Saddle Stitch Finisher; Part Names; Specifications - Sharp DM-3551 Operation Manual

SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

The saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centerline binding of prints or copies and fold them
along the centerline.
An optional hole punching unit is available for installation into the finisher.

Part names

Stapler compiler
Paper to be stapled is stacked
temporarily.
Offset tray
Output which is stapled or offset
will be delivered to this tray.
Saddle stitch tray
Saddle stitched output is
delivered here.
NOTES
Do not press on the saddle stitch finisher (particularly the offset tray).
Be careful about the offset tray during printing because the tray moves up and down.
The saddle stitch finisher requires the installation of other peripheral devices in order to be functional and
cannot be installed together with some other devices. The table on page 6-4 shows the configurations which are
compatible.

Specifications

Name
Number of trays
Paper output
Tray system
Tray capacity
Paper size
Paper weight
Paper types
Tray full detection
Offset function
Paper sizes for stapling

Saddle stitch finisher

2
Print face down
Upper tray: offset tray, Lower tray: saddle stitch tray
Upper tray:
Non-stapling: Max. 1,000 sheets for 8-1/2 x 11 or A4 or smaller sizes (20 lbs. or
2
80 g/m ), max. 500 sheets for 8-1/2 x 13 or B4 or larger sizes (20 lbs. or 80 g/m
Stapling: Max. 30 stapled sets and max. 1,000 sheets for 8-1/2 x 11 or A4 or
smaller sizes (20 lbs. or 80 g/m
for 8-1/2 x 13 or B4 or larger sizes (20 lbs. or 80 g/m
Lower tray: Stapled print capacity is (6 - 10) sheets x 10 sets or (1 - 5) sheets x
20 sets.
Upper tray: 11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 14, 8-1/2 x 13, 8-1/2 x 11, 8-1/2 x 11R, 7-1/4 x 10-1/
2, 5-1/2 x 8-1/2R, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5R
Lower tray: max. 11 x 17, 8-1/2 x 11R, A3, B4, A4R
Upper tray: 16 to 54 lbs. or 60 to 205 g/m
Lower tray: 17 to 34 lbs. or 64 to 80 g/m
Upper tray: plain paper, thick paper
Lower tray: plain paper only
Provided in both trays
Upper tray only
Upper tray:11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3,
B4, A4, A4R, B5, and B5R
Lower tray: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3, B4, and A4R
Top cover
Open for misfeed removal.
Stapler section
Open the front cover and pull
out this section to replace the
staple cartridge or to remove
jammed staples.
Front cover
Open the front cover and pull out this
section for staple cartridge replacement
or to remove jammed staples.
2 ), max. 30 stapled sets and max. 500 sheets
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