MODEL AR-F14 SADDLE STITCH FINISHER OPERATION MANUAL • SADDLE STITCH FINISHER • PARTS OF THE SADDLE STITCH FINISHER • SPECIFICATIONS • FUNCTIONS OF THE SADDLE STITCH FINISHER • USING THE SADDLE STITCH FINISHER FUNCTIONS • USING THE SADDLE STITCH FINISHER TO MAKE COPIES •...
For users in the USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: FCC Regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the...
SADDLE STITCH FINISHER The saddle stitch finisher features the offset function, which makes it easy to distinguish sets of output, and the saddle stitch (pamphlet) function, which automatically staples and folds output down the center. An optional punch unit can also be installed to punch holes in output. PARTS OF THE SADDLE STITCH FINISHER Staple section Open the front cover and...
SPECIFICATIONS Name Saddle Stitch Finisher Number of trays Paper output Face down (when using the offset tray) Tray types Upper tray: Offset tray Tray capacity Upper tray: Without stapling 8-1/2" x 11" / A4 size or less (21 lbs.(80 g/m Stapling Lower tray (saddle stitch): Number of pages that can be stapled Paper size...
"Pamphlet copy" is used to copy two originals onto the front side and two originals onto the back side of each Note sheet of paper for easy creation of a pamphlet (See the operation manual for copier). I Group function...
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I Punch function (only when a punch unit is installed) When an optional punch unit is installed on the saddle stitch finisher, holes can be punched in the output. Punched output is delivered to the offset tray. The punch function cannot be used in combination with the saddle stitch (pamphlet stapling) function.
[SADDLE STITCH] key (p.3) Each set of output is stapled along the centerline of the paper and folded. When this function is selected, the pamphlet copy function (page 45 of operation manual for copier) is automatically selected. Note [PUNCH] key (p.4) When a punch unit is installed, select this key to punch holes in the output.
PCL printer driver on the Windows XP as an example I will change this screen to the correct English screen in the final proof. Using the document glass Place the original face down. Staple positions (example) Top left staple Two left staples lower left staple SHARP...
The procedure for using the staple sort function is explained below. Place the original (p.6). Touch the [OUTPUT] key. 2-SIDED COPY OUTPUT Touch the [STAPLE SORT] key. When the [STAPLE OUTPUT OFFSET SORT] key is selected, TRAY SORT the offset tray is automatically selected.
REPLACING THE STAPLE CARTRIDGE AND REMOVING STAPLE JAMS A message will appear in the display when the staple cartridge needs replacement or a staple jam occurs. Follow the procedures below to replace the cartridge or remove the jam. I Replacing the staple cartridge Open the front cover.
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I Removing a staple jam Press the detach button and separate the saddle stitch finisher from the machine. The saddle stitch finisher and the Caution machine are connected at the rear. Exercise caution when pulling them apart. Open the front cover. Rotate roller rotating knob C until the blue indicator appears as shown below.
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Raise the lever on the front edge of the staple box. If the leading staple is bent, be sure to cut it off. If a bent staple is used for stapling, a staple jam will result. Replace the front edge lever. I Discarding punch waste (when a punch unit is installed) Press the detach button and separate the saddle stitch finisher from the...
REMOVING PAPER MISFEEDS When a paper misfeed occurs during copying, a message and picture will appear in the display of the operation panel as shown below and copying will automatically stop. Follow the procedures below to remove the misfeed. A MISFEED HAS OCCURRED. INFORMATION When a misfeed occurs, you can touch the [INFORMATION] key to display brief instructions for removing the Note...
I Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher Press the detach button and separate the saddle stitch finisher from the machine. The saddle stitch finisher and the Caution machine are connected at the rear. Exercise caution when pulling them apart. Remove any misfed paper from the machine.
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Open the front cover. Rotate roller rotating knob D in the direction of the arrow. Roller rotating knob D Remove any misfed paper from the saddle stitch tray. Remove the paper gently, taking care not to tear it. Close the cover of the saddle stitch section.
TROUBLESHOOTING (RELATED TO SADDLE STITCH FINISHER) If you experience difficulty with the saddle stitch finisher, check the following troubleshooting guide before calling for service. Many problems can be resolved by the user. Problem Stapling position is not correct (including saddle stitch) The saddle stitch finisher does not operate Stapling does not take place...
USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS When the saddle stitch finisher is installed on the multifunction machine, the key operator programs indicated below are added or changed. For information on "USING THE KEY OPERATOR PROGRAMS", see page 2 of the "Key operator's guide"...
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