SADDLE STITCH FINISHER (LARGE STACKER)

This includes the offset function that outputs sorted sheets of paper while staggering each set of paper, the staple sort function that staples each set of prints, the saddle stitch function that staples the centre of the sheets and folds the sheets in half, and the paper folding function that folds paper in half.
Installing an optional hole punch module allows you to punch holes in printed paper.

PART NAMES

Staple compiler: This temporarily stacks paper to be stapled.
Output tray: Stapled and offset output is delivered to this tray.Stapled and offset output is delivered to this tray.
The tray is slidable. Extend the tray for printing on large-size paper (larger than A4 (8-1/2" × 11")).
Middle output tray: Output paper that will not be offset in this tray.
The tray is slidable. Extend the tray for printing on large-size paper (larger than A4 (8-1/2" × 11")).
Saddle stitch tray: Saddle-stitched output is delivered to this tray.
Front cover: Open this cover to replace the staple cartridge or remove a staple jam.

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

SUPPLIES

The saddle stitch finisher (large stacker) requires the following staple cartridge:

Finisher unit

Staple cartridge (approx. 5000 staples per cartridge × three cartridges)
MX-SCX2

Saddle stitch unit

Staple cartridge (approx. 5000 staples per cartridge × four cartridges)
MX-SCX1

REPLACING THE CARTRIDGE

Finisher unit

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.

Open the front cover.

Squeeze the green parts of the staple case and pull the case up and then out.

Remove the empty staple cartridge.

When staples remain, the staple cartridge cannot be removed.

Insert a new staple cartridge into the staple case.

Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.

Install a staple case.

Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.

Close the front cover.

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

Saddle stitch unit

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.
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 cover.

Grasp the handle on the saddle stitch unit and pull it slowly out until it stops.

Lower the staple case release lever and remove the staple case.

Pull the staple case out to the left.
Replace both staple cartridges.

Press the lock button to open the release lever.

Remove the empty staple cartridge.

Press the lock button to open the release lever.

Install a new staple cartridge.

Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.

Press the lock button to open the release lever.

Push the staple case firmly back in.

Align

of the staple case with

of the unit.
Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.

Push the saddle stitch unit in.

Close the front cover.

Make a test print or copy using the saddle stitch function to verify that stapling takes place correctly.

DISCARDING STAPLE WASTE

When a finisher is used for stapling, staple waste is produced.
The staple waste is collected in the staple waste box.
Follow the steps below to discard staple waste.

Open the front cover.

Grasp the tab of the staple waste box, gently pull out the box, and discard the staple waste.

Caution

Do not put your fingers into the staple waste box. The staples may prick and injure your fingers.
Do not discard the staple waste in a plastic bag. The staples may create holes in the bag.

Replace the staple waste box.

Make sure that the staple waste box is replaced correctly.

Close the front cover.

DISCARDING PAPER WASTE

When folded paper is trimmed in trimmer settings, paper waste is generated.
Paper waste is collected in the paper waste box.
Follow the operation procedure to remove paper waste.

Using the trimmer function trims a side drop at the time of folding, creating a neat finish.

Open the front cover.

Grasp the paper waste box handle, gently pull out the box, and discard the paper waste.

Discard the paper waste into a plastic bag or other container, being careful not to let any waste scatter.