Sharp AR-F14N User Manual

MODEL

AR-F14N

SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

OPERATION MANUAL

SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

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Page

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• PARTS OF THE SADDLE
STITCH FINISHER

• SPECIFICATIONS

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FUNCTIONS OF THE SADDLE
STITCH FINISHER

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USING THE SADDLE STITCH
FINISHER FUNCTIONS

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USING THE SADDLE STITCH
FINISHER TO MAKE COPIES

REPLACING THE STAPLE CARTRIDGE

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AND REMOVING STAPLE JAMS

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REMOVING PAPER MISFEEDS

• TROUBLESHOOTING

• USING THE KEY OPERATOR

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PROGRAMS

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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
user's authority to operate this equipment.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Warning

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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

Stapler section

Open the front cover and
pull out this section to
replace the staple
cartridge or remove a
staple jam.

Stapler compiler

Paper to be stapled is
temporarily stacked here.

Offset tray

This tray is used for the offset
function and the staple function.

Saddle stitch tray

Saddle stitch output
is delivered to this tray.

Front cover

Open this cover to replace the
staple cartridge or remove a
staple jam.

• Do not press down on or place heavy objects on the saddle stitch finisher (or on its trays in

Caution

particular).

• During output to the offset tray, the offset tray may move up and down.

Top cover

Open this cover to remove a paper misfeed.

Center cover

Paper moves through
here when output to the
saddle stitch finisher.

Detach button

Press this button when a
paper misfeed or other
problem occurs to
detach the saddle stitch
finisher from the
machine.

Display screens, messages, and key names shown in this manual may differ from the actual screens, messages,
and key names due to modifications made for improvement.

This operation manual is described based on the American spelling standard.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Name Saddle Stitch Finisher

Number of trays 2

Paper output Face down (when using the offset tray)

Tray types Upper tray: Offset tray Lower tray: Saddle stitch tray

Tray capacity*

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Paper size Upper tray: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R,

Paper weight Upper tray: 16 lbs. to 54 lbs. (60 g/m

Paper type Upper tray: plain paper, heavy paper, letterhead paper, recycled paper, color paper

Paper full detection Upper tray / lower tray (saddle stitch): Yes

Offset function Upper tray only

Allowed paper sizes
for stapling

Number of pages that
can be stapled

Upper tray:
Without stapling

8-1/2" x 11" / A4 size or less: Approx. 1000 sheets*

2

8-1/2" x 13" / B4 size or greater (21 lbs.(80 g/m2)): 500 sheets maximum

Stapling

8-1/2" x 11" / A4 size or less: 30 sets and approx. 1000 sheets
8-1/2" x 13" / B4 size or greater

(21 lbs. (80 g/m2))

: 30 sets and 500 sheets maximum

2

*

Lower tray (saddle stitch): Number of sheets that can be stapled 10 sets x 6-10 sheets

per set, or 20 sets x 1-5 sheets per set

5-1/2" x 8-1/2", A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5

Lower tray (saddle stitch): 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3, B4, A4R

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to 200 g/m2)

Lower tray (saddle stitch): 16 lbs. to 28 lbs. (60 g/m

2

to 105 g/m2)

Lower tray (saddle stitch): plain paper, letterhead paper, recycled paper, color paper

Upper tray: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R
Lower tray (saddle stitch): 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3, B4, A4R

8-1/2" x 11", A4 or smaller: 50 sheets (21 lbs. (80 g/m
8-1/2" x 13", B4 or greater: 25 sheets (21 lbs. (80 g/m

2

))

2

))

Stapling positions Upper tray: 3 positions (top left staple, two left staples, lower left staple)

Lower tray (saddle stitch): 4-23/32"(120 mm) pitch from center of paper

Paper feeding Center reference

Power supply From power unit of multifunction machine

Dimensions 28-11/32" (W) x 23-3/4" (D) x 40-3/64" (H)(720 mm (W) x 603 mm (D) x 1017 mm (H))

(two trays or four trays installed)
28-11/32" (W) x 23-3/4" (D) x 36-7/64" (H)(720 mm (W) x 603 mm (D) x 917 mm (H)
(three trays installed)

Weight Approx. 101.4 lbs. (46 kg)(finisher: 86.0 lbs. (39 kg), joint: 15.4 lbs. (7 kg))

*1 The tray capacity varies depending on the type of paper, the storage conditions of the paper, and ambient

conditions in the installation location.

*2 Based on 64g/m

2

when using AB size paper or based on 75g/m2 (20 lbs.) when using inch size paper.

Name Punch module

Model*

1

AR-PN1A AR-PN1B*

2

AR-PN1C*

3

AR-PN1D*

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Number of holes 23 or 24 4

Paper sizes for hole
punching

11" x 17",
8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 13",
8-1/2" x 11",
8-1/2" x 11"R,
A3, B4, A4, A4R,
B5, B5R

3 holes: 11" x 17",
8-1/2" x 11", A3, A4
2 holes: 8-1/2"x14",
8-1/2" x 13",
8-1/2" x 11"R

A3, A4 11" x 17",

8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 13",
8-1/2" x 11",
8-1/2" x 11"R,
A3, B4, A4, A4R,
B5, B5R

*1 Multiple punch modules cannot be installed together. Some models may not be available in some regions.
*2 With AR-PN1B, two or three holes can be punched depending on the paper size.
*3 With AR-PN1C and AR-PN1D, the number of holes is the same. The hole interval, however, is not the same.

Diagrams and contents are subject to change without notice.

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Supplies

The following staple cartridge is required as a supply for the saddle stitch finisher:

AR-SC2

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Staple Cartridge (approx. 5000 staples x 3)

FUNCTIONS OF THE SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

Sort function

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Collates printed pages

OutputOriginals

Offset function

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Offset function "ON" Offset function "OFF"

Staple sort function

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Each set of output is collated by the sort function, stapled, and delivered to the upper (offset) tray.
Three stapling positions are available: top left staple, two left staples, or lower left staple.

Saddle stitch function

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Group function

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Groups printed pages by page

The offset function offsets each set of output from
the previous set for easy separation. (On the
saddle stitch finisher, the offset function is only
possible using the offset tray.)
The offset function does not operate when the
staple sort function is selected.

OutputOriginals

Each set of output is stapled in two places along
the centerline of the paper, folded (with the side
facing up inside), and delivered to the lower (saddle
stitch) tray. In the factory default settings, the
saddle stitch finisher is set to staple and fold sets
after "Pamphlet copy" is performed. If desired, the
"Pamphlet copy" function can be disabled using the
key operator programs.

Note

"Pamphlet copy" is used to copy two originals onto the front side and two originals onto the back side of each
sheet of paper for easy creation of a pamphlet (See the operation manual for copier).

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Punch function (only when a punch unit is installed)

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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 function.
For paper sizes that can be punched, see the
specifications on page 2.

Caution

• The following types of paper cannot be stapled:
Transparency film, heavy paper, label sheets, envelopes, postcards, thin paper

• The following types of paper cannot be punched:
Transparency film, label sheets, envelopes, postcards, thin paper

• Be sure to select the same paper size for the output. Stapling and punching are not possible
when different sizes are mixed together. Note, however, that if the widths are the same, the
"mix size original feeding mode"* function can be used to staple and punch different sizes of
paper (saddle stitch is not possible).
* Stapling and punching are not possible if "mix size original feeding mode" includes sizes

that cannot be stapled (such as 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and A5).

[Example]

Original 1

Original 2 Punch hole positions

Punch hole positions

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USING THE SADDLE STITCH FINISHER FUNCTIONS

Using the saddle stitch finisher functions in copy mode

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Touch the [OUTPUT] key in the main screen of copy mode to display the screen for selecting saddle stitch
finisher functions. Selections include the sort function, staple sort function, saddle stitch function, group function,
and output tray.

OUTPUT

STAPLE

1

[GROUP] key (p.3)

SORT

SORT

GROUP

OFFSET TRAY

OFFSET

Select this function to have output grouped by
page.

2

[STAPLE SORT] key (p.3)

Select this function to have output collated into
sets and stapled. The output is delivered to the
offset tray (without being offset).

3

[SORT] key (p.3)

Select this function to have output collated into
sets.

4

Icon display

When the sort, staple sort, group, or saddle stitch
function is selected, the corresponding icon
appears here.

5

[OFFSET TRAY] key (p.1)

Select this key to have output delivered to the
offset tray. (When the staple sort function is
selected, the offset tray is automatically selected.)

6

[CENTER TRAY] key

Select this key to have output delivered to the
center tray.

OK

CENTER TRAY

SADDLE
STITCH

7

PUNCH

[OK] key

The displayed menu will vary

depending on the country and
regions.

Touch this key to close the screen and return to
the main screen.

8

[OFFSET] key (p.3)

When a checkmark appears, the offset function
operates. When the checkmark is removed, the
offset function does not operate. (The offset
function does not operate when the staple sort
function or the saddle stitch function is selected.)

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[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 is automatically selected.

Note

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[PUNCH] key (p.4)

When "AUTOMATIC SADDLE STITCH" is
disabled in the key operator programs, the
"Pamphlet copy" is not automatically
selected (p.15).

When a punch unit is installed, select this key to
punch holes in the output.

Caution

* When a function is selected, it is highlighted.

When the saddle stitch finisher is disabled in the key operator programs, the saddle stitch
finisher functions cannot be used (p.15).

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Using the saddle stitch finisher functions in printer mode

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To use the staple function, select "Left", "Right", or
"Top" for "Binding Edge" and "1 Staple" or "2 Staples"
for "Staple" in the "Finishing" field on the "Main" tab of
the printer driver setup screen (shown at right).
To use the pamphlet function, select the "Pamphlet
Style" radio button in the "Document Style" field and
then select "Tiled Pamphlet" or "2-Up Pamphlet". In
the "Finishing" field, select "2 Staples" for "Staple".

Caution

The "Pamphlet Style" function is not
available unless the printer
expansion kit is installed.

PCL printer driver on the Windows XP as an example

Using the punch function when an optional punch unit is installed

To use the punch function, select the "Punch" checkbox in the "Finishing" field of the "Main" tab shown above.

Note

• To use the above printer function, the peripheral device installation settings must be correctly configured in the
printer driver properties. To configure the peripheral device installation settings, right-click the icon of the
installed printer driver, select "Properties", and then select the "Configuration" tab. (In Windows 95/98/Me/NT

4.0, select "Properties", select the "Setup" tab, and then select the "Configuration" tab.)

• The paper selection and combination of functions already selected may prevent some settings from being
selected. For detailed explanations of the settings, see the Help file for the printer driver.

USING THE SADDLE STITCH FINISHER TO MAKE COPIES

Orientation of the original when using the saddle stitch finisher function

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When using the saddle stitch finisher to staple, make pamphlets, or punch holes, place the original as shown
below. Staple and punch positions vary depending on the staple position setting and the orientation of the original.

Using the RSPF Using the document glass Staple positions (example)

Place the original face up. Place the original face down.

Top left staple Two left staples

(11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14" and 8-1/2" x 13" (A3 and B4) size portrait originals)

lower left staple

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Note

• When loading letterhead paper in the tray, orient the paper so that
the letterhead is away from you or to the left, as shown at right.

• When the staple sort or punch function is used, the automatic original
image rotation function does not operate.

SHARP

SHARP

The procedure for using the staple sort function is explained below.

2-SIDED COPY

OUTPUT

STAPLE

SORT

OUTPUT

OFFSET

GROUP

SORT

Place the original (p.6).

1

Touch the [OUTPUT] key.

2

Touch the [STAPLE SORT] key.

3

When the [STAPLE
SORT] key is selected,
the offset tray is
automatically selected.
Output to the center tray
is not possible.

Select the staple position.

4

Select top left staple, two
staples, or lower left
staple as appropriate for
the original. For one

top left

staple

two

staples

lower left

staple

upper left staple when
the original is a size such
as 11" x 17" or 8-1/2" x
14" (A3 or B4) in the
portrait orientation, select
the lower left staple ( ).

Using the RSPF

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Copying begins after all pages are scanned.

Using the document glass

8

Place the next page on the document glass and
press the [START] key ( ). Repeat until all
pages have been scanned and then touch the
[READ END] key on the panel.

PLACE NEXT ORIGINAL. PRESS [START].

WHEN FINISHED, PRESS [READ-END].

READ-END

If the memory becomes full while the pages are being
scanned, "MEMORY IS FULL. PRESS [START] TO
BEGIN COPYING OR [CA] TO CANCEL." will appear
in the display. To copy only the pages that have been
scanned to that point, press the [START] key ( ). To
cancel the job and clear the scanned pages from
memory, press the [CLEAR ALL] key ( ).

Note

To increase the number of pages that can be
scanned into memory, increase the memory
allocation in the key operator programs or
install more memory. (See "Key operator's
guide".)

Touch the [OK] key.

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OK

CENTER TRAY

SADDLE
STITCH

Select the number of copies and other

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PUNCH

copy settings, and touch the [START]
key ( ).

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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.

Replacing the staple cartridge

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Open the front cover.

1

Pull the stapler section forward.

2

Rotate roller rotating knob A in the

3

direction of the arrow to move the
staple unit all the way forward.

Rotate the roller rotating
knob A until the triangle
mark and indicator are
aligned as shown in the

Roller

rotating

knob A

Staple unit

illustration.

Install the new staple cartridge in the

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staple box.

Insert the staple
cartridge into the staple
box and then press
down on the staple box
cover to lock the staple
cartridge.

Caution

Pull the seal that holds the staples

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straight out.

• Do not remove the seal that holds
the staples before installing the
staple cartridge in the staple box.

• Make sure that the new staple
cartridge is locked securely in the
staple box. Press down on the
staple box cover until you hear a
"click" indicating that the staple
cartridge is locked.

Remove the empty staple box.

4

Remove the empty staple cartridge.

5

Press the lock button to
release the lock on the
staple box cover and
remove the staple
cartridge.

Note

The staple cartridge cannot be removed if
staples remain in it.

8

Push in the staple box.

8

Push until you hear a
"click".

Push in the stapler section.

9

Close the front cover.

10

Caution

Make a test print or copy in staple
sort mode to verify that stapling
takes place correctly.

Removing a staple jam

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Press the detach button and separate the

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saddle stitch finisher from the machine.

Caution

Open the front cover.

2

The saddle stitch finisher and the
machine are connected at the rear.
Exercise caution when pulling them
apart.

Remove any misfed paper.

6

Remove the paper
gently without tearing it.

Close the saddle stitch section cover.

7

Pull the stapler section forward.

8

Rotate roller rotating knob C until the

3

blue indicator appears as shown
below.

Blue

Roller rotating

knob C

Remove the paper from the stapler

4

compiler.

Open the saddle stitch section cover.

5

Rotate roller rotating knob A in the

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direction of the arrow to move the
staple unit all the way forward.

Rotate the roller rotating
knob A until the triangle
mark and indicator are

Roller

rotating

knob A

10

Staple unit

Remove the staple box.

aligned as shown in the
illustration.

9

Raise the lever on the front edge of

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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.

Push in the staple box.

13

Push the staple box all
the way in until you hear
a "click".

Replace the front edge lever.

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Discarding punch waste (when a punch unit is installed)

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Press the detach button and separate

1

the saddle stitch finisher from the
machine.

Push in the stapler section.

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Close the front cover.

15

Push the saddle stitch finisher back

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onto the machine.

Caution

Replace the punch waste receptacle.

3

Make a test print or copy in staple
sort mode to verify that stapling
takes place correctly.

Caution

Gently pull the punch waste

2

receptacle forward and discard the
punch waste.

The saddle stitch finisher and the
machine are connected at the rear.
Exercise caution when pulling them
apart.

Empty the punch waste
receptacle into a
garbage bag or other
container, taking care
not to let punch waste
scatter.

10

Push the saddle stitch finisher back

4

onto the machine.

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

Note

Misfeed in the relay path

■

Grasp the hand hold on the center

1

cover and open the cover.

Remove the misfed paper from the

2

conveyor unit.

When a misfeed occurs, you can touch the [INFORMATION] key to display brief instructions for removing the
misfeed.

Remove the paper
slowly, taking care not to
tear it.

Close the center cover.

3

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Misfeed in the saddle stitch finisher

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Press the detach button and separate

1

the saddle stitch finisher from the
machine.

Caution

Remove any misfed paper from the

2

machine.

If there was no misfed paper in step 2,

3

pull roller rotating knob B on the
punch unit toward you and rotate it.
(Only when an optional punch unit is
installed.)

The saddle stitch finisher and the
machine are connected at the rear.
Exercise caution when pulling them
apart.

Roller rotating

knob B

Rotating roller rotating
knob B releases the
caught paper.

Remove the misfed paper.

5

Remove the paper
gently, taking care not to
tear it.

Close the top cover.

6

Remove any misfed paper from the

7

stapler compiler.

Remove the paper
gently, taking care not to
tear it.

Open the cover of the saddle stitch

8

section.

Open the top cover.

4

12

Remove the misfed paper.

9

Remove the paper
gently, taking care not to
tear it.

Open the front cover.

10

Rotate roller rotating knob D in the

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direction of the arrow.

Roller rotating knob D

Remove any misfed paper from the

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saddle stitch tray.

Remove the paper
gently, taking care not to
tear it.

Push the saddle stitch finisher back

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onto the machine.

Close the cover of the saddle stitch

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section.

Close the front cover.

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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 Cause and solution Page

Stapling position is not correct

The saddle stitch finisher does not
operate

Stapling does not take place
(including saddle stitch)

Incorrect punch position*

Punching does not take place*

"CALL FOR SERVICE.
CODE:F1-53." is displayed.

1

1

The staple function is not set correctly for the desired
staple position.

Check the possible staple positions and adjust appropriately.

The top cover or front cover of the saddle stitch finisher
is open.

Close all covers.

A message appears instructing you to remove paper from
the stapler compiler.

Remove all paper that remains in the stapler compiler as
explained in step 4 on page 9.

A message appears instructing you to check the staple
unit.

Remove the staple jam.

A message appears informing you that staples are
needed.

Replace the staple cartridge. Make sure that the staple box
has been installed.

Different widths of paper are mixed together.

Stapling of different widths of paper is not possible.

The paper is badly curled and is not stapled when output.

Some qualities and types of paper result in bad curling when
output. Remove the paper from the tray or the bypass tray,
turn it around to reverse the top and bottom, and reload it.

The punch function is not set for the desired punch
position.

Check the possible punch positions and adjust appropriately.

A message appears instructing you to check the punch
unit.

Discard the punch waste.

Different widths of paper are mixed together.

Punching of different widths of paper is not possible.

The paper is badly curled and is not punched when
output.

Some qualities and types of paper result in bad curling when
output. Remove the paper from the tray or the bypass tray,
turn it around to reverse the top and bottom, and reload it.

The cable between the machine and the saddle stitch
finisher is not connected.

Turn off the power of the machine, connect the cable on the
back of the saddle stitch finisher to the connector on the
machine, and then turn on the machine power.

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(step 4)

1

9

9

8

-

-

4

10

-

-

-

*1 When an optional punch unit is installed.

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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" that comes with the machine.

Added programs

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The following two programs are added to "DEVICE CONTROL" (page 12 of the "Key operator's guide"):

Disabling of finisher

This program is used to prohibit use of the saddle stitch finisher. The program is also used if the finisher fails.
When use of the finisher is prohibited, the staple function, saddle stitch function, punch function, and output
destination are grayed out.

Saddle stitch position adjust

This program is used to adjust the stapling position
(folding position) when the saddle stitch function is used.
The position can be shifted within a range of ±3.0 mm
from the base position in increments of 0.1 mm. When
"AUTOMATIC SADDLE STITCH" is disabled and
"SADDLE STITCH" is selected in "OUTPUT", the display
does not change to the pamphlet setting screen.

Position when
shifted to the "+"
side

Max. -3 mmMax. +3 mm

Position when
shifted to the "-"
side

1

2

Base position

Changed programs

■

The "OUTPUT TRAYS" and "INITIAL STATUS SETTINGS" programs are changed when the saddle stitch
finisher is installed.

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12

Output trays

A combination of output destinations can be
selected for copying, printing, and fax in "OUTPUT
TRAYS" in "DEVICE CONTROL". When the saddle
stitch finisher is installed, the combinations that can
be selected are as shown at right.

Selections Description

PATTERN 1 Copying: Offset tray

Printing: Center tray
Fax: Center tray

PATTERN 2 Copying: Center tray

Printing: Offset tray
Fax: Center tray

PATTERN 3 Copying: Center tray

Printing: Offset tray
Fax: Offset tray

PATTERN 4 Copying: Offset tray

Printing: Center tray
Fax: Offset tray

Note

If the machine does not have the fax function,
"PATTERN 3" and "PATTERN 4" do not
appear and the tray positions in "PATTERN
1" and "PATTERN 2" change.

Initial status settings

The stapling position when the copy settings are returned to the default settings can be selected. Select the
stapling position for the staple sort function in "OUTPUT" in "INITIAL STATUS SETTINGS" of the "COPY
FUNCTION SETTINGS".

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MEMO

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For Europe

SHARP ELECTRONICS (Europe) GmbH

Sonninstraße 3, D-20097 Hamburg

AR-F14N

Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper

PRINTED IN JAPAN