SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

This includes the offset function that outputs sorted paper while staggering each set of paper, the staple sort function that staples each set of prints, the saddle stitch function that automatically staples the centre of the sheets and folds the sheets in half, and the paper folding function that folds paper in half. You can also perform stapling manually.
To punch holes in printed paper, install an optional hole punch module.

PART NAMES

Output tray (upper tray): The tray is slidable. To print on large paper such as A3 (11" x 17") paper, extend the tray.
Output tray (lower tray): Stapled and offset output is delivered to this tray.
The tray is slidable. To print on large paper such as A3 (11" x 17") paper, extend the tray.
Manual staple key: Press to execute manual stapling.
Top cover: Open this cover to remove a paper misfeed.
Insertion slot: Place the paper that you want to staple in this slot. Maximum thickness 9 mm (23/64").
Saddle stitch tray: Saddle-stitched output is delivered to this tray.
Front lower cover: Open this cover to replace the staple cartridge, remove a staple jam, or remove a paper misfeed.
Front upper cover: Open this cover to replace the staple cartridge, remove a staple jam, or remove a paper misfeed.

To install a saddle stitch finisher, a paper pass unit is required.
Do not place heavy objects on the saddle stitch finisher or press down on the saddle stitch finisher.
Exercise caution when you turn on the power and when printing take place, as the tray may move up and down.
A saddle stitch finisher cannot be installed simultaneously with a finisher, finisher (large stacker) or saddle stitch finisher (large stacker).

HOW TO STAPLE MANUALLY

You can perform stapling manually.
Make sure the manual staple key is lit green.

Place the paper that you want to staple in the insertion slot.

When you place the paper, the manual staple key blinks green.
After two seconds elapse, stapling automatically starts.

To staple earlier than the auto staple start time, press the manual staple key.

Manual stapling cannot be executed during execution of a staple job.
Manual stapling cannot be executed during auto power shut-off mode.

Relation between paper orientation and stapling result

Paper	Paper orientation when inserted	After stapling

SUPPLIES

The saddle stitch finisher requires the following staple cartridge:

Finisher unit

Staple cartridge (approx. 5000 staples per cartridge x three cartridges)
MX-SC11

Saddle stitch unit

Staple cartridge (approx. 2000 staples per cartridge x four cartridges)
MX-SC12

SADDLE STITCH FINISHER MAINTENANCE

When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, a message will appear in the operation panel. Follow the operation procedure to replace the staple cartridge.

Replacement the staple cartridge (finisher unit)

Open the front upper cover.

Remove the staple case.

Remove the empty staple cartridge.

Insert a new staple cartridge into the staple case.

Push the staple cartridge in until it clicks into place.

Push the staple case firmly back in.

Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.

Close the front upper cover.

Make a proof copy in staple sort function to verify that stapling takes place correctly.

Replacement the staple cartridge (saddle stitch unit)

Before starting this procedure, remove all output from the output tray of the saddle stitch finisher (large stacker). Do not replace removed output back in the output tray.

Open the front upper cover.

Slowly pull out the front lower cover until it stops.