Ricoh FT5233 Service Manual page 869

OTHERS
19. OTHERS
19.1 IMPROPER STAPLING
- Phenomenon -
•
Incomplete stapling: The staples are not flush with the paper surface.
•
No stapling: No staples are dispensed from the stapler.
- Possible Causes -
1. If a staple [A] jams inside the
staple bending gate [B], the gate
cannot close completely. Staples
are not crimped completely, and
there is about a 1 mm gap
between the staple and the paper
surface.
2. A bent staple prevents the staple
push plate [C] from moving
downward.
Another possibility is that the staple
sheet has not yet reached the
stapling position.
- Action -
1. Remove the jammed staple [D] from
the staple bending gate [E].
2 to 30 sheets of paper
Flat Stapling
(Normal)
[C]
68
Incomplete stapling
(Loose)
[B]
[E]
12 February 1992
1 mm gap
[A]
[D]