Staple Operation; Overview; Stapler Unit - Canon Saddle Finisher-T2 Service Manual

Chapter 2

2.4 Staple Operation

2.4.1 Overview

This product is equipped with two Staplers.
While the Stapler unit of the Finisher unit provides 1-point front stapling, 1-point rear stapling, and 2-point stapling,
the Stitcher unit of the Saddle Stitcher unit provides 2-point center stapling.

2.4.2 Stapler Unit

The staple motor (M111) is used to perform stapling operation. This motor rotates the cam one turn for stapling. The
home position of this cam is detected by the staple home position sensor (PI50).
The staple motor is rotated in the forward or reverse direction under the control of the macro computer (IC108) on
the finisher controller PCB.
When the staple home position sensor is OFF, the finisher controller PCB rotates the staple motor in the forward
direction until the sensor turns ON, allowing the staple cam to the original position.
The staple sensor (PI52) is used to detect presence/absence of a staple cartridge in the machine and presence/absence
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Stapler unit
F-2-61
Stitcher unit
(front, rear)
0009-2551
0009-2519