Problems; Troubleshooting Finisher/Saddle Stitch Finisher Problems - Sharp AR-M550N Operation Manual

Troubleshooting finisher/saddle stitch finisher problems

Check the list below before calling for service.
Problem
Stapling position is
not correct
Stapling position not set properly?
(including saddle
stitch).
Are any finisher/saddle stitch finisher
covers open?
The finisher/saddle
stitch finisher does
Message indicating need to remove paper
not operate.
from the stapler compiler displayed?
Message
displayed?
Message to add staples displayed?
Stapling cannot be
performed (including
Different sizes of paper mixed together?
saddle stitch).
The paper is badly curled.
Saddle stitch cannot The paper type of the selected paper tray
be selected. is set to heavy paper.
The punch hole
The punch function is not set to the correct
positions are not
punch positions.
correct.*
Message to check the punch module
displayed?
Mixed paper sizes.
Cannot be punched.*
The paper is badly curled.
* When a hole punch module is installed
Check
to check the staple
FINISHER AND SADDLE STITCH FINISHER
Solution or cause
Check the stapling position setting. (See page
3-4.)
Close all covers. (See step 7 on page 3-7 and
step 7 on page 3-11.)
Remove all remaining paper from the stapler
compiler. (For the stapler compiler, see "Part
names" on page 3-2.)
unit Remove jammed staples. (See pages 3-9 and
3-10.)
Replace the staple cartridge. (See pages 3-7
and 3-8.) Check that a staple cartridge has
been installed. (See pages 3-7 and 3-8.)
Stapling cannot be performed on mixed paper
sizes.
The quality and type of some papers may
cause bad curling that prevents stapling.
Take the paper out of the tray or bypass tray,
turn it around, and reload it so that the top and
bottom edges are reversed.
Saddle stitch is not possible on heavy paper.
However, when cover insertion is selected,
saddle stitch is possible on a single sheet of
heavy paper inserted for use as a cover.
Check the allowed hole punch positions. (See
page 3-5.)
Dispose of punch scraps. (See page 3-10.)
Punching is not possible when different paper
sizes are mixed together.
The quality and type of some papers may
cause bad curling that prevents punching.
Take the paper out of the tray or bypass tray,
turn it around, and reload it so that the top and
bottom edges are reversed.
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