Staple Empty Detection - Konica Minolta Bizhub 501 Service Manual

Theory of Operation Ver.1.0 May. 2008
5.4.4

Staple empty detection

• Staple Empty Sensor [2] detect whether or not there are staples still left.
• When the number of staples left in the staple cartridge becomes about 20, a staple sheet
empty condition results, causing a corresponding empty message to appear on the opera-
tion panel.
• When the empty condition is detected, the corresponding empty indication is given on the
operation panel. At the same time, the Stapling Unit moves to the front.
• When a new staple cartridge is loaded, the stapling motor is energized until the Stapler
Ready Sensor [1] detects a staple, which results in the staple to be fed up to the stapling
position.
[1] Stapler Ready Sensor
[2]
[2] Staple Empty Sensor
5. OPERATIONS
[1]
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