Stapler Switch - Ricoh A156 Service Manual

3.8 STAPLER SWITCH

The stapler switch [A] below the grip assembly cuts the signal to the stapler.
In proof mode, all bins lower and push the lever [B]. This opens the stapler
switch so that the signal to the stapler is cut. In sort and staple modes, all
bins are advanced and the switch is closed so that the signal can be
supplied to the stapler.
- Staple Disabling Conditions -
1. Under the following conditions, staple mode is disabled.
If there is paper in a bin before the main switch is turned on.
If the selected paper size does not match the stapling specifications.
If the paper is fed from the by-pass feed table.
If the stack or interrupt modes are selected.
2. Under the following conditions, staple mode is canceled if it had been
selected.
If paper is inserted into a bin by hand while the staple mode is selected.
If only one sheet is delivered to the bin.
If the number of sheets to be stapled exceeds the stapler capacity.
STM
[B]
7-15
[A]
A156/A160/A162