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Contents
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Section 1
Finisher Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Primary Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Checking installation space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Unpacking the Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Activating the Stapler .......................................................5
Identifying component items (Finisher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Finisher Height Requirements ..........................................7
Supply List........................................................................7
Configuration Options ............................................................. 7
Installing the Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Checking the Finisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Checking the Finisher Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Printing a Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Printing a Demo Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Checking the Finisher Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 2
Identifying component items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Overall configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Finisher Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Before you begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Stacker summary information...........................................16
Punching information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Allowable paper sizes....................................................... 17
Allowable paper weight ................................................... 17
Hole positions................................................................... 17
Punching procedure.......................................................... 17
Stapling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Allowable paper sizes....................................................... 17
Allowable paper weight ................................................... 17
Staple position.................................................................. 18
Stapling procedure ........................................................... 18
Job offset information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Allowable paper sizes....................................................... 18
Job offset position ............................................................ 18
Job offset procedure ......................................................... 18
Printer Control Panel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PRINT MENU options..................................................... 19
USAGE MENU options................................................... 20
Print Driver Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Finisher-related settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Windows 95/98/Me .......................................................... 21
PostScript printer driver 21
PCL Printer Driver 22
Windows 2000/XP ........................................................... 23
PostScript printer driver 23
PCL Printer Driver 24
Windows NT .................................................................... 25
PostScript printer driver 26
PCL Printer Driver 27
Macintosh OS X............................................................... 28
Macintosh OS Classic (OS 8.6-9.2.2) .............................. 28
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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Counteracting paper curl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setting the Decurler Lever................................................31
Clearing a paper jam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Locations 361 and 362 32
Locations 363 and 364 33
Locations 365 and 367 34
Location 366 34
Removing jammed staples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Maintaining the Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Replenishing the staple cartridge unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Removing the punch chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Appendix A - Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Main characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Configuration diagram......................................................43
Appendix B - Paper feed and ejection rules . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Printer paper feed details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Duplex Qualifications.......................................................43
Paper ejection details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Finisher Face Up stacker ..................................................44
Finisher Face Down stacker..............................................44
Printer Face Down stacker................................................ 45
Appendix C - Error and warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Appendix D - Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Staples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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Introduction
The C9300/C9500 Finisher option adds document production
functionality to the C9300/C9500 color printers by providing:
• Automated stapling
• Automated punching
• Offset paper position capability for job and copy unit (collated
printing) separation
Notes, cautions and warnings
Note: A note appears in this manual like this. A note provides
additional information to supplement the main text which
may help you to use and understand the product.
CAUTION:
A caution appears in this manual like this. A caution provides additional information which, if ignored, may result
in equipment malfunction or damage.
WARNING:
A warning appears in this manual like this. A warning
provides additional information which, if ignored, may
result in a risk of personal injury.
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How to use this Guide
This User’s Guide describes the C9300/C9500 Finisher. The
printer is described in a separate document.
The contents of this Guide are arranged to take you through the
following steps to make the best use of the Finisher:
• Awareness of safety issues
• Finisher Components
• Finisher Installation
• Using the Finisher
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance
Note: You are advised to read the sections of this document in
the order in which they are presented. Once you are
familiar with the equipment you can refer to specific
sections in isolation via the Table of Contents or Index.
For further information regarding general Printer functions,
please refer to the C9300/C9500 User’s Guide.
Safety instructions
This machine has been carefully designed to provide years of
safe, reliable performance. As with all electrical equipment,
however, there are a few basic precautions that should be taken to
avoid personal injury or damaging the machine:
• Read this guide carefully and save it for future reference.
• Read and follow all warning and instruction labels on the
machine itself.
• Disconnect the machine before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the machine.
• Do not use the machine near water, or spill liquid of any kind into
it.
• Make sure that the power source matches the rating listed on the
back of the machine. If you are not sure, check with your dealer
or with your local power company.
• To avoid damaging the power cable, do not put anything on it or
place it where it will be walked on. If the cable becomes damaged
or frayed, replace it immediately.
• The power outlet into which the machine is connected must
remain accessible at all times.
• Aside from the routine maintenance described in this user’s
guide, do not try to service the machine yourself. Opening a
cover may expose you to shocks or other hazards.
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• Do not make any adjustments other than those outlined in this
user’s guide as damage may be caused to the machine.
• The machine employs a grounded plug as a safety feature, and
it will only fit into a grounded outlet.
• If you can not plug it in, you probably have an older, nongrounded outlet; contact an electrician to have the outlet
replaced. Do not use an adapter to defeat the grounding.
Section 1
Finisher Installation
This section explains how to:
• Install a C9300/C9500 Finisher with its supporting Cabinet
• Functionally test the Finisher.
The C9300/C9500 printer can be configured up to five paper
trays before starting installation of the Finisher and Cabinet. The
trays include: the original tray (Tray 1), an additional tray (Tray
2) and an additional HCF unit (Trays 3 through 5). The
minimum configuration required for installation of the Finisher is
one extra Auxiliary tray. If required, details of fitting and
configuring these trays are found in the printer’s User’s Guide.
Primary Procedures
The main steps involved in the Finisher installation are listed
below and expanded as required in the following sections
.
1. Check that sufficient space is available for the installation
(See “Checking installation space” on page 4.).
2. Unpack the Finisher (See “Identifying component items
(Finisher)” on page 6.
3. Attach the Finisher to the printer (See “Section 1 Finisher
Installation” on page 3.)
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4. Carry out the Finisher functional checks from the printer
control panel (See “Checking the Finisher” on page 12.)
Checking installation space
Check that sufficient space is available for the installation as
indicated in the following diagrams:
70cm/
27.56
20cm/7.87
100cm/
39.37
60cm
23.62
60cm
23.62
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Unpacking the Finisher
1. Remove the fastening bands from the box.
2. Open the box and remove all the items and packaging until
only the Finisher and its base packaging remain.
3. Lift the box sides away from the base, leaving the Finisher and
its base packaging exposed in the base.
WARNING:
The Finisher weighs 55 lbs. (25kg). Do not attempt to lift it
without assistance.
4. Remove the Finisher from its packaging and place it in a
position where you have easy access to it. Since the Finisher is
mounted on casters, ensure that it is in a stable position before
proceeding.
5. Carefully remove all of the adhesive tape, polystyrene and
cardboard packing materials from the Finisher. Activate the
stapler referring to the following section.
6. Carry out a final visual check that all of the adhesive tape and
packing material has been removed from the Finisher.
7. Retain the packaging for possible future shipping of the
Finisher.
Activating the Stapler
1. Remove the tape and metal bracket holding the Staple Cover
(1).
2. Open the Staple Cover (1) to expose the Staple Unit (2).
3. Remove the adhesive tape from the outside of the Staple Unit
(2).
1
1
2
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4. Lift the blue lock lever (1) and
rotate the Staple Unit (2) in the
direction of the arrow.
5. Remove the adhesive tape
retaining the Staple Cartridge Unit
(3).
6. Rotate the Staple Unit back to its
original position and close the
Staple Cover.
Identifying component items (Finisher)
Check the following items have been unpacked from the Finisher
box:
1. Face Up Stacker
2. Face Down Stacker
3. Finisher
4. Bridging Assembly
5. Blanking Plate - not required for installation for C9300/
C9500 models.
6. Bracket (and 5 screws - 4 to fit the Bridging Assembly to the
printer and 1 to fit the Finisher telescopic slide to the Bridging
Assembly)
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
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The rest are not shown.
7. Interface Cable
8. Power Cable
Note: The Finisher is supplied with one staple cartridge (3000
staples) pre-installed.
Finisher Height Requirements
When installing the Finisher, it is absolutely necessary to
maintain the proper height ratio with respect the printer. A good
rule of thumb to remember is that the height of the Finisher is
equal to the height of the printer plus 2 trays. As long as you
maintain that perspective, the Finisher will install correctly.
Supply List
Part OKI #
Finisher.............................................. 41883001
Cabinet ..............................................70046601
Spacer ................................................ 70046801
Staple Pack for Finisher ....................41970303
Configuration Options
Engine
1st Tray
2nd Tray
Finisher
Printer
CabinetCabinet
Engine
1st Tray
2nd Tray
Finisher
Printer
CabinetCabinet
3rd TraySpacer
Engine
1st Tray
2nd Tray
Finisher
Printer
Cabinet
Spacer
Hi-Capacity
Engine
1st Tray
2nd Tray
Finisher
Printer
Engine
1st Tray
Finisher
Printer
Cabinet
Hi-Capacity
Config 3
!
Requires 2 printer
cabinets
and a spacer under
the
Config 2
!
Requires 2 printer
cabinets - same part
number.
Config 1
Config 4
!
Requires 1 printer
cabinet
Config 5
!
!
Requires 1 printer
cabinet
Requires 1 spacer
under Finisher
Engine
1st Tray
Spacer
Finisher
Printer
CabinetCabinet
Invalid 1
!
Spacer cannot be
used under printer.
Engine
1st Tray
Finisher
Printer
Invalid 2
!
Finisher requires a
2nd Paper Tray for
proper connection
Valid Configuration Invalid Configuration
(Note: The Color Copy System and
Rack can be used with Configs 2 thru 5)
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Installing the Finisher
1. Ensure that the printer is switched OFF (0).
Note: In the following sections, printer paper trays are
numbered from the top down. Thus Tray 1 is the original
tray, Tray 2 is an additional tray and Trays 3 through 5
comprise the HCF unit. For simplicity, the HCF is not
shown. Also, the supplied Blanking plate is not necessary
for the C9300/C9500 printers.
2. Pull down the printer Face Up Stacker (1) in the three stages
shown (2) and peel off the seal (3) to expose the connector (4).
3. Fit the Bridging Assembly to the printer using the four screws,
with the longer screws in the lower positions.
4. At the opposite end of the printer, open the printer cover and
Tray 2 cover that give access for paper jam removal. Remove
the printer cover retaining screw from position (1), and pull
1
3
4
2
1
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down the cover while pressing on the front of the tab (2) with
a flat blade screwdriver to remove the printer cover.
5. Remove the two screws. Fit the bracket (1) using these two
screws. This will stabilize the lower Auxiliary tray with the
printer.
6. Refit the printer access cover previously removed by clicking
it into place and then refitting the retaining screw.
WARNING:
The Finisher weighs 55 lbs. (25kg.) Do not attempt to lift it
without assistance.
7. Mount the Finisher on the Cabinet as shown in the Cabinet
Installation Guide or on a flat surface (not illustrated). Extend
the telescopic slide (1) from the Finisher to its limit.
2
1
1
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8. Push the Finisher until you are able to connect the slide to the
Bridging Assembly with the tabs at the end of the slide, and
then secure it with the small screw.
9. Fit the Face Down Stacker (1) and Face Up Stacker (2) to the
Finisher.
10. If necessary and available, adjust the height of the Cabinet so
that the Finisher alignment marks correspond with the Bridging
Assembly (1) to within the 2mm range indicated and ensure the
Cabinet is level.
2
1
1
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11. Push the Finisher towards the printer and check that the Finisher
inserts correctly into the Bridging Assembly. Check that you
can turn the Decurler Lever (1) to the horizontal position.
12. Check that the Finisher can be detached from the printer by
rotating the Decurler Lever (1) to point vertically downwards,
lifting the Release Lever (2) and pulling the Finisher away from
the printer.
13. Push the Finisher towards the printer until the Finisher is reattached to the printer.
1
1
2
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14. Confirm that the printer power switch is set to OFF (0). Connect
the Interface Cable (1) between the Finisher and the printer.
Connect the Power Cable from the electrical source (3) to the
Finisher (2).
15. Switch the printer power switch to ON (1). Power is applied to
both the printer and the Finisher.
CAUTION:
When you set the printer power to OFF (0), the Finisher
is also turned off.
Checking the Finisher
This section explains how to check the Finisher functions from
the printer control panel. The built-in print documents are used to
check that these functions actually work.
Checking the Finisher Settings
The addition of the Finisher to your printer system installs a
number of additional menu settings. This section guides you
through these settings and checks that they are all available and
can be selected. The settings enabled in the Control Panel will
always be overridden by the printer driver. For a list of Control
Panel options, see “Printer Control Panel Settings” on page 19.
1. Ensure that the printer is switched ON (1).
2. Press Menu (0) until Print Menu appears.
3. Press Item (1). The display prompts for number of copies
required. Press Value (2) to increase the number of copies to
1
2
3
Cancel
Online
Menu
Item
Value
Select
Ready
Attention
Cancel
Online
Menu
Item
Value
Select
Ready
Attention
1
0
3
2
5
4
7
6
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some value greater than 1, then press Select (3) to confirm
your selection.
4. Press Item (1) until Output Bin appears. Press Value (2) to
cycle through the available options and press Select to enable
the desired choice. The standard bin is the bin on top of the
printer, the first option bin is the Finisher’s face-up stacker,
and the second option bin is the Finisher’s face-down (staple)
stacker.
5. Press Item (1) until Hole Punch appears. Press Value (2) to
see either On or Off and press Select to enable the desired
choice.
6. Press Item (1) until Staple appears. Press Value (2) to see
either On or Off and press Select to enable the desired choice.
7. Press Item (1) until Job Offset appears. Press Value (2) to see
either On or Off and press Select to enable the desired choice.
8. Press Item (1) until Paper Feed appears. The display will
prompt you for your preferred feed tray. Press Value (2)
several times to cycle through the available trays. When the
tray you wish to feed from is displayed, press Select (3) to
confirm your selection.
9. Press Online to exit the menu system and return the printer to
standby operation.
Printing a Menu Map
This function prints a map of all the menu settings and shows all
the new settings now available with your Finisher installed.
1. Press Menu (0) to access the Information Menu.
2. Press Item (1) and then press Select (3) to confirm that you
wish to print the menu map. After a few seconds the menu
map appears over two pages. These may be punched and/or
stapled, depending on the selections you made in the previous
section.
Printing a Demo Page
The built-in demo page can also be used to check that the various
functions of your Finisher perform correctly.
1. Press Menu (0) to access the Information Menu. If you have a
hard disk installed you will need to press Menu (0) twice to
access the Information Menu.
2. Press Item (1) several times until prompted to print a demo
page, press Select (3) to print the page.
Checking the Finisher Operation
1. Changing the output bin.
Use the procedure described earlier to choose each of the Finisher settings, print a menu map or multiple copies of demo
pages using each of the available output bins to ensure that
paper is stacked in the correct bin.
Note that the size of paper which can be accommodated in
each bin is restricted, so be sure to choose an appropriate
paper size for each bin. (All bins can accommodate A4 or Letter sizes, so these might be the most convenient sizes for testing.)
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2. Checking the punch operation.
Select either of the two option bins and turn the Punch Mode
to ON. Print a menu map or multiple copies of demo pages
and verify that these are correctly punched.
Note that the size of paper which can be accommodated in
each option bin is restricted, so be sure to choose an appropriate paper size for each bin. (Both bins can accommodate A4
or Letter sizes, so these might be the most convenient sizes for
testing.)
3. Checking the stapler operation.
Note: The Finisher has been supplied with a staple cartridge pre-
installed.
Set the output bin to the second option bin and turn the Stapler
Mode to ON. Print a menu map or multiple copies of demo
pages (must be more than 1 copy) and verify that these are
correctly stapled.
Note that if you choose to test this function with a menu map
only one copy of the map will be printed regardless of how
many copies you choose.
4. The Finisher physical installation and checking is now
complete.
Section 2
Identifying component items
Finisher
The component parts of the Finisher identified in the diagram
opposite are referred to as:
1. Face Down Stacker
2. Face Up Stacker
3. Finisher Cover
4. Decurler Lever
5. Release Lever
6. Finisher Guide
7. Finisher Entry Plate
8. Chip Box (to catch the small circular paper punchings
produced when the paper is punched)
9. Staple Unit
10. Staple Cover
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Overall configuration
• For possible configuration options, See “Configuration
Options” on page 7. The minimum configuration needed to
install a Finisher is one Auxiliary tray when both the printer
and finisher are supported by a desktop.
• When carrying out troubleshooting or maintenance work on
the Finisher, it can be detached from the printer.
• Paper trays are numbered from top to bottom:
Trays 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 (where Tray 1 is the original tray supplied with the printer, Tray 2 is the additional second tray and
Trays 3 through 5 are part of the additional high capacity feed
paper tray unit.)
5
4
2
1
6
7
8
9
10
3
Cabinet
Finisher
Printer
Hi-Capacity
Feeder
Auxiliary Tray
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Finisher Usage
Note: It is assumed that the Finisher has been mechanically
installed. Refer to the previous section for further details.
Before you begin
The Finisher can handle only certain sizes, weights and types of
media in its punching, stapling and offsetting operations. Refer to
the following summary information to help you ensure that you
make correct use of the Finisher.
For detailed information, see “Appendix A - Specification” on
page 42 and “Appendix B - Paper feed and ejection rules” on
page 43.
General
When the Finisher is being used:
• The straight-through paper exit path feeds the Finisher.
• Custom width is 3.94" to 11.69" (100 to 297mm) and length is
5.83" to 35.43" (148 to 900mm). Paper size must be set to
Portrait.
• Envelope 1 (Portrait No 3), Envelope 2 (Portrait No 4),
Envelope 3 (Landscape No 4), Com-9, Com-10, DL, C4 and
Monarch envelopes cannot be used.
• To enable the Face Down stacker to move up and down freely,
do not position any objects under it.
• Error and warning messages that appear on the printer control
panel display are given in “Appendix C - Error and warning
messages” on page 45.
Stacker summary information
Stacker Features
Face up
(upper
stacker)
• Capacity: 100 sheets (at 20 lb. US Bond or 80g/m2)
• Size: B to Microfiche, A6 to A3
• Punching, short or long side
Face down
(lower
stacker)
• Capacity: 1000 sheets (at 20 lb. US Bond or 80g/m2)
• Size: Letter, A4
• Punching, long side
• Stapling
• Offsetting for job or copy unit separation
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Punching information
Allowable paper sizes
For long side binding:
• Letter (landscape)
• A4 (landscape)
• B5 (landscape)
Allowable paper weight
• Only normal paper of 17 to 27 lb. US Bond (64 to 104g/m2)
can be used.
• Post card, Envelope, Label stationery and OHP sheets cannot
be punched.
Hole positions
The Finisher is supplied with 3-hole punching capability. The
hole positions are shown for 3-hole long-side binding.
Punching procedure
• Each sheet is punched individually.
Stapling information
Allowable paper sizes
• Letter (landscape)
• A4 (landscape)
Allowable paper weight
• Only normal paper of weight 17 to 27 lb. US Bond (64 to
104g/m
2
) can be used.
• Post card, Envelope, Label stationery and OHP sheets cannot
be stapled.
• Maximum paper per staple is 30 sheets or .12" (3mm) total
thickness. The number of sheets that can be stapled for
different paper weights is:
1
1
”
4
.
2
5
”
1
.
2
5
”
.375”
4
.
2
5
”
1
.
2
5
”
Paper weight Number of sheets
17 to 19 lb. US Bond
(64 to 74g/m
2
)
30
20 to 23 lb. US Bond
(75 to 90g/m
2
)
25
24 to 27 lb. US Bond
(91 to 104g/m
2
)
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• Face Down stacker full detection occurs when a maximum
number of stapled sets is reached (for example, 50 sets at 10
sheets per set). The printer control panel message is:
COULD NOT STAPLE. TOO MUCH PAPER
• (See “Appendix C - Error and warning messages” on page 45)
• Paper of weight greater than 27 lb. US Bond
(104g/m
2
) is
ejected without being stapled.
Staple position
The staple (1) position is shown below:
• Although stapling always takes place at the same position on
the paper, by selecting paper orientation (portrait, landscape or
landscape with 180 deg rotation of printed data) in the printer
driver, the staple can effectively be placed at top left of a
document for portrait use or top right or bottom left of a
document for landscape use.
Stapling procedure
• Stapling is by print job.
• When stapling is enabled, single-sheet print jobs are stapled.
• If paper sizes of Letter (landscape) and A4 (landscape) are
mixed in one print job, stapling will take place. Any other
paper size mixes will not be stapled and the paper will be
ejected to another stacker.
Job offset information
Allowable paper sizes
• Letter (landscape)
• A4 (landscape)
Job offset position
Successive jobs are offset from each other by nominally .91"
(23mm) (in a direction parallel to paper travel).
Job offset procedure
• Job offset cannot be done along with stapling.
• Job offset is by print job.
6+/-2mm
6+/-2mm
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Printer Control Panel Settings
Note: This section deals only with additional settings required
for Finisher usage. Refer to your printer User’s Guide for
other control panel and printer driver settings such as
paper source, type and size.
For details on making settings at the printer control panel, refer
to your printer User’s Guide. For detailed instructions on how to
set these items, refer to “Checking the Finisher Settings” on
page 12.
The functions associated with the Finisher that are available on
the printer control panel are accessed via:
•The PRINT MENU
• The USAGE MENU
PRINT MENU options
Note: Settings made from an application via the printer driver
override the following settings.
Output
Bin
Defines where to eject paper
Standard bin Ejects to printer face down
stacker at the top of the
printer (default setting)
Option bin 1 Ejects to Finisher face up
stacker
Option bin 2 Ejects to Finisher face down
stacker
Punching
Enables or disables punching
Off Disables punching (default
setting)
On Enables punching
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USAGE MENU options
Print Driver Setting
The operating systems supported are as follows:
PostScript: Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT4, XP, Macintosh
PCL: Windows 95, 98, Me, 2000, NT4, XP.
Note: The following instructions explain the driver settings
involved to use the Finisher. Other settings are explained
in your printer’s User’s Guide.
Finisher-related settings
The settings required for the Finisher are:
1. Enable the Finisher in the printer driver.
2. Define the number of paper trays installed (a total of 5, i.e. 1
original tray, 1 additional tray and 1 high capacity feed unit).
3. Define the paper orientation (Portrait, Landscape or
Landscape with 180 deg rotation of printed data) to suit your
punching and/or stapling requirements.
Stapling
Enables or disables stapling
Off Disables stapling (default
setting)
On Enables stapling
Stapling
Count
Displays the number of staples used.
Punching
count
Displays the number of punch operations
completed.
Finisher
count
Displays the number of sheets ejected to the
Finisher.
No rotation 180 deg rotation
Portrait Staple top left
Punch left long edge
Staple bottom right
Punch right long edge
Landscape Staple top right
Punch top edge
Staple bottom left
Punch bottom edge
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4. Define the punching and/or stapling requirements (None,
Staple, Staple + Punch (Long Edge), Punch (Long Edge).
5. Define where the finished documents are ejected:
Stacker (Face-down): paper ejects to the top of the printer
Finisher (Face-up): paper ejects to the upper stacker of the
Finisher
Finisher (Face-down): paper ejects to the lower stacker of the
Finisher.
Note: An error message appears if an inappropriate
combination of paper size, stapling, punching, output
destination has been selected.
Windows 95/98/Me
1. Click Start—Settings—Printers to open the Printers dialog
box.
2. Right-click on the required printer and click
Properties in the
pop-up menu to show the Properties window.
PostScript printer driver
1. Click on the
Device Options tab.
2. At
Available Tray, select your tray configuration (number of
trays that are installed).
3. Check the
Finisher checkbox and click Apply.
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4. Click the Job Options tab and select the required paper
Orientation. Then select the Output Bin position and
stapling/punching requirements at
Staple.
5. Click
OK.
PCL Printer Driver
1. Click the
Device Options tab.
2. Set the number of installed paper trays at
Available Tray,
check the
Finisher checkbox and then click OK.
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3. Click the Job Options tab and select the required paper
Orientation. Then select the Output Bin position and
stapling/punching requirements at
Staple.
4. Click
OK.
Windows 2000/XP
1. Click Start—Settings—Printers to open the Printers dialog
box.
2. Right-click on the required printer and click
Properties in the
pop-up menu to show the Properties window.
PostScript printer driver
1. Click on the
Device Settings tab.
2. Highlight
Finisher and select Installed.
3. Highlight
Available Trays and select the number installed
and click
OK to close the Properties dialog.
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4. Right-click on the printer icon and choose Printing
Preferences...
.
5. Select from the
Layout tab the desired paper position at
Orientation.
6. Click the
Job Options tab and select the Output Bin
position and stapling/punching requirements at
Staple.
7. Click
OK.
PCL Printer Driver
1. Click the
Device Options tab.
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2. Set the number of installed paper trays at Available Tray,
check the
Finisher checkbox, and then click OK.
3. Right-click on the printer icon and choose
Printing
Preferences...
.
4. Click the
Job Options tab and select the required paper
Orientation. Then select the Output Bin position and
stapling/punching requirements at
Staple.
5. Click
OK.
Windows NT
1. Click Start—Settings—Printers to open the Printers dialog
box.
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2. Right-click on the required printer and click Properties in the
pop-up menu to show the Properties window.
PostScript printer driver
1. Click on the
Device Settings tab.
2. Highlight
Finisher and select Installed.
3. Highlight
Available Tray and select the number installed and
click
OK to close the Properties dialog.
4. Right-click on the printer icon and choose
Document
Defaults
.
5. Click the
Job Options tab and select the required paper
Orientation. Then select the Output Bin position and
stapling/punching requirements at
Staple.
6. Click
OK.
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PCL Printer Driver
1. Click the
Device Option tab.
2. Set the number of installed paper trays at
Available Tray,
check the
Finisher checkbox, and then click OK.
3. Right-click on the printer icon and choose
Document
Defaults
.
4. Click the
Job Options tab and select the required paper
Orientation. Then select the Output Bin position and
stapling/punching requirements at
Staple.
5. Click
OK.
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Macintosh OS X
1. Direct configuration of the printer driver has not been enabled
in Mac OS 10 by Apple. Instead, configure the Finisher
options via the print dialog box from an application.
2. From an application, select
File—Print and select your
desired printer.
3. From the print dialog box, select the drop down menu at left
and choose
Printer Features.
4. Select the
Output Bin position and stapling/punching
requirements at
Staple from Features 1 tab.
5. Click
Features 4 tab to enable the Page Rotate, if
necessary.
6. Click
Print.
Macintosh OS Classic (OS 8.6-9.2.2)
1. Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.
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2. Depending on the driver you use, select either the AdobePS or
LaserWriter 8 icon. Click on the
Setup... button.
3. Click on
Configure.
4. Change
Available Tray to the required value.
5. Change
Finisher to Installed.
6. Click
OK twice.
7. From within an application, click
File—Page Setup.... On
the
Page Attributes panel, set the page Orientation.
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8. On the PostScript
TM
Options panel set the Visual Effects
controls as required.
9. Click
OK.
10. From within an application, click File—Print.
11. On the
Job Option panel, set the required Output Bin option
and
Staple option.
12. Click
Save Settings or Print.
Troubleshooting
For a full list of error and warning messages, refer to “Appendix
C - Error and warning messages” on page 45.
Counteracting paper curl
If the paper emerging from the Finisher displays significant curl
(1) it might not stack properly. Also, curled paper might cause
jams to occur in the Finisher.
To counteract such curl, you can adjust the position of the
Decurler Lever.
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Setting the Decurler Lever
1. Confirm that the Decurler Lever (1) is in the horizontal
position i.e. the setting for normal operation.
2. To counteract the curl, rotate the Decurler Lever upwards as
far as it will go.
Note: Depending on the direction and magnitude of paper curl,
it is possible that setting the Decurler Lever as above
might cause a paper jam or stacking error to occur. In this
event, return the Decurler Lever to its horizontal position.
Clearing a paper jam
When a paper jam occurs, the following message appears on the
printer control panel:
REMOVE FINISHER
nnn: PAPER JAM
where nnn is in the range 361 to 367.
Note 1:Paper may be jammed in both the printer and the
Finisher. For details of clearing a paper jam in the
printer, refer to the printer User’s Guide.
Note 2:When a printer paper jam is cleared, recovery printing
will reprint the pages that were jammed. Provided the first
page of a set to be stapled is reprinted, stapling will take
place: otherwise, the paper will be ejected without
stapling.
Note 3:When a Finisher unit paper jam is cleared, the pages that
were jammed will not be automatically reprinted.
Remaining pages of a set that was to be stapled will be
ejected without stapling.
1. Use the paper jam identifying number on the printer display to
locate the paper jam in the Finisher.
Note: The number (in the range 361 to 367 inclusive) identifies
the first position at which paper is jammed. If the paper is
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1
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jammed in several places, another number may be
displayed after removing the jam at the first location.
2. Detach the Finisher.
WARNING:
Do not touch the Finisher Guide (2) as it may be hot.
a. Rotate the Decurler Lever (1) to point downwards.
b. Rotate the Release Lever (3) upwards and detach the Fin-
isher from the printer.
3. Remove the jammed paper. Following are instructions on
removing paper broken out by the location numbers.
WARNING:
Be careful to avoid components and edges inside the Finisher
Locations 361 and 362
a. Hold down the Finisher Entry Plate (2) and remove the
366
367
365
363
362
364
6
2
5
4
7
361
1
3
1
2
3
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paper (1).
b. Hold down the Loop Guide (4) and remove the paper (1).
Raising the Finisher Guide (3) may make the paper removal
easier.
Locations 363 and 364
a. Hold up the Finisher Guide (1) and
carefully remove the Chip Box (2).
(You can empty the Chip Box when
you have removed it.)
b. Open the Staple cover (3).
c. Rotate the blue knob (4)
located in the Finisher Guide
in the direction of the arrow
and remove the paper when it
appears.
d. Raise and hold the blue
Guide Plate (5) in the Finisher Guide and remove the
paper.
e. Raise and hold the Finisher
Guide (1) and refit the Chip
Box.
f. Close the Staple Cover (3).
2
1
4
1
3
1
2
3
4
3
1
3
5
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Locations 365 and 367
a. Open the Staple Cover (2)
and remove the paper (3).
Paper removal may be easier if you rotate the blue
knob (1) in the direction of
the arrow.
b. Close the Staple Cover (2).
Location 366
a. Open the Finisher Cover
(1) and remove the paper (2).
b. Close the Finisher Cover (1).
4. Attach the Finisher to the printer.
a. Push the Finisher towards the printer until it clicks into
position.
b. Return the Decurler Lever (1) to the horizontal position.
Note: If the Decurler Lever is not returned to the horizontal
position, it may cause the paper to jam.
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1
1
2
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Removing jammed staples
When stapling is not taking place as expected and there are still
staples in the staple cartridge unit, check for a staple jam.
1. Detach the Finisher.
WARNING:
Do not touch the Finisher Guide (2) as it may be hot.
a. Rotate the Decurler Lever (1) to
point downwards.
b. Rotate the Release Lever (3)
upwards and detach the Finisher
from the printer.
c. Open the Staple Cover (1) to expose the Staple Unit (2).
2. Remove the staple cartridge unit from the staple unit.
WARNING:
Be careful to avoid components and edges inside the Finisher.
Do not touch the Staple Unit motor (3) which may be hot.
a. Lift the blue Lock Lever (1) and
rotate the Staple Unit (2) in the direction of the arrow.
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
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b. Holding the Staple Unit (3) as shown, raise the light blue
Knob (1) and remove the Staple Cartridge unit (2).
3. Remove the jammed staples
a. Use the handle (2) to open the car-
tridge unit.
b. Remove and discard the jammed sta-
ples (1).
c. Use handle (2) to close the cartridge
unit.
4. Fit the Staple Cartridge unit into the
Staple Unit.
WARNING:
Be careful to avoid components and edges inside the Finisher.
a. Push the Staple Cartridge unit (1) into the Staple Unit (2)
until a click is heard.
b. Rotate the Staple Unit (2) in the direction of the arrow.
5. Attach the Finisher to the printer.
a. Close the Staple Cover (2).
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
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b. Push the Finisher towards the printer until it clicks into
position.
c. Return the Decurler Lever (3) to the horizontal position.
Note: If the Decurler Lever is not returned to the horizontal
position, it may cause the paper to jam.
Maintaining the Finisher
For a full list of error and warning messages, refer to “Appendix
C - Error and warning messages” on page 45.
The two tasks involved in maintaining the Finisher are:
• Replenishing the staple cartridge unit when the staples are
(almost) exhausted. (See “Appendix D - Consumables” on
page 46 for details of ordering new staples.)
• Disposing of the punch chips (i.e. small circular punchings or
chads) that accumulate in the punch Chip Box.
Replenishing the staple cartridge unit
Note: Your Finisher is supplied with a cartridge of staples pre-
installed.
Staple Pack for Finisher Part Number .....................41970303
When the staple supply is almost exhausted, the following
message appears at the printer control panel:
NO STAPLE
1. Detach the Finisher.
WARNING:
Do not touch the Finisher Guide (2) as it may be hot.
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a. Rotate the Decurler Lever (1) to point downwards.
b. Rotate the Release Lever (3) upwards and detach the Fin-
isher from the printer.
c. Open the Staple Cover (1) to expose the Staple Unit (2).
2. Remove the Staple Cartridge unit from the Staple Unit.
WARNING:
Carefully avoid components and edges inside the Finisher.
Do not touch the Staple Unit motor (3) which may be hot.
a. Lift the blue Lock Lever (1)
and rotate the Staple Unit (2)
in the direction of the arrow.
b. Holding the Staple Unit (3) as
shown, raise the light blue Knob
(1) and remove the Staple Cartridge unit (2).
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
3
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3. Fit the new staples.
a. Remove the empty staple cartridge
from the Staple Cartridge unit.
b. Remove the new cartridge of sta-
ples from its packaging, but do not
yet remove the Tape (1).
c. Push the new cartridge of staples
into the Staple Cartridge unit until
a click is heard.
d. Remove the Tape (1).
4. Fit the Staple Cartridge unit into the Staple Unit.
WARNING:
Carefully avoid components and edges inside the Finisher.
a. Push the Staple Cartridge unit (1) into the Staple Unit (2)
until a click is heard.
b. Rotate the Staple Unit (2) in the direction of the arrow.
1
1
1
2
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5. Attach the Finisher to the printer.
a. Close the Staple Cover (2).
b. Push the Finisher towards the
printer until it clicks into position.
c. Return the Decurler Lever (3) to
the horizontal position.
Note 1:If the Decurler Lever (3) is not
returned to the horizontal
position, it may cause the
paper to jam.
Note 2:If the Stapler Cartridge has
not been properly fitted, the
following error message will
occur at the printer control
panel:
CHECK STAPLER
CARTRIDGE
471: STAPLER CARTRIDGE MISSING
Removing the punch chips
When the punch Chip Box is almost full and requires to be
emptied, the following message appears at the printer control
panel:
PUNCH CHIP OVERFLOW
Continue as follows:
1. Detach the Finisher
WARNING:
If the Finisher Guide (2) is hot, give it time to cool before
proceeding.
a. Rotate the Decurler Lever (1) to
point downwards.
b. Rotate the Release Lever (3)
upwards and detach the Finisher
from the printer.
2. Remove the punch Chip Box.
2
3
1
1
2
3
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a. Rotate the Finisher Guide (1)
upwards and hold it in the raised
position while you carefully
remove the Chip Box (2).
b. Lower the Finisher Guide (1)
back into position.
Note: Be careful not to spill the punch
chips by tilting the Chip Box
too much.
c. Dispose of the punch chips.
3. Refit the punch Chip Box
a. Rotate the Finisher Guide (1) upwards and hold it in the
raised position while you refit the Chip Box (2).
b. Lower the Finisher Guide (1) back into position.
4. Attach the Finisher to the printer.
a. Push the Finisher towards the
printer until it clicks into
position.
b. Return the Decurler Lever (1)
to the horizontal position.
Note 1:If the Decurler Lever is not
returned to the horizontal
position, it may cause the
paper to jam.
Note 2:If the punch Chip Box has
not been properly fitted, the
following error message
will occur at the printer
control panel:
CHECK PUNCH CHIP
BOX
472: PUNCH CHIP BOX
MISSING
2
1
1
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Appendix A - Specification
Main characteristics
The main characteristics of the Finisher are specified in the
following table:17 to 27 lb. US Bond (64 to 104g/m
2
)
Characteristic Specification
Overall function Mass stacking, stapling, punching, job offsetting
Stacking capacity • Face up stacker: about 100 sheets at 20 lb. US Bond
or 80g/m
2
• Face down stacker: about 1000 sheets at 20 lb. US
Bond or 80g/m
2
(with stacker full detection)
Paper size Face up stacker: Letter, Tabloid, Legal (13in, 13.5in,
14in), A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, Executive, Custom
(width: 100 to 297mm, length: 148 to 900mm)
Face down stacker: A4 (landscape), Letter (landscape)
Paper weight
• Face up stacker: weight 17 to 53 lb. US Bond
(64 to
200g/m
2
)
• Face down stacker: weight 17 to 27 lb. US Bond
(64
to 104g/m
2
)
Stapling paper size Letter (landscape), A4 (landscape)
Staple paper capacity
Maximum 30 sheets or paper thickness 3mm (weight 17
to 27 lb. US Bond or 64 to 104g/m
2
)
Punch holes 3-hole punching
Punching paper size • Long side binding: Letter (landscape), A4
(landscape), B5 (landscape)
• Short side binding: Letter (portrait), Tabloid, Legal
(13in, 13.5in, 14in), A3, A4 (portrait), A5, A6, B4,
B5 (portrait), Executive, Custom: 3.94" to 11.69"
(100 to 297mm) and length is 5.83" to 35.43" (148 to
900mm)
Punching paper
weight
17 to 27 lb. US Bond (64 to 104g/m
2
)
Power supply 100 - 240V +/- 10%, 50-60 +/- 3Hz AC
Power consumption During operation: 62W maximum, 30W average
Idling: 5W maximum
Operating environment
• During operation: 50 to 89.6 deg F (10 to 32 deg C),
20 to 80%RH (max.wet bulb temp. 77 deg F (25 deg
C), max. wet bulb temp. difference 2 deg C)
• Not in operation: 32 to 109.4 deg F (0 to 43 deg C),
10 to 90% RH (max.wet bulb temp. 80 deg F (26.8
deg C), max. wet bulb temp. difference 2 deg C)
Normal usage • Average power ON time: 220 hr/month
• Average print quantity: 7000 sheets/month
Consumables Staples
Characteristic Specification
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Configuration diagram
Appendix B - Paper feed and
ejection rules
Printer paper feed details
Duplex Qualifications
Normal paper, 17 to 21 lb. US Bond (64 to 80g/m2)
Most paper can be used only in single-sided printing from all
trays, except for A6 from MP tray only.
Normal paper, 21 to 27 lb. US Bond (81 to 104g/m2)
Most paper can be duplexed from all trays, except for A3
outsized and A6 from MP tray only.
Normal paper, 28 to 46 lb. US Bond (105 to 175g/m2)
Most paper can be used only in single-sided printing from all
trays, except for A6 from MP tray only.
Normal paper, 47 to 52 lb. US Bond (176 to 198g/m2)
Most paper can be used only in single-sided printing only from
the MP tray.
Postcard
Cannot be duplexed. Used from Tray 1 and MP tray only.
Weight Approximately 55lb. (25kg)
Compatible printers C9300/C9500 printers
Printer tray configuration
Second tray + high capacity feed tray unit
See the following configuration diagram.
Dimensions See the following configuration diagram.
(Cabinet width = 22.05 inches (560mm))
Characteristic Specification
12.44
24.76
33.82
21.22
19.29
26.22
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Envelope
Cannot be used in the Finisher.
Label Stationery
Cannot be duplexed. Use from MP tray only.
OHP Sheet
Cannot be duplexed. Use from Tray 1 and MP tray only.
Notes:
1. Trays (5 in total) are numbered from the top down.
2. When feeding the Finisher, printer Custom dimensions are:
width 3.94" to 11.69" (100 to 297mm) and length is 5.83" to
35.43" (148 to 900mm).
3. When feeding the Finisher, Tabloid extra, A3 outsize, and A3
wide (SRA3) of weight 46 to 52 lb. US Bond (176 to 198g/m
²
)
cannot be used.
4. When feeding the Finisher, Envelope 1(portrait No 3),
Envelope 2 (portrait No 4), Envelope 3 (landscape No 4),
Com-9, Com-10, DL, C4 and Monarch cannot be used.
Paper ejection details
Finisher Face Up stacker
• No stapling is possible when using the Face Up Stacker.
• Duplexing is only available for normal sized paper, A3 — A5,
Letter — Tabloid. A maximum of 27 lb. US Bond (105g/m
2
)
paper can be used for double-sided printing.
• Long-side punching only is available.
• Envelopes cannot be used.
Finisher Face Down stacker
The only possible paper usage is as follows:
EO: ejection only
PL: punched for long-side binding
PS: punched for short-side binding
ST: stapling
s: used for single-sided printing only
d: used for both single-sided and double-sided printing
x: cannot be used
Size and Weight EO PL PS ST
Normal paper, 17 to 21 lb. US Bond (64 to 80g/m
2
)
Letter (landscape), A4 (landscape) s s x s
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Printer Face Down stacker
Ejection only (no punching or stapling) is possible.
For all other details regarding the printer, refer to the printer’s
User’s Guide.
Appendix C - Error and warning
messages
The following table summarizes the error and warning messages
that can appear on the printer control panel when a Finisher is
being used. Each message is accompanied by the “Attention”
LED flashing and printing being stopped. Suggested remedial
actions are given with the messages below.
Normal paper, 21 to 27 lb. US Bond (81 to 104g/m2)
Letter (landscape), A4 (landscape) d d x d
Size and Weight EO PL PS ST
Error/Warning
message
Meaning Remedial action
NO STAPLE There are almost no
staples left.
See page 37
PUNCH CHIP OVERFLOW The punch chip box is
almost full and
requires to be emptied
See page 40
COULD NOT STAPLE. TOO
MUCH PAPER
The number of stapled sets exceeds a
pre-determined value.
Remove all stapled
copies from the Finisher.
REMOVE THE PAPER
482: FINISHER STACKER
FULL
The face down
stacker is full.
Remove all paper
from the face down
stacker.
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Appendix D - Consumables
Note: Use only genuine Oki consumables from your Oki dealer
to avoid possible damage to the Finisher.
Staples
REMOVE FINISHER
nnn: PAPER JAM
Paper has jammed
inside the Finisher.
See page 31
(nnn values 361 to
367)
CHECK STAPLE CARTRIDGE
471: STAPLE CARTRIDGE
MISSING
The staple cartridge is
not fitted properly or
is missing.
See page 37
CHECK PUNCH CHIP BOX
472: PUNCH CHIP BOX
MISSING
The punch chip box is
not fitted properly or
is missing.
See page 40
INSTALL FINISHER
473: FINISHER REMOVED
The Finisher is not
attached correctly to
the printer.
Check Finisher is
attached to printer.
SERVICE CALL
nnn: FATAL ERROR
A serious error has
occurred and you
should not attempt to
use the Finisher further until the error has
been rectified.
Contact your Oki
Service Centre and
quote the nnn value
(090 to 094 or 186).
Error/Warning
message
Meaning Remedial action
Product name Description Order code
Box of Staples
(Finisher)
Special staples for Finisher use.
(One box contains 3 cartridges,
each containing 3000 staples)
41970303
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Index
B
Binding
long side ..............................................................16
C
Configuration Possibilities ........................................7
Consumables .............................................................46
D
Decurler Lever ..........................................................30
Driver
Mac OSX ............................................................27
MacOS Classic ....................................................28
Windows 2000/XP ..............................................22
Windows 95/98 .............................................20, 25
H
Hole positions ...........................................................16
I
Identifying component items ....................................14
Install ........................................................................3
Cabinet Installation and Levelling ......................6
Checking installation space ................................4
Checking the Finish ............................................12
Checking the Finisher Operation ........................13
Configuration Options ........................................7
Identifying component items ..............................5
Printing a Demo Page .........................................13
Printing a Menu Map ..........................................12
Procedures for Installation ..................................7
Unpacking the Finisher .......................................4
J
Job offset information ...............................................18
M
Maintenance ..............................................................37
Messages
error .....................................................................45
warning ...............................................................45
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P
Paper
curl ......................................................................30
ejection ................................................................43
feed ......................................................................43
jam ......................................................................31
Part Numbers ............................................................6
Print Driver Setting ...................................................20
Printer Control Panel Settings ...................................18
Punch
information ..........................................................16
Punch chips
removing .............................................................40
R
Removing the punch chips ........................................40
S
Safety instructions .....................................................2
Specifications ............................................................41
Stacker
face down ............................................................16
face up .................................................................16
Staple
cartridge ..............................................................35
information ..........................................................17
jam ......................................................................34
position ................................................................17
replenishing .........................................................37
T
Troubleshooting ........................................................30
paper curl ............................................................30
paper jams ...........................................................31
staple jams ...........................................................34
U
Usage Information ....................................................15
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