Operation; Stapling - Konica Minolta BizHub C360 Service Manual

5. STAPLER
5.2

Operation

5.2.1

Stapling

• The stapling operation is performed by the staple motor.
A. Stapling operation
• In the stapling operation, the staple motor in the stapler pushes out the paper press sec-
tion to the clincher by the drive gear to hold the paper and punch out the staple. Then,
the staple is bent in the clincher.
B. Staple control
(1) Stapling
• After completing the alignment operation of the alignment plate, the staple motor per-
forms the stapling operation.
• The stapling operation is completed when the sensor in the stapler detects the home
position and turn ON.
(2) Clogged staple detection
• During the stapling operation, it is determined that the staple has been clogged and the
staple motor rotates in the reverse direction to replace the stapler to the home position if
the sensor in the stapler does not turn ON after a specified period of time since it turn
OFF.
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Clincher
Stapler
Theory of Operation Ver. 1.0 Jul. 2009
Drive gear Staple motor
Staple
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