Staple Sheet Empty Detection - Konica Minolta bizhub 200 Service Manual

Theory of Operation Ver. 1.0 Aug. 2005
5.4.4

Staple sheet empty detection

• Staple Empty Detection Sensor 1, 2 detect whether or not there is a staple sheet 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 con-
trol panel.
• When the empty condition is detected, the corresponding empty indication is given on
the control 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 self-
priming sensor detects a staple, which results in the staple to be fed up to the stapling
position.
Self-Priming Sensor1, 2
4643M021AA
Staple Empty Detection Sensor1, 2
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