Staple Finisher-AC, Booklet Finisher-AC, and Puncher Unit
To staple paper, fold paper, and use other finishing functions, install the optional Staple Finisher-AC or Booklet Finisher-AC.
By installing the following puncher unit to the finisher, you can also use the punch function.
By installing the following puncher unit to the finisher, you can also use the punch function.
2/4 Hole Puncher Unit-A 
2/3 Hole Puncher Unit-A 
4 Hole Puncher Unit-A
Available Finishing Functions
The finishing functions that are available when Staple Finisher-AC or Booklet Finisher-AC is installed are shown below.
Sorting Functions
Collate
Group
Offset
Stapling Functions
Corner
Double
Saddle Stitch*1
Staple-Free
Manual Staple
Folding Functions
Saddle Fold*1
Punch Functions
Hole Punch*2
*1Available only when Booklet Finisher-AC is installed.
*2Available only when Puncher Unit is installed.
Precautions When Using Finishing Functions
Precautions When Using Collate and Group
If the load limit is reached during tray lowering, paper is ejected automatically to an available tray. If all available trays have reached their load limit, printing is paused. When the ejected paper is removed from the tray, printing resumes.
Precautions When Using Staple
The number of sheets that can be stapled varies depending on the paper type and thickness. Specifications
If the machine cannot staple the paper, change the paper or reduce the number of sheets to be stapled.
If the machine cannot staple the paper, change the paper or reduce the number of sheets to be stapled.
Remove stapled paper after it has been completely output to the tray and do not remove it while it is being stapled.
When [Load staples into the stapler unit.] appears, replace the staple case and add more staples. Adding Staples (Option)
If the tray reaches its lower limit position, printing is paused. When the ejected paper is removed from the tray, printing resumes.
Precautions When Using Saddle Stitch
The folding condition varies depending on the paper type and number of sheets.
When you output a large volume of saddle stitch booklets, you can lower the paper stopper to continue printing without being limited by the capacity of the booklet tray. If you lower the paper stopper, prepare a box or other container to receive the output paper so that it does not fall directly to the floor.
For details on how to operate the paper stopper, see the description of the exterior parts of the finisher. Exterior View
For details on how to operate the paper stopper, see the description of the exterior parts of the finisher. Exterior View
Precautions When Using Staple-Free
For details about the functions that cannot be used with Staple-Free, see the Restrictions on Combinations of Copy Functions at the online manual site.
https://oip.manual.canon/
https://oip.manual.canon/
Depending on the crimping position, you cannot use Staple-Free with paper that cannot be printed on both sides and paper with different sizes.
Depending on the usage environment and paper type, the part crimped with Staple-Free may easily come apart.
Using Manual Staple
Insert a stack of paper into the finisher slot and wait for a certain period of time. The stack of paper will be detected and stapled automatically.
When the stack of paper is detected, the staple button indicator blinks, and when stapling is done, it turns off. When the staple button indicator turns off, pull out the stack of paper.
When the stack of paper is detected, the staple button indicator blinks, and when stapling is done, it turns off. When the staple button indicator turns off, pull out the stack of paper.
Place the stack of paper face down, and insert the corner to be stapled straight in.
Manual Staple cannot be performed during printing.
NOTE
You can change the amount of time it takes to automatically staple the stack of paper when inserted. [Time Until Stapling Starts in Stapler Mode]
You can press the staple button to staple the paper without waiting for the machine to staple it for you.
Names of Parts and Their Functions
Exterior View
Staple Finisher-AC
Booklet Finisher-AC
Output tray (Tray C)Outputs printed and copied paper. You can set which function to use the tray as the output destination. Output Destination Settings
Output tray (Tray B)Outputs printed and copied paper. You can set which function to use the tray as the output destination. Output Destination Settings
Output tray (Tray A)Outputs printed and copied paper. You can set which function to use the tray as the output destination. Output Destination Settings
Staple buttonDuring Manual Staple, you can press the staple button to staple without waiting.
* Insert a stack of paper into the slot and wait for a certain period of time. The stack of paper will be stapled automatically without having to press the button. Using Manual Staple
Front cover (upper)Open this when a paper or staple jam occurs and when adding staples.
When Puncher Unit is installed, open this to dispose of punch waste.
When Puncher Unit is installed, open this to dispose of punch waste.
Finisher Jogger Kit-A (option)Allows the edges of output paper sheets to be aligned.
SlotInsert a stack of paper to manually staple.
Front cover (lower)Open this when a paper or staple jam occurs in the saddle stitch unit and when adding staples to the saddle stitch unit.
Booklet trayOutputs saddle stitch booklet paper.
NOTE
When large size paper is fed to output tray (Tray A) or output tray (Tray B), set the tray as shown below.
Output Tray C aligns output paper with their two alignment guides. You can adjust the position of these guides.
Interior
Staple Finisher-AC
Booklet Finisher-AC
Punch waste tray (when Puncher Unit is installed)Pull out to dispose of punch waste.
Saddle stitch unitPull this out when a paper or staple jam occurs and when adding staples.
Specifications
Paper Size, Type, and Basis Weight | All paper that can pass through the machine*1*2 Usable Paper |
Output Tray Capacity (Tray A)*3 | No Finishing Settings, Collate, Group A4, B5, A5, A5R, A6R, LTR, STMTR, EXEC, 16K: 47 mm (1 7/8") in height (equivalent to 250 sheets) A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 330 mm × 483mm (13" x 19")*4, 320 x 450 mm (12 5/8" x 17 11/16") (SRA3)*4, 305 x 457 mm (12" x 18")*4, LTRR, LGL, 11" x 17", 8K, 16KR: 24 mm (1") or less in height (equivalent to 125 sheets) Envelopes: 30 sheets No Finishing Settings, Collate, Group (When Using Various Sizes) Combination of A4, B5, and LTR only: 47 mm (1 7/8") in height (equivalent to 250 sheets) Combination including 330 mm × 483mm (13" x 19"), 320 x 450 mm (12 5/8" x 17 11/16") (SRA3), 305 x 457 mm (12" x 18"): 30 sheets Combination other than above: 24 mm (1") in height (equivalent to 125 sheets) Offset A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, 16K: 47 mm (1 7/8") in height (equivalent to 250 sheets) A3, B4, 11" x 17", 8K: 24 mm (1") in height (equivalent to 125 sheets) |
Output Tray Capacity (Tray B)*3 | No Finishing Settings, Collate, Group A4, B5, A5, A5R, A6R, LTR, STMTR, EXEC, 16K: 47 mm (1 7/8") in height (equivalent to 250 sheets) A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 330 mm × 483mm (13" x 19")*4, 320 x 450 mm (12 5/8" x 17 11/16") (SRA3)*4, 305 x 457 mm (12" x 18")*4, LTRR, LGL, 11" x 17", 8K, 16KR: 24 mm (1") or less in height (equivalent to 125 sheets) Envelopes: 30 sheets No Finishing Settings, Collate, Group (When Using Various Sizes) Combination of A4, B5, and LTR only: 47 mm (1 7/8") in height (equivalent to 250 sheets) Combination including 330 mm × 483mm (13" x 19"), 320 x 450 mm (12 5/8" x 17 11/16") (SRA3), 305 x 457 mm (12" x 18"): 30 sheets Combination other than above: 24 mm (1") in height (equivalent to 125 sheets) Offset A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, 16K: 47 mm (1 7/8") in height (equivalent to 250 sheets) A3, B4, 11" x 17", 8K: 24 mm (1") in height (equivalent to 125 sheets) |
Output Tray Capacity (Tray C)*3 | No Finishing Settings, Collate, Group*5 A4, B5, A5, A5R, LTR, STMTR, EXEC, 16K: 423 mm (16 5/8") in height or 3,000 sheets*6 A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 330 mm × 483mm (13" x 19"), 320 x 450 mm (12 5/8" x 17 11/16") (SRA3), 305 x 457 mm (12" x 18"), LTRR, LGL, 11" x 17", 8K, 16KR: 216 mm (8 1/2") in height or 1,500 sheets A6R: 250 sheets*7 Envelopes Monarch: 30 sheets Other than Monarch: 100 sheets Long Sheet paper (487.8 mm to 762.0 mm (19 1/4" to 30")) (when Long Sheet Tray-B or Long Sheet Tray-C is attached) 64 g/m² to 79 g/m² (17 lb bond to 21 lb bond): 100 sheets 80 g/m² to 150 g/m² (21.3 lb bond to 39.9 lb bond): 50 sheets 151 g/m² to 300 g/m² (55.8 lb cover to 110.9 lb cover): 25 sheets Long Sheet paper (more than 762 mm (30")) (when supporting by hand): 1 sheet No Finishing Settings, Collate, Group (When Using Various Sizes)*5 Combination of A4, B5, and LTR only: 423 mm (16 5/8") in height or 3,000 sheets Combination including A6R: 250 sheets*7 Combination other than above: 216 mm (8 1/2") in height or 1,500 sheets Offset A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, 16K: 423 mm (16 5/8") in height or 3,000 sheets*6 A3, B4, A4R, LTRR, LGL, 11" x 17", 8K: 216 mm (8 1/2") in height or 1,500 sheets Staple (Corner, Double) A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, 16K: 200 copies, total of 3,000 sheets, or 423 mm (16 5/8") in height*8 A3, B4, A4R, LTRR, LGL, 11" x 17", 8K: 100 copies, total of 1,500 sheets, or 216 mm (8 1/2") in height Staple-Free A4, LTR, 16K: 200 copies A3, 11" x 17", 8K: 100 copies |
Booklet Tray Capacity (Booklet Finisher-AC only) | 52 g/m² to 81.4 g/m² (13.8 lb bond to 21.7 lb bond) Paper Binding 2 to 5 sheets: 25 copies Binding 6 to 10 sheets: 15 copies Binding 11 to 20 sheets: 10 copies 81.5 g/m² to 105 g/m² (21.7 lb bond to 27.9 lb bond) Paper Binding 2 to 5 sheets: 25 copies Binding 6 to 10 sheets: 15 copies 106 g/m² to 220 g/m² (28.2 lb bond to 81.4 lb cover) Paper Binding 2 to 5 sheets: 10 copies |
Number of Sheets That Can Be Stapled*9 | Corner and Double (Uncoated Paper) A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, 16K 52 g/m² to 90 g/m² (14 lb bond to 24 lb bond): 65 sheets 91 g/m² to 105 g/m² (25 lb bond to 28 lb bond): 50 sheets 106 g/m² to 256 g/m² (29 lb bond to 140 lb index): 2 sheets A3, B4, A4R, LTRR, LGL, 11" x 17", 8K 52 g/m² to 90 g/m² (14 lb bond to 24 lb bond): 40 sheets 91 g/m² to 105 g/m² (25 lb bond to 28 lb bond): 30 sheets 106 g/m² to 256 g/m² (29 lb bond to 140 lb index): 2 sheets Corner and Double (Coated Paper) 2 sheets (for all basis weights and paper sizes) Staple-Free 52 g/m² to 64 g/m² (13.8 lb bond to 17 lb bond): 10 sheets 65 g/m² to 81.4 g/m² (17.3 lb bond to 21.7 lb bond): 8 sheets 81.5 g/m² to 105 g/m² (21.7 lb bond to 27.9 lb bond): 6 sheets Manual Staple 65 sheets |
Punch (when Puncher Unit is installed) | Number of Holes Punched and Paper Size When 2/4 Hole Puncher Unit-A is installed: Two holes: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, LTR, LTRR, LGL, 11" x 17", EXEC, 8K, 16K, 16KR Four holes: A3, A4, LTR, 11" x 17", EXEC, 8K, 16K When 2/3 Hole Puncher Unit-A is installed: Two holes: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, LTR, LTRR, LGL, 11" x 17", EXEC, 8K, 16K, 16KR Three holes: A3, B4, A4, B5, LTR, 11" x 17", EXEC, 8K, 16K When 4 Hole Puncher Unit-A is installed: Four holes: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, LTR, LTRR, LGL, 11" x 17", EXEC, 8K, 16K, 16KR Paper Basis Weight 52 g/m² to 300 g/m² (14 lb bond to 110 lb cover) |
Saddle Stitch and Fold (Booklet Finisher-AC only) | Paper Size A3, B4, A4R, 305 x 457 mm (12" x 18"), LTRR, LGL, 11" x 17", Custom Size (195.0 mm x 270.0 mm to 304.8 mm x 457.2 mm (7 3/4" x 10 5/8" to 12" x 18")) Paper Basis Weight Content pages basis weight: 52 g/m² to 220 g/m² (14 lb bond to 80 lb cover) Cover basis weight: 52 g/m² to 256 g/m² (14 lb bond to 140 lb index)*10 Number of Sheets That Can Be Saddle Stitched (Uncoated Paper)*10*11 52 g/m² to 81.4 g/m² (14 lb bond to 21.7 lb bond): 20 sheets 81.5 g/m² to 105 g/m² (21.7 lb bond to 28 lb bond): 10 sheets 106 g/m² to 150 g/m² (29 lb bond to 40 lb bond): 5 sheets 151 g/m² to 209 g/m² (56 lb cover to 110 lb index): 4 sheets 210 g/m² to 220 g/m² (77.7 lb cover to 80 lb cover): 3 sheets Number of Sheets That Can Be Saddle Stitched (Coated Paper)*10*11 106 g/m² to 150 g/m² (29 lb bond to 40 lb bond): 5 sheets Number of Sheets That Can Be Saddle Folded (Uncoated Paper) 52 g/m² to 105 g/m² (14 lb bond to 28 lb bond): 2 to 5 sheets 106 g/m² to 256 g/m² (29 lb bond to 140 lb index): 1 sheet Number of Sheets That Can Be Saddle Folded (Coated Paper) 1 sheet |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 527 mm x 623 mm x 1,099 mm (20 3/4" x 24 1/2" x 43 1/4")*12 When the extension tray is extended: 656 mm x 623 mm x 1,195 mm (25 7/8" x 24 1/2" x 47 1/8")*12 |
Weight | Staple Finisher-AC Approx. 36 kg (79.4 lb) Booklet Finisher-AC Approx. 60 kg (132.3 lb) |
*12-sided printing on Thin 2 (52 g/m² to 59 g/m²(14 lb bond to 15 lb bond)), coated paper, and paper with a basis weight of 257 g/m² (100 lb cover) or more cannot be output from the Tray A.
*2Coated paper can be output only from the Tray C.
*3When using 64 g/m² (17 lb bond), 75 g/m² (20 lb bond), or 80 g/m² (21 lb bond) paper. Capacity varies in all other cases.
*430 sheets for Thin paper (52 g/m² to 63 g/m² (13.8 lb bond to 16.8 lb bond))
*5125 sheets for Coated paper
*6216 mm (8 1/2") in height or 1,500 sheets for Thin paper
*7Up to 50 sheets for 106 g/m² (28.2 lb bond) or more
*8100 copies, total of 1,500 sheets, or 216 mm (8 1/2") in height for Thin paper
*9When a standard staple cartridge is installed. Depending on the type and thickness of paper, the number of sheets that can be stapled may decrease.
*10Including 1 cover page. The paper used for covers should be the same as or heavier than the paper for the body.
*11Depending on the type and thickness of paper, the number of sheets that can be saddle stitched may differ.
*12When this optional equipment is attached to the main unit or another optional equipment, there will be a gap of +5 mm (1/4") in the horizontal direction.