Stapling Operation - Panasonic DP-3510 Service Manual

11.3.2.3. Stapling Operation

11.3.2.3.1. Outline
Staple operation is performed to staple specified sheets of paper using a stapler unit.
The stapling position depends on the staple mode and paper size.
When the Machine starts immediately after power-on, the Finisher Controller PCB drives the Slide Motor
(M8) to return the Stapler Unit to the home position. The Stapler Unit starts moving toward the front of the
Stapler Frame. It stops when the Slide Home Position Sensor (PI18) on the Slide PCB located under the
Stapler Unit. Next, the Slide Motor is driven a specified number of pulses. The Stapler Unit moves to rear
standby position at the back of the Machine, entering the standby state.
Sensor
Slide Home Position
Sensor
Staple Home Position
Sensor
Staple Empty Sensor
Staple Top Position
Sensor
Function
Moves the Stapler.
Performs Stapling Operation.
Slide Motor
Ver. 5.2
Symbol Connector
PI18 CN11-3
PI19 CN11-4
PI20 CN11-5
PI21 CN11-6
Motor
Slide Motor
Staple/Fold
Motor
Paper Stack
(M8)
DP-3510/3520/3530/4510/4520/4530/6010/6020/6030
Function
Detects the home position for the
stapler moving back and forth
Detects the home position for the
stapling operation
Detects presence or absence of
staples in the cartridge
Detects the staple top position
Symbol
M8
M7
Table 2-004
Stapler
Slide Home Position Sensor (PI18)
Fig. 2-023
741
In the stapler
In the stapler
In the stapler
Remarks
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Light-Shielding Plate
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JAN 2006