Stapling Mechanism - Konica Minolta Bizhub 501 Service Manual

Theory of Operation Ver.1.0 May. 2008
5.5.3

Stapling mechanism

• The stapling operation is made by the stapler.
• When the stapler motors /Rr (M16) and /Fr (M17) [1] are driven, the clinch arm [3] goes down to drive the
staple blade [2] and hit in a staple.
[1] Stapler motors /Rr, /Fr (M16, M17)
[2] Staple blade
A. Control
• A specified period of time after the intermediate conveyance sensor (PS3) detects the trailing edge of the
last paper of the copy, the stapler motors /Rr (M16) and /Fr (M17) turn ON. After completion of the stapling
operation, the motors stop.
[3]
[2]
[1]
[3] Clinch arm
5. OPERATION
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