labels, to make sure thecover is securely closed.

• Do not turn OFF the mainpower switch of the stacker/stapler when you close thetop cover. If you do so acci-dentally, follow the proce-dures to turn OFF the mainpower switches of the attach-ed optional units and the ma-chine, and then back ON.

12 Remove any jammed paper.

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Step Action Illustration

13 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTIONWhen you close the front doorof the stacker/stapler, be care‐ful not to get your fingerscaught, because this may resultin personal injury.

14 Follow the instructions on the controlpanel.

NOTEThe screen that indicates the lo-cations of the paper jam is dis-played until the paper jam iscompletely solved.

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Clear a paper jam inside the stacker/stapler

Introduction

If a paper jam occurs inside the stacker/stapler, the control panel will display the location of thepaper jam and a procedure to clear the paper jam. Follow the procedure on the control panel toclear the paper jam. The procedure below describes how to clear a paper jam inside the stacker/stapler.

CAUTION• When you remove jammed originals or paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges

of the originals or paper.• When you remove jammed originals or paper, take care not to cut your hands on the inside

of the machine. If you cannot remove the paper, contact your local authorised dealer.• Be careful when you handle optional units that are attached to the machine. When you open

the door or cover of an optional unit to replace a staple cartridge, discard the punch waste, orclear paper jams or staple jams, prints may still be output if other optional units areoperating normally, and are not involved in the paper or staple jam removal procedure.

Step Action Illustration

1 Open the front door of the stacker/stapler.

2 Open the guide (F-B1).

3 Turn the dial (F-B2) in the direction of thearrow (clockwise).

4

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Step Action Illustration

4 Remove any jammed paper.

5 Close the guide (F-B1).

6 Turn the dial F-B4 in the direction of thearrow (clockwise) and then the dial F-B3in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) tofeed the jammed paper to the output slot.

7 Open the output slot (F-B5), and removeany jammed paper.

8 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTIONWhen you close the front doorof the stacker/stapler, be care‐ful not to get your fingerscaught, because this may resultin personal injury.

9 Follow the instructions on the controlpanel.

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Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit

Introduction

If a paper jam occurs in the saddle stitch unit of the stacker/stapler (Saddle Finisher), the controlpanel will display the location of the paper jam and a procedure to clear the paper jam. Follow theprocedure on the control panel to clear the paper jam. The procedure below describes how toclear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTION• When you remove jammed originals or paper, take care not to cut your hands on the edges

of the originals or paper.• When you remove jammed originals or paper, take care not to cut your hands on the inside

of the machine. If you cannot remove the paper, contact your local authorised dealer.• Be careful when you handle optional units that are attached to the machine. When you open

the door or cover of an optional unit to replace a staple cartridge, discard the punch waste, orclear paper jams or staple jams, prints may still be output if other optional units areoperating normally, and are not involved in the paper or staple jam removal procedure.

Clear a paper jam

Step Action Illustration

1 Open the front door of the stacker/stapler.

2 Open the guide (F-C1).

3 Turn the upper dial (F-C2) in the directionof the arrow (clockwise), to feed the jam-med paper to the guide (F-C1).

4

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Step Action Illustration

4 Turn the lower dial (F-C2) in the directionof the arrow (counterclockwise), to feedthe jammed paper to the guide (F-C1).

5 Remove any jammed paper.

6 Close the guide (F-C1).

7 If the lamp is ON, while pushing in the di-al (F-C3), turn it in the direction of the ar-row (clockwise) until the lamp turns off.Turning the dial, feed the jammed paperto the delivery guide of the booklet tray.If the optional trimmer (Booklet Trimmer-D1) is attached, turning the dial feeds thejammed paper to the feeding belt of thetrimmer.

NOTEIf the lamp is OFF, proceed tostep 9.

Lamp = Lamp

8 Remove any jammed paper protrudingfrom the booklet tray.

NOTEIf the optional trimmer (BookletTrimmer-D1) is attached, re-move any jammed paper pro-truding from the feeding belt. 4

Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit

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Step Action Illustration

9 Pull out the saddle stitch unit (F-C4).

10 Open the right-hand cover of the saddlestitch unit (F-C5), and remove any jam-med paper.

11 Close the right-hand cover of the saddlestitch unit (F-C5).

CAUTIONWhen you close the right-handcover of the saddle stitch unit,be careful not to get your fin‐gers caught, as this may resultin personal injury.

12 Turn the dial on the pressing unit (F-C6) inthe direction of the arrow (counterclock-wise), and push it as far left as possible.

NOTE• If the pressing unit is in its

correct position, this proce-dure is unnecessary.

• The pressing unit ensures aclean fold in the centre of thepaper to create a booklet. Ifthe pressing unit is not in itscorrect position, the paper tobe saddle stitched cannot befed to the booklet tray.

13 While pushing in the dial (F-C7), turn it inthe direction of the arrow (clockwise) untilthe lamp turns off. Remove any jammedpaper.

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Step Action Illustration

14 Open the delivery guide (F-C8), and re-move any jammed paper.

15 Close the delivery guide (F-C8).

16 Gently push the saddle stitch unit (F-C4)back into the printer.

CAUTIONWhen you return the saddlestitch unit to its original posi‐tion, be careful not to get yourfingers caught, because thismay result in personal injury.

NOTEAlways make sure that youpush the saddle stitch unit in asfar as possible.

17 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTIONWhen you close the front doorof the stacker/stapler, be care‐ful not to get your fingerscaught, because this may resultin personal injury.

18 Follow the instructions on the controlpanel.

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Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unit

Introduction

If a staple jam occurs inside the stapler unit of the stacker/stapler, the control panel will displaythe location of the staple jam and a procedure to clear the staple jam. Follow the procedure onthe control panel to clear the staple jam. The procedure below describes how to clear a staple jaminside the stapler unit of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTIONBe careful when you handle optional units that are attached to the machine. When you openthe door or cover of an optional unit to replace a staple cartridge, discard the punch waste, orclear paper jams or staple jams, prints may still be output if other optional units are operatingnormally, and are not involved in the paper or staple jam removal procedure.

Clear a staple jam

Step Action Illustration

1 Open the front door of the stacker/stapler.

2 Remove the paper waiting to be stapledfrom the output tray.

3 Pull out the staple case.

NOTEWhen the stapler unit is at theback and it is difficult to pull outthe staple case, turn the dial onthe bottom left-hand side to theleft to move the stapler unit.

4 Push up the bracket on the staple case.

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Step Action Illustration

5 Remove all of the jammed and protrudingstaples from the staple cartridge.

6 Return the bracket on the staple case toits original position.

7 Gently push the staple case back into thestapler unit until it is securely in place.

NOTEAlways make sure to insert thestaple case as far as possible.

8 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTIONWhen you close the front doorof the stacker/stapler, be care‐ful not to get your fingerscaught, because this may resultin personal injury.

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Clear a staple jam in the saddle stitch unit

Introduction

NOTEThis procedure is only required when the optional Saddle Finisher is installed.

If a staple jam occurs in the saddle stitch unit of the stacker/stapler (Saddle Finisher), the controlpanel will display the location of the staple jam and a procedure to clear the staple jam. Followthe procedure on the control panel to clear the staple jam. The procedure below describes how toclear a staple jam in the saddle stitch unit of the stacker/stapler.

Before you begin

First remove all output sheets from the booklet tray.

CAUTIONBe careful when you handle optional units that are attached to the machine. When you openthe door or cover of an optional unit to replace a staple cartridge, discard the punch waste, orclear paper jams or staple jams, prints may still be output if other optional units are operatingnormally, and are not involved in the paper or staple jam removal procedure.

NOTEIf a paper jam occurs at the same time as a staple jam, first remove the jammed paper, thenremove the jammed staples.

Clear a staple jam

Step Action Illustration

1 Open the front door of the stacker/stapler.

2 Pull out the saddle stitch unit (F-C4).

3 Pull out the staple case from the saddlestitch unit.

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Step Action Illustration

4 Hold the staple case by its left-hand andright-hand sides, and lower the bracket onthe staple case.

5 Remove the jammed staples from the sta-ple cartridge.

6 Return the bracket on the staple case toits original position.

7 Return the staple case to its original posi-tion in the saddle stitch unit. Make sure toalign the arrow on the staple case withthe arrow on the saddle stitch unit, asshown below.

NOTEWhen you return the staplecase, always make sure to insertthe staple case until the arrowsare aligned as shown in the il-lustration.

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Step Action Illustration

8 Gently push the saddle stitch unit (F-C4)back into the printer.

CAUTIONWhen you return the saddlestitch unit to its original posi‐tion, be careful not to get yourfingers caught, because thismay result in personal injury.

NOTEAlways make sure that youpush the saddle stitch unit in asfar as possible.

9 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.

CAUTIONWhen you close the front doorof the stacker/stapler, be care‐ful not to get your fingerscaught, because this may resultin personal injury.

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Appendix A Miscellaneous

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Specifications

Finisher-AK1

NOTEWhenever a number of sheets is mentioned in the table below, the figure is based on media of80 g/m² (20 lb bond).

Specifications of Finisher-AK1

Item Specification

Paper size/weight/type Size:A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6mm), 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), 11" x 17" (279.4mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, EXECR, 12 5/8"x 17 3/4" (320 mm x 450 mm), and custom sizes (182 mmx 182 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 13" x19.2")).Weight: 52 g/m² - 300 g/m² (14 lb bond - 110 lb cover)Type: Thin, Plain, Heavy, Recycled, Colour, Pre-punched,Bond paper, Transparency, Tab paper, Labels, Coated,Texture paper, Vellum, Carbonless

Capacity of upper tray(No finishing selected, Sort by set,Sort by page)

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6mm), 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), 11" x 17" (279.4mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, EXECR, 12 5/8"x 17 3/4" (320 mm x 450 mm), and custom sizes (182 mmx 182 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 13" x19.2")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height).

Capacity of upper tray(When finishing is selected (Sort byset and Offset stacking / Sort by pageand Offset stacking))

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2mm), 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTR, LTRR,EXEC, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182 mm to304.8 mm x 457.2 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 12" x 18")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height).

Capacity of upper trayZ-fold (only when Paper FoldingUnit-F1 is attached)

30 sheets

Capacity of upper trayHalf-fold (only when Paper FoldingUnit-F1 is attached)

50 sheets/5 sets (each set contains 10 sheets)

Capacity of lower tray(No finishing selected, Sort by set,Sort by page, and High-volumemode is [Off])

NOTEIf the capacity values of thedifferent paper sizes aredifferent, the smallest val-ue is applied to the lowertray capacity.

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):2,000 sheets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height).

• A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6 mm),12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), 11" x 17" (279.4 mmx 431.9 mm), LGL, LTRR, EXECR, 12 5/8" x 17 3/4" (320mm x 450 mm), and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mmto 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 13" x 19.2")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height).

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Item Specification

Capacity of lower tray(No finishing selected, Sort by set,Sort by page, and High-volumemode is [On])

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):4,000 sheets (or 490 mm (19.3") in height).

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum height is 423mm (16.7").

• A4R, B5R, LTRR, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x216 mm to 297 mm x 297 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x11.7")):2,000 sheets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height).

• A3, B4, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, andcustom sizes (182 mm x 297.1 mm or 297.1 mm x 182mm to 305 mm x 431.8 mm (7.2 " x 11.7" or 11.7" x7.2" to 12" x 17")).1,500 sheets (or 216 mm (8.5") in height).

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum number ofsheets is 1,000.

• 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6 mm), 12" x 18" (304.8 mmx 457.2 mm), 12 5/8" x 17 3/4" (320 mm x 450 mm),and custom sizes (182 mm x 431.9 mm or 305 mm x182 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 17" or 12" x7.2" to 13" x 19.2")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height).

Capacity of lower tray(When finishing is selected (Sort byset and Offset stacking / Sort by pageand Offset stacking), and High-vol-ume mode is [Off])

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):2,000 sheets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height).

• A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm),11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTRR, EXECR,and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mm to 304.8 mm x457.2 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 12" x 18")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height). 4

Specifications

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Item Specification

Capacity of lower tray(When finishing is selected (Sort byset and Offset stacking / Sort by pageand Offset stacking), and High-vol-ume mode is [On])

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):4,000 sheets (or 490 mm (19.3") in height).

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum height is 423mm (16.7").

• A4R, B5R, LTRR, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x216 mm to 297 mm x 297 mm / 7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x11.7")):2,000 sheets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height).

• A3, B4, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, andcustom sizes (182 mm x 297.1 mm or 297.1 mm x 182mm to 305 mm x 431.8 mm (7.2 " x 11.7" or 11.7" x7.2" to 12" x 17")).1,500 sheets (or 216 mm (8.5") in height).

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum number ofsheets is 1,000.

• 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), and custom sizes(182 mm x 431.9 mm or 305.1 mm x 182 mm to 330.2mm x 457.2 mm (7.2" x 17" or 12" x 7.2" to 13" x 18")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height).

Capacity of lower tray(When 1 staple is selected)

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (210 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (8.3" x 7.2" to 11.7" x 8.5"):3,000 sheets/200 sets (or 423 mm (16.7") in height)

• A4R, LTRR, and custom sizes (210 mm x 216 mm to297 mm x 297 mm (8.3" x 8.5" to 11.7" x 11.7")):2,000 sheets/200 sets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height)

• A3, B4, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, andcustom sizes (210 mm x 297.1 mm or 297.1 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (8.3" x 8.5" or 8.5" x 7.2" to8.5" x 17")):1,500 sheets/200 sets (or 216 mm (8.5") in height)

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum number ofsheets is 1,000. 4

Specifications

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Capacity of lower tray(When 2 staples are selected)

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):3,000 sheets/200 sets (or 423 mm (16.7") in height)

• A4R, B5R, LTRR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mmto 297 mm x 297 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x 11.7")):2,000 sheets/200 sets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height)

• A3, B4, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, andcustom sizes (182 mm x 297.1 mm or 297.1 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (7.2" x 11.7" or 11.7" x 7.2"to 11.7" x 17")):1,500 sheets/200 sets (or 216 mm (8.5") in height)

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum number ofsheets is 1,000.

Capacity of lower trayZ-fold (only when Paper FoldingUnit-F1 is attached)

30 sheets

Stapling capacity

NOTEThe maximum stapling ca-pacity can vary, dependingon the paper type andweight.

When the standard-equipped staple cartridge is inserted:• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182¹ mm x 182

mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):100 sheets, or 98 sheets and 2 sheets of 300 g/m² (110lb cover) (within 11 mm (0.43") in height).

• A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm),LGL, LTRR, and custom sizes (182¹ mm x 216 mm to305 mm x 431.8 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 12" x 17")):50 sheets, or 48 sheets and 2 sheets of 300 g/m² (110lb cover) (within 5.5 mm (0.22") in height).

1 staple (corner staple):• A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm),

LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, and custom sizes (210 mm x182 mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (8.3" x 7.2" to 11.7" x17"))

2 staples (double staple):• A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9

mm), LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182mm x 182 mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to11.7" x 17"))

¹ 210 mm (8.3") when you use the corner staple mode.

Power source 120 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 8.0 A

Maximum power consumption 500 W

Dimensions (H x W x D) 1,239 mm x 800 mm x 792 mm (48.8" x 31.3" x 31.2")

NOTEWhen the extension tray is pulled out, thewidth is 890 mm (35 3/8"). 4

Specifications

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Weight Approximately 130 kg (287 lb)

Saddle Finisher-AK2

NOTEWhenever a number of sheets is mentioned in the table below, the figure is based on media of80 g/m² (20 lb bond).

Specifications of Saddle Finisher-AK2

Item Specification

Paper size/weight/type Size: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x482.6 mm), 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), 11" x 17"(279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, EXECR,12 5/8" x 17 3/4" (320 mm x 450 mm), and custom sizes(182 mm x 182 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 7.2"to 13" x 19.2")).Weight: 52 g/m² - 300 g/m² (14 lb bond - 110 lb cover)Type: Thin, Plain, Heavy, Recycled, Colour, Pre-punched,Bond paper, Transparency, Tab paper, Labels, Coated,Texture paper, Vellum, Carbonless

Capacity of upper tray(No finishing selected, Sort by set,Sort by page)

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6mm), 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), 11" x 17" (279.4mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, EXECR, 12 5/8"x 17 3/4" (320 mm x 450 mm), and custom sizes (182 mmx 182 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 13" x19.2")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height).

Capacity of upper tray(When finishing is selected (Sort byset and Offset stacking / Sort by pageand Offset stacking))

A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2mm), 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTR, LTRR,EXEC, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182 mm to304.8 mm x 457.2 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 12" x 18")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height).

Capacity of upper trayZ-fold (only when Paper FoldingUnit-F1 is attached)

30 sheets

Capacity of upper trayHalf-fold (only when Paper FoldingUnit-F1 is attached)

50 sheets/5 sets (each set contains 10 sheets)

Capacity of lower tray(No finishing selected, Sort by set,Sort by page, and High-volumemode is [Off])

NOTEIf the capacity values of thedifferent paper sizes aredifferent, the smallest val-ue is applied to the lowertray capacity.

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):2,000 sheets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height).

• A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6 mm),12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), 11" x 17" (279.4 mmx 431.9 mm), LGL, LTRR, EXECR, 12 5/8" x 17 3/4" (320mm x 450 mm), and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mmto 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 13" x 19.2")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height).

4

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Capacity of lower tray(No finishing selected, Sort by set,Sort by page, and High-volumemode is [On])

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):4,000 sheets (or 490 mm (19.3") in height).

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum height is 423mm (16.7").

• A4R, B5R, LTRR, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x216 mm to 297 mm x 297 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x11.7")):2,000 sheets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height).

• A3, B4, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, andcustom sizes (182 mm x 297.1 mm or 297.1 mm x 182mm to 305 mm x 431.8 mm (7.2 " x 11.7" or 11.7" x7.2" to 12" x 17")).1,500 sheets (or 216 mm (8.5") in height).

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum number ofsheets is 1,000.

• 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6 mm), 12" x 18" (304.8 mmx 457.2 mm), 12 5/8" x 17 3/4" (320 mm x 450 mm),and custom sizes (182 mm x 431.9 mm or 305 mm x182 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 17" or 12" x7.2" to 13" x 19.2")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height).

Capacity of lower tray(When finishing is selected (Sort byset and Offset stacking / Sort by pageand Offset stacking), and High-vol-ume mode is [Off])

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):2,000 sheets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height).

• A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm),11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTRR, EXECR,and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mm to 304.8 mm x457.2 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 12" x 18")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height). 4

Specifications

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Item Specification

Capacity of lower tray(When finishing is selected (Sort byset and Offset stacking / Sort by pageand Offset stacking), and High-vol-ume mode is [On])

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):4,000 sheets (or 490 mm (19.3") in height).

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum height is 423mm (16.7").

• A4R, B5R, LTRR, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x216 mm to 297 mm x 297 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x11.7")):2,000 sheets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height).

• A3, B4, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, andcustom sizes (182 mm x 297.1 mm or 297.1 mm x 182mm to 305 mm x 431.8 mm (7.2 " x 11.7" or 11.7" x7.2" to 12" x 17")).1,500 sheets (or 216 mm (8.5") in height).

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum number ofsheets is 1,000.

• 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), and custom sizes(182 mm x 431.9 mm or 305.1 mm x 182 mm to 330.2mm x 457.2 mm (7.2" x 17" or 12" x 7.2" to 13" x 18")):1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height).

Capacity of lower tray(When 1 staple is selected)

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (210 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (8.3" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):3,000 sheets/200 sets (or 423 mm (16.7") in height)

• A4R, LTRR, and custom sizes (210 mm x 216 mm to297 mm x 297 mm (8.3" x 8.5" to 11.7" x 11.7")):2,000 sheets/200 sets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height)

• A3, B4, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, andcustom sizes (210 mm x 297.1 mm or 297.1 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (8.3" x 8.5" or 8.5" x 7.2" to8.5" x 17")):1,500 sheets/200 sets (or 216 mm (8.5") in height)

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum number ofsheets is 1,000. 4

Specifications

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Item Specification

Capacity of lower tray(When 2 staples are selected)

• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):3,000 sheets/200 sets (or 423 mm (16.7") in height)

• A4R, B5R, LTRR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mmto 297 mm x 297 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x 11.7")):2,000 sheets/200 sets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height)

• A3, B4, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, andcustom sizes (182 mm x 297.1 mm or 297.1 mm x 182mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (7.2" x 11.7" or 11.7" x 7.2"to 11.7" x 17")):1,500 sheets/200 sets (or 216 mm (8.5") in height)

NOTEFor coated media, the maximum number ofsheets is 1,000.

Capacity of lower trayZ-fold (only when Paper FoldingUnit-F1 is attached)

30 sheets

Stapling capacity

NOTEThe maximum stapling ca-pacity can vary, dependingon the paper type andweight.

When the standard-equipped staple cartridge is inserted:• A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182¹ mm x 182

mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x8.5")):100 sheets, or 98 sheets and 2 sheets of 300 g/m² (110lb cover) (within 11 mm (0.43") in height).

• A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm),LGL, LTRR, and custom sizes (182¹ mm x 216 mm to305 mm x 431.8 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 12" x 17")):50 sheets, or 48 sheets and 2 sheets of 300 g/m² (110lb cover) (within 5.5 mm (0.22") in height).

1 staple (corner staple):• A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm),

LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, and custom sizes (210 mm x182 mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (8.3" x 7.2" to 11.7" x17"))

2 staples (double staple):• A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9

mm), LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182mm x 182 mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to11.7" x 17"))

¹ 210 mm (8.3") when you use the corner staple mode. 4

Specifications

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Item Specification

Saddle stitch capacity • Saddle stitch: 25 sheets (including 1 cover sheet up to300 g/m² (110 lb cover))

• Saddle fold: 5 sheets• Paper sizes: A3, B4, A4R, 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6

mm), 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), 11" x 17"(279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTRR, 12 5/8" x 17 3/4"(320 x 450 mm), and custom sizes (210 mm x 297.1mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (8.3" x 8.5" to 13" x19.2")):

• Cover weight: Use heavier paper than the main docu-ment (> 64 g/m² (17 lb bond)).

NOTEThe available saddle stitch capacity may vary,depending on the paper type and weight).

Power source 120 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 8.0 A

Maximum power consumption 500 W

Dimensions (H x W x D) 1,239 mm x 800 mm x 792 mm (48.8" x 31.3" x 31.2")

NOTEWhen the auxiliary booklet tray is pulled out,the width is 1,060 mm (41.7").

Weight Approximately 180 kg (397 lb)

Puncher Unit-BT1

NOTEWhenever a number of sheets is mentioned in the table below, the figure is based on media of80 g/m² (20 lb bond).

Specifications of Puncher Unit-BT1

Item Specifications

Paper size/weight/type Size:• Two holes: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, and custom sizes

(182 mm x 182 mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (7.2" x 7.2"to 11.7" x 17")).

• Four holes: A3, B4, A4, B5, and custom sizes (257 mmx 182 mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (10.1" x 7.2" to 11.7" x17")).

Weight: 52 g/m² - 300 g/m² (14 lb bond - 110 lb cover)Type: Thin, Plain, Heavy, Recycled, Colour, Bond paper,Tab paper, Coated, Texture paper, Carbonless

Number of punch holes, hole diame-ter

• Two holes: 6.5 mm (0.26")• Four holes: 6.5 mm (0.26")

Distance between punch holes • Two holes: 80 mm (3.15")• Four holes: 80 mm (3.15") 4

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Capacity of the punch waste tray Approximately 6,000 sheets

NOTEThe figure can differ depending on the sur-rounding environment, paper type, and paperweight

Power source From the stacker/stapler

Dimensions Inside the stacker/stapler

Weight Approximately 3 kg (6.6 lb)

Puncher Unit-BU1

NOTEWhenever a number of sheets is mentioned in the table below, the figure is based on media of80 g/m² (20 lb bond).

Specifications of Puncher Unit-BU1

Item Specifications

Paper size/weight/type Size: A3, A4, A4R, and custom sizes (257 mm x 182 mmto 297 mm x 432 mm (10.1" x 7.2" to 11.7" x 17")).Weight: 52 g/m² - 300 g/m² (14 lb bond - 110 lb cover)Type: Thin, Plain, Heavy, Recycled, Colour, Bond paper,Tab paper, Coated, Texture paper, Carbonless

Number of punch holes, hole diame-ter

Four holes: 6.5 mm (0.26")

Distance between punch holes Four holes: 21 mm / 70 mm / 21 mm (0.83" / 2.76" / 0.83")

Capacity of the punch waste tray Approximately 6,000 sheets

NOTEThe figure can differ depending on the sur-rounding environment, paper type, and paperweight

Power source From the stacker/stapler

Dimensions Inside the stacker/stapler

Weight Approximately 3 kg (6.6 lb)

Specifications

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Optional accessories

Staple N1

[7] Staple N1

A case that holds staples for the Staple mode.

Staple P1

[8] Staple P1

A case that holds staples for the Saddle stitch mode.

Optional accessories

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Index

A

AccessoriesCase for Staple N1...........................................60Case for Staple P1............................................60Commercial naming..........................................7Generic naming..................................................7

B

Booklet making.......................................................16

C

CheckStaple cartridges..............................................21

Conversion table for commercial names and userinterface names........................................................7

E

Error locations........................................................30

F

Finishing modesBooklet making.................................................16Offset stacking..................................................14Punching...........................................................17Saddle stitching................................................16Sort by page.....................................................14Sort by set.........................................................14Stapling.............................................................15

G

Generic naming in User Interfaces.........................7Generic naming of accessories...............................7

L

Labels of error locations........................................30

O

Offset stacking........................................................14

P

Paper jam

Inside the stacker/stapler.................................37Saddle stitch unit.............................................39

Punching.................................................................17

R

Replace staple cartridgeSaddle stitch unit.............................................25Stacker/stapler..................................................25Stapler unit.......................................................23

S

Saddle stitching......................................................16Sort by page............................................................14Sort by set...............................................................14Specifications

Stacker/stapler..................................................50Stacker/stapler

External view....................................................11Internal view.....................................................12Replace staple cartridge of saddle stitch unit25Replace staple cartridge of stapler unit..........23Specifications...................................................50

Staple cartridgeReplace..............................................................25

Staple icons.............................................................21Staple jam

Saddle stitch unit.............................................45Stapler unit.......................................................43

StaplesSaddle stitch unit.............................................25Stapler unit.......................................................23

Stapling...................................................................15

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