Staple Finisher-AC/Booklet Finisher-AC

Installing "Staple Finisher-AC" or "Booklet Finisher-AC" enables you to use the following finish functions.

Collate
The printouts are collated into sets arranged in page order of the document.

Group
All printouts of the same original page are grouped together into sets.

Offset
Each printout group is shifted in alternating layers.

Staple + Collate
The printouts are collated into sets arranged in page order and stapled (Corner/Double). You can fold and staple the printouts by using "Booklet Finisher-AC."

Staple + Group
All printouts of the same original page are grouped together into sets and stapled (Corner/Double).

Staple Free
The printouts are crimped and bound without using a staple. You can easily split the paper by pressing the crimped part with your fingers. This function is useful for saving staples and also binding printouts briefly.


For information on the paper sizes that can be used for Staple Free, see Staple Finisher-AC and Booklet Finisher-AC. For information on the functions or paper that cannot be used with Staple Free, see Restrictions on Combinations of Copy Functions. The following are unavailable depending on the staple position. Mixed paper sizes Z-fold Depending on the usage environment and paper type, the crimped part likely to be split.

For information on the paper sizes that can be used for Staple Free, see Staple Finisher-AC and Booklet Finisher-AC.

For information on the functions or paper that cannot be used with Staple Free, see Restrictions on Combinations of Copy Functions. The following are unavailable depending on the staple position.

Mixed paper sizes

Z-fold

Depending on the usage environment and paper type, the crimped part likely to be split.

Manual Stapling
You can manually staple printed paper by inserting paper in the slit. As an example of use, you can remove staples bound to the document, copy or scan it, and then staple the document again.

Saddle Fold (Booklet Finisher-AC only)
The printouts are folded into half its size. Up to three sheets together can be folded.

TIPS
If you install the "2/3 Hole Puncher Unit-A" or "2/4 Hole Puncher Unit-A" in "Staple Finisher-AC" or "Booklet Finisher-AC," you can punch holes in your printouts.

External View


Booklet Finisher-AC		Staple Finisher-AC

Tray B

The prints are output to this tray. You can specify functions for which the tray is used by configuring <Output Tray Settings>. <Output Tray Settings> *

Tray A

The prints are output to this tray. You can specify functions for which the tray is used by configuring <Output Tray Settings>. <Output Tray Settings> *

Staple Button

Press this button when you manually staple paper (Manual Stapling). You can also staple paper without pressing the button. You can specify the time period for the paper to be stapled after inserting the paper. <Adjust Action>

<Time Until Stapling Starts in Stapler Mode> *

Front cover (upper)

Open to remove jammed paper, clear a staple jam in the stapler unit, or replace the staple cartridge. If "2/3 Hole Puncher Unit-A" or "2/4 Hole Puncher Unit-A" is installed, open to discard punch waste.

Finisher Jogger Kit-A (option)

Installing the "Finisher Jogger Kit-A" allows the edges of output paper sheets to be aligned.

Slit

Insert paper to manually staple the paper. You can specify the time period for the paper to be stapled after inserting the paper.

Front cover (lower) (Booklet Finisher-AC only)

Open to remove jammed paper, clear a staple jam, or replace the staple cartridge in the saddle stitcher unit.

Booklet tray (Booklet Finisher-AC only)

The printouts that are saddle stitched are output to this tray.

If you lower the Booklet Tray Guide, you can remove the limit on the number of output copy sets that can stay on the tray. However, in this case, you should prevent output sheets from falling on the floor, for example, by placing a box to receive falling sheets at an appropriate location.

Lock Release Lever (Booklet Finisher-AC only)

Pull down the lever to unlock the paper stopper.

Paper Stopper (Booklet Finisher-AC only)

When you lower the paper stopper, pull down the lock release lever. If you lower the paper stopper without pulling down the lock release lever, the paper stopper may be damaged.

Lower the paper stopper to cancel the restriction on the number of book binding copies and print continuously. This is useful when you print often in large quantities. However, make sure that you prepare a receiving box to prevent the output paper from scattering on the floor.

Paper Stopper

Lock Release Lever

Tray C

The prints are output to this tray. You can specify functions for which the tray is used by configuring <Output Tray Settings>. <Output Tray Settings> *


When the "Long Sheet Tray-B" is attached to the multi-purpose tray, attach the extension output tray to the Output Tray C.

Internal View


Booklet Finisher-AC		Staple Finisher-AC

Saddle stitcher unit (Booklet Finisher-AC only)

Pull out to remove jammed paper or clear a staple jam in the saddle stitcher unit, or to replace the staple cartridge.

Punch waste tray (When the 2/3 Hole Puncher Unit-A/2/4 Hole Puncher Unit-A is attached.)

Pull out to discard punch waste. Discarding Punch Waste (Staple Finisher-AC/Booklet Finisher-AC)

Selecting the Staple Position

To finish with the stapler, you need to select the staple position paying attention to the orientation of original document.

NOTE
For the procedure to finish with the stapler, see Finishing with the Stapler.

Stapling at One Location in a Corner of the Paper (Corner)

Refer to the following figures to select the staple position.

Stapling at the top right of paper in portrait orientation

When Placing LTR-, A4-, B5-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Top Right>

When Placing 11" x 17"-, LGL-, A3-, B4-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Bottom Right>

Stapling at the top left of paper in portrait orientation

When Placing LTR-, A4-, B5-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Top Left>

When Placing 11" x 17"-, LGL-, A3-, B4-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Top Right>

Stapling at the top right of paper in landscape orientation

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Top Right>

Stapling at the top left of paper in landscape orientation

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Top Left>

Stapling at Two Locations in a Margin Area of the Paper (Double)

Refer to the following figures to select the staple position.

Stapling in the top margin area of paper in portrait orientation

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Right>

Stapling in the left margin area of paper in portrait orientation

When Placing LTR-, A4-, B5-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Left>

Stapling in the right margin area of paper in portrait orientation

When Placing LTR-, A4-, B5-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Right>

Stapling at the left margin area of paper in landscape orientation

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Left>

Stapling in the right margin area of paper in landscape orientation

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Right>

Binding the Paper by Crimping without Using Staples (Corner)

Refer to the following figures to select the crimp position when crimping the paper without using staples.

Stapling at the top right of paper in portrait orientation

When Placing LTR-, A4-, B5-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Top Right>

When Placing 11" x 17"-, LGL-, A3-, B4-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Bottom Right>

Stapling at the top left of paper in portrait orientation

When Placing LTR-, A4-, B5-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Top Left>

When Placing 11" x 17"-, LGL-, A3-, B4-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Top Right>

Stapling at the top right of paper in landscape orientation

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Top Right>

Stapling at the top left of paper in landscape orientation

	Feeder		Platen glass

select <Top Left>

Manual Stapling

Place the desired bundle of paper into the slit in the staple finisher or booklet finisher.

Insert the corner of the paper bundle where you want it stapled straight into the slit, with the front side of the paper facing down.

When the paper bundle is sensed, the staple button starts to blink and automatic stapling is performed.

You can set the time in seconds to elapse before stapling is executed. <Time Until Stapling Starts in Stapler Mode>

You can perform stapling without waiting for the specified stapling start time to come. While holding the paper bundle with one of your hands, use the other hand to press the staple button.

Pull out the paper bundle.

Wait for the staple button to turn off, and then pull out the paper bundle.


You cannot perform manual stapling while outputting of printed paper continues.

Making Punch Holes (When the "2/3 Hole Puncher Unit-A" or "2/4 Hole Puncher Unit-A" is attached.)

Refer to the following figures to place the original so that punch holes are made at the desired positions.

Making punch holes in the left margin area of paper in portrait orientation

When Placing LTR-, A4-, B5-size Originals

	Feeder		Platen glass

Making punch holes in the top margin area of paper in portrait orientation

	Feeder		Platen glass

Making punch holes in the left margin area of paper in landscape orientation

	Feeder		Platen glass


For information on the output, see Caution When Outputting Paper to the Finisher/Stacker. For information on the paper sizes that can be used for Staple, Saddle Stitch, Hole Punch, and Saddle Fold, see Staple Finisher-AC and Booklet Finisher-AC. To replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit or saddle stitcher unit, see Loading Staples (Optional). For how to clear a paper jam or a staple jam, see Clearing Paper Jams and Clearing Staple Jams (Optional). The maximum number of bindable sheets may not be possible, depending on the paper type. In this case, change the paper type, or reduce the number of sheets to bind. Collate and group If you select <Offset> in combination with the collate or group function, each printout group is shifted. The output trays move downward as the output paper stacks accumulate. Once an output tray has reached its stacking limit, subsequent prints are automatically delivered to the next available tray. If all of the available trays have reached their stacking limits, printing stops. Remove all of the output paper from the trays to resume printing. Staplers When you are using the Staple mode, do not remove the stack of paper from the output tray during the job. Remove the stack of paper when the job has been completed. If the <Load staples into the stapler unit.> message appears, almost all of the staples have been used. To proceed, replace the staple cartridge. If a tray reaches the lowest position limit, printing stops temporarily. Remove all of the output paper from the tray to resume printing. Saddle stitch The accuracy of folds may vary depending on the paper type and the number of sheets.

For information on the output, see Caution When Outputting Paper to the Finisher/Stacker.

For information on the paper sizes that can be used for Staple, Saddle Stitch, Hole Punch, and Saddle Fold, see Staple Finisher-AC and Booklet Finisher-AC.

To replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit or saddle stitcher unit, see Loading Staples (Optional).

For how to clear a paper jam or a staple jam, see Clearing Paper Jams and Clearing Staple Jams (Optional).

The maximum number of bindable sheets may not be possible, depending on the paper type. In this case, change the paper type, or reduce the number of sheets to bind.

Collate and group

If you select <Offset> in combination with the collate or group function, each printout group is shifted.

The output trays move downward as the output paper stacks accumulate. Once an output tray has reached its stacking limit, subsequent prints are automatically delivered to the next available tray. If all of the available trays have reached their stacking limits, printing stops. Remove all of the output paper from the trays to resume printing.

Staplers

When you are using the Staple mode, do not remove the stack of paper from the output tray during the job. Remove the stack of paper when the job has been completed.

If the <Load staples into the stapler unit.> message appears, almost all of the staples have been used. To proceed, replace the staple cartridge.

If a tray reaches the lowest position limit, printing stops temporarily. Remove all of the output paper from the tray to resume printing.

Saddle stitch

The accuracy of folds may vary depending on the paper type and the number of sheets.