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time delay for initiating the stitcher motor startup current helps decrease the load on the power supply.)
The stitcher home position sensor (SW7, SW5) is used to monitor the movement of the rotary cam, enabling
identification of individual stitcher operations. The presence/absence of staples inside the staple cartridge fitted to
the stitcher is detected by the staple sensor (SW6, SW4).
The alignment plates keep both edges of the stack in place while stitching takes place.
2.4.6 Stitching Operation
To enable stitching at two locations on a stack, two stitcher units (front, rear) are used. Each stitcher unit is equipped
with a stitcher motor (M7, M6) for drive, a stitcher home position sensor (SW7, SW5) for detection of position and
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Stitcher home position sensor
(front) (SW7)
Stitcher motor (front) (M7)
Stitcher home position
sensor (rear) (SW5)
Stitcher motor (rear) (M6)
No.1 paper sensor (PI18)
Alignment motor (M5)
Cam
Mount
F-2-73
Alignment
Escape
F-2-74
F-2-75
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