Staple Sort Function / Saddle Stitch Function - Sharp MX-2300N Copier Manual

Staple sort function / Saddle stitch function

The staple sort function sorts output into sets, staples each set, and delivers the sets to the tray. The saddle stitch
function staples each set in 2 places at the centreline and folds the stapled set.
The relations between the stapling positions, paper orientation, permitted paper sizes for stapling, and number of sheets
that can be stapled are shown below.
For original placement orientations, see
45).
Stapling positions
One staple at top left
corner
One staple at bottom left
corner
Two staples at left edge
Saddle stitch (only with
saddle stitch finisher)
2
* Two 209 g/m (56 lbs.) sheets can be inserted as covers and stapled (only 1 sheet when saddle stitch is used). When
this is done, the number of sheets that can be used is two less (one less for saddle stitch) than the stated maximum.
• When Mixed Size Original in the special modes is used with the "Same Width" setting, the maximum number of sheets that
can be stapled is 25 for a saddle stitch finisher or 30 for a finisher regardless of the paper size.
• The saddle stitch function can only be used when a saddle stitch finisher is installed.
"Original placement orientation (for the staple sort and punch
Vertically-oriented paper
Applicable paper sizes
A4, B5, 8-1/2" x 11", 16K
Number of sheets that can be
stapled:
• Saddle stitch finisher
Max. 30 sheets*
• Finisher
Max. 50 sheets*
Saddle stitch cannot be used
when the paper is oriented
vertically
44
Saddle stitch
Horizontally-oriented paper
• Saddle stitch finisher
Applicable paper sizes
A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 11" x 17",
8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13",
8-1/2" x 11"R, 8K, 16KR
Number of sheets that can
be stapled
A3, B4, 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 13", 8K:
Max. 25 sheets*
A4R, B5R, 8-1/2" x 11"R, 16KR:
Max. 30 sheets*
• Finisher
Applicable paper sizes
A3, B4, A4R, 11" x 17",
8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13",
8-1/2" x 11"R, 8K, 16KR
Number of sheets that can
be stapled
A3, B4, 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 13", 8K:
Max. 30 sheets*
A4R, 8-1/2" x 11"R, 16KR:
Max. 50 sheets*
Applicable paper sizes
A3, B4, A4R, 11" x 17",
8-1/2" x 11"R
Number of sheets that can be
stapled:
Max. 10 sheets*
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