Contents Contents Chapter 1 Preface.........................5 Notes for the reader...................6 Naming conventions for finishers (commercial naming and naming in User Interfaces)..................8 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions..................9 External view....................10 Internal view.....................11 Chapter 3 Use the stacker/stapler..................13 The finishing modes................14 Check the status of the staple cartridges..........20 Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit........22...
Notes for the reader Notes for the reader Introduction This manual helps you to use the Finisher-AF1/Saddle Finisher-AF2/Puncher Unit- BP1/BQ1/BR1. The manual contains a description of the product and guidelines to use and operate the Finisher-AF1/Saddle Finisher-AF2/Puncher Unit-BP1/BQ1/BR1. Definition Attention-Getters Parts of this manual require your special attention.
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Notes for the reader Word Icon Indicates Warning Laser beam Caution Ignoring this warning could cause injury or damage to property. Note Indicates additional important information. The use of heat-resistant gloves is mandatory when you carry out these actions. Important safety instructions Warning: Do not touch the stacker/stapler while the machine is printing, as this may result in per- sonal injury.
1 of the available types of modules. Conversion table for commercial names versus user-friendly names in User Interfaces Commercial product name: In UI, printer driver and software re- ferred to as: Finisher-AF1 'Stacker/stapler' Saddle Finisher-AF2 'Stacker/stapler' Puncher Unit-BP1/BQ1/BR1 'Puncher' Paper Folding Unit-F1 'Folder' Document Insertion Unit-F1...
External view External view Illustration [10] The main parts of the Saddle Finisher-AF2 and Finisher-AF1 Main parts Main parts Component Function Main power switch Put the switch on "I" to turn on the stacker/stapler. Top cover Open the top cover to clear a paper jam inside the unit.
Internal view Internal view Illustration [11] The waste trays Num- Item Description Puncher waste box The punch waster box contains the confetti that occurs when holes are punched. Stapler waste box The stapler waste box contains the residual mate- rial that occurs when the staples are cut to the re- quired length.
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Internal view Chapter 2 - Parts and their functions...
The finishing modes The finishing modes Caution: Do not place anything other than output paper in the trays of the finisher, as doing so may damage the trays. Caution: Do not place anything under the trays of the finisher, as doing so may damage the trays. Illustration [12] Do not place anything under the trays [13] Do not place your hands in the part of the tray where stapling is performed (near the rollers)
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The finishing modes 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 your originals.
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The finishing modes Corner Staple Area Double Staple Area Upper Right Upper Left Right Side Lower Left Left Side Lower Right Upper Right Upper Left Right Side Lower Left Left Side Lower Right Legend for the illustrations above English text Translation Corner Staple Area Corner Staple Area...
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The finishing modes Saddle stitch mode The Saddle Stitch mode enables you to make booklets, consisting of pages that are folded and stapled in the centre. Originals Copy The pages are folded and stapled in the centre to form a booklet. Legend for the illustration above English text Translation...
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The finishing modes Platen Glass Feeder Hole Punched Hole Area Punched Area Hole Punched Hole Area Punched Area Legend for the illustration above English text Translation Platen Glass Glass plate Feeder Hole Punched Area Hole Punched Area Saddle fold mode This is a mode for folding multiple sheets in 2-folds.
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The finishing modes High-volume mode The Settings Editor on the PRISMAsync controller contains a 'High-volume mode en- abled' setting. When this setting is set to 'Yes' the upper tray and the lower tray of the stacker/stapler will be linked to increase the output capacity for non-stapled jobs. The total output capacity will become 5,000 sheets for 80g/m²...
Check the status of the staple cartridges Check the status of the staple cartridges Introduction The stacker/stapler is the output location that can staple printed documents before these are delivered into an output tray. Before each of the following output trays, 2 staplers are present: •...
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Check the status of the staple cartridges Illustration [22] Check the status of the staple cartridges How to check the status of the staple cartridges Check the staple icon in the dashboard. 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.
Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit Introduction When a staple cartridge of the stapler unit inside the stacker/stapler is empty, the operator panel will display a message indicating which staple cartridge must be replaced. The procedure below describes how to replace the staple cartridge.
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Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit Step Action Illustration Pull out the staple cartridge. Insert the new staple cartridge (Staple N1). Gently push the staple case as far as possible into the stapler unit until the staple case is securely in place. Pull out the stapler waste box.
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Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit Step Action Illustration Put the stapler waste box back into place. Close the front door of the stacker/sta- pler. WARNING When you close the front door of the stacker/stapler, be careful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury.
Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit Introduction When a staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit of the optional Saddle Finisher-AF2 is almost empty, the operator panel will display a message indicating which staple cartridge must be replaced. The procedure below describes how to replace the staple cartridge.
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Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration Grab the tab of the staple case and pull the staple case out of the staple unit. Hold the cover of the staple case by its left and right sides Lift the cover and slide the cover off.
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Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration Return the staple case to its original position in the saddle stitch unit. Make sure that the arrow on the sta- ple case aligns with the arrow on the saddle stitch unit.
Remove the puncher waste box Remove the puncher waste box Warning: 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, or clear paper jams or staple jams, prints may still be output if other optional units are operating normally, and are not involved in the paper or staple jam removal procedure.
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Remove the puncher waste box Step Action Illustration Put the puncher waste box back. Make sure that you insert the puncher waste box as far as possible. Note: If the puncher waste box is not securely in place, you cannot use the punch func- tion when you carry out a copy job or print job.
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Remove the puncher waste box Chapter 3 - Use the stacker/stapler...
Labels inside the stacker/stapler Introduction If a paper jam occurs in the stacker/stapler (Finisher-AF1/Saddle Finisher-AF2), the op- erator panel will display the location of the paper jam and a procedure to clear the paper jam. The procedure contains references to the error locations you must check, for example A1 or A2.
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Depending on the paper jam, the order to check the error locations can be different. Always follow the instructions on the operator panel to clear a paper jam. Note: The steps 12 to 19 are only applicable when the Saddle Finisher-AF2 is installed. Order Location label...
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Labels inside the stacker/stapler Order Location label Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting...
Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler 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-AF1/Saddle Finisher- AF2), the operator panel will display the location of the paper jam and the procedure to clear the paper jam.
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Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler How to clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Clear a paper jam Step Action Illustration Open the front door of the stack- er/stapler. Press the button (F-A1) on the op- tional Puncher Unit-BP1/BQ1/BR1, as far as possible, to return the puncher unit to its original position.
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Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Step Action Illustration Close the guide (F-A2). Open the top cover (F-A3) of the stacker/stapler. WARNING Open the top cover slowly, because opening the top cover too fast may result in personal injury.
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Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Step Action Illustration Remove any jammed paper. Open the guide (F-A4). Remove any jammed paper. Close the guide (F-A4). Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting...
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Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Step Action Illustration Close the top cover (F-A3) of the stacker/stapler. WARNING When you close the top cover, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury. Note: After closing the top cover, press down on the top cover,...
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Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Step Action Illustration Close the front door of the stacker/sta- pler. WARNING When you close the front door of the stacker/stapler, be careful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury.
Clear a paper jam inside the stacker/stapler Introduction If a paper jam occurs inside the stacker/stapler (Finisher-AF1/Saddle Finisher-AF2), the operator panel will display the location of the paper jam and a procedure to clear the paper jam. Follow the procedure on the operator panel to clear the paper jam. The procedure below describes how to clear a paper jam inside the stacker/stapler.
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Clear a paper jam inside the stacker/stapler Step Action Illustration Open the guide (F-B1). Turn the dial (F-B2) in the direction of the arrow (clockwise). Remove any jammed paper. Close the guide (F-B1). Turn the dial F-B4 in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) and then the dial F-B3 in the direction of the ar- row (clockwise) to feed the jammed...
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Clear a paper jam inside the stacker/stapler Step Action Illustration Open the output slot (F-B5), and remove any jammed paper. Close the front door of the stacker/sta- pler. WARNING When you close the front door of the stacker/stapler, be careful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury.
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-AF2), the operator panel will display the location of the paper jam and a procedure to clear the paper jam.
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Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration Open the guide (F-C1). Turn the upper dial (F-C2) in the direction of the arrow (clockwise), to feed the jammed paper to the guide (F-C1). Turn the lower dial (F-C2) in the direction of the arrow (counter- clockwise), to feed the jammed paper to the guide (F-C1).
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Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration If the lamp is ON, while pushing in the dial (F-C3), turn it in the direc- tion of the arrow (clockwise) until the lamp turns off. Turning the dial, feed the jammed paper to the delivery guide of the booklet tray.
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Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration Close the right-hand cover of the saddle stitch unit (F-C5). WARNING When you close the right-hand cover of the saddle stitch unit, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.
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Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration Open the delivery guide (F-C8), and remove any jammed paper. Close the delivery guide (F-C8). Gently push the saddle stitch unit (F- C4) back into the printer. WARNING When you return the saddle stitch unit to its original position, be careful not to get your fingers caught, be-...
Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unit Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unit Introduction If a staple jam occurs inside the stapler unit of the stacker/stapler (Finisher-AF1/Staple Finisher-AF2), the operator panel will display the location of the staple jam and a proce- dure to clear the staple jam.
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Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unit Step Action Illustration Pull out the staple case. Note: When the stapler unit is at the back and it is difficult to pull out the staple case, turn the dial on the bottom left- hand side to the left to move the stapler unit.
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Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unit Step Action Illustration Gently push the staple case back into the stapler unit until it is securely in place. Note: Always make sure to insert the staple case as far as possi- ble.
This procedure is only required when the optional Saddle Finisher-AF2 is installed. If a staple jam occurs in the saddle stitch unit of the stacker/stapler (Saddle Finisher-AF2), the operator panel will display the location of the staple jam and a procedure to clear the staple jam.
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Clear a staple jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration Pull out the saddle stitch unit (F-C4). Pull out the staple case from the sad- dle stitch unit. Hold the staple case by its left-hand and right-hand sides, and lower the bracket on the staple case.
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Clear a staple jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration Return the staple case to its original position in the saddle stitch unit. Make sure to align the arrow on the staple case with the arrow on the saddle stitch unit, as shown below.
Specifications Specifications Finisher-AF1 Note: Whenever a number of sheets is mentioned in the table below, the figure is based on media of 80 g/m² (20 lb Bond). Specifications of Finisher-AF1 Item Specifications Description (Offset) stacking and stapling with staple cut functionality for thin sets Number of output trays Output capacity of upper tray...
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Saddle Finisher-AF2 Note: Whenever a number of sheets is mentioned in the table below, the figure is based on media of 80 g/m² (20 lb Bond). Specifications of Saddle Finisher-AF2 Item Specifications Description Finisher with identical stacking and stapling capa-...
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Specifications Item Specifications Saddle fold capacity For A3, B4, A4R, 13"x19", 12"x18", 11"x17", Legal, LetterR, 12 5/8"x17 3/4" (320x450 mm) and custom sizes of 210x279.4 mm to 330.2x487.7 mm (8.3x11" to 13x19.2"): • Saddle-folding multiple sheet (5 sheets) Dimensions (HxWxD) 1,180 x 800 x 792 mm (46.5 x 31.3 x 31.2") Note: When the auxiliary booklet tray is pulled...
Optional accessories Optional accessories Staple N1 [103] Staple N1 A case that holds staples for the Staple mode. Staple P1 [104] Staple P1 A case that holds staples for the Saddle stitch mode. Appendix A - Miscellaneous...
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Index Labels of error locations ........32 Index Offset stacking Accessories Offset stacking ..........15 Case for Staple N1 ..........59 Case for Staple P1 ...........59 Paper jam In the saddle stitch unit ........44 Booklet making In the top cover ..........36 Booklet making ..........17 Inside the stacker/stapler .........41...
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Index In the stapler unit ...........49 Staples Stacker/stapler ..........22, 25 Stapling Stapling ............15...