Replacing the Staple Cartridge in the Saddle Stitcher Unit (Saddle Finisher-AN)

When the saddle stitcher unit of the Saddle Finisher-AN is almost out of staples and the staple cartridge in the saddle stitcher unit must be replaced, an animation screen prompting you to replace the staple cartridge appears on the touch panel display.
The location of the Saddle Finisher-AN is indicated in the following illustration.
Follow the procedure described below to replace the staple cartridge.
CAUTION
Be careful not to get hurt by staples.
IMPORTANT
Take care when handling the optional equipment that is attached to the machine. When an optional unit's cover is opened to replace a staple cartridge, discard the punch waste/trim waste/staple waste, or clear paper or staple jams, prints may still be output if other optional units are operating normally, and are not involved in the paper or staple jam removal procedure.
If necessary, remove all of the output paper in the Booklet Tray before replacing the staple cartridge in the saddle stitcher unit.
NOTE
This procedure is necessary only if the Saddle Finisher-AN is attached (the Saddle Finisher-AN is an optional product).
When replacing the staple cartridges, replace both the front and back staple cartridges.
We recommend that you order staple cartridges from your local authorized Canon dealer before your stock runs out.
Use only staple cartridges intended for use with this machine.
1.
Open the front cover of the finisher.
2.
Pull out the staple case in the saddle stitcher unit (F-C4).
1. Pull out the saddle stitcher unit (F-C4).
2. Pull out the staple case, holding it by its tab.
3.
Open the staple case cover by pressing the light blue area.
1. Press the left and right sides of the staple case cover.
2. Open the staple case cover.
4.
Lift and pull out the empty staple cartridge.
1. Squeeze the arrow indicated in step 3 (and its twin on the opposite side) to release the empty staple cartridge.
2. Lift and pull out the empty staple cartridge.
5.
Insert the staple case to the staple cartridge in the direction shown in the figure, and set by pushing it until it clicks.
IMPORTANT
Be sure to set the staple case in the correct orientation. Otherwise, a stapling error may occur.
6.
Close the staple case cover.
7.
Return the staple case to its original position in the saddle stitcher unit.
When returning the staple case, always make sure to the staple case is inserted until the arrows are aligned as shown in the diagram.
IMPORTANT
Follow steps 2 to 7 to replace the other staple cartridge in the saddle stitcher unit.
8.
Gently push the saddle stitcher unit (F-C4) back into the machine, and close the front cover.
1. Gently push the saddle stitcher unit (F-C4) back into the machine.
Always make sure to push the saddle stitcher unit in as far as it can go.



2. Close the front cover of the finisher.
CAUTION
When pushing the saddle stitcher unit back into its original position, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.
When closing the front cover of the finisher, be careful not to get your fingers caught, as this may result in personal injury.
IMPORTANT
When you have replaced the staple cartridge, be sure to manually reposition the staples in the saddle stitcher unit. (See "Saddle Stitch Staple Repositioning.")
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