# SADDLE FINISHER

## Overview

This includes the offset function that outputs sorted sheets of paper while staggering each set of paper, the staple sort function that staples each set of prints, the saddle stitch function that staples the centre of the sheets and folds the sheets in half, and the paper folding function that folds paper in half.
Installing an optional hole punch module allows you to punch holes in printed paper.

### Function names

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Staple compiler
This temporarily stacks paper to be stapled.
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Output tray
Stapled and offset output is delivered to this tray.
The tray is slidable. Extend the tray for printing on large-size paper (A3W, A3, B4, SRA3, 13" x 19", 12" × 18", 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14", 8-1/2" × 13" sizes).
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Saddle stitch tray
Saddle-stitched output is delivered to this tray.
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Top cover
Open this cover to remove a paper misfeed.
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Front cover
Open this cover to replace the staple cartridge or remove a staple jam.

- Do not place heavy objects on the finisher or press down on the finisher (100-sheet stapling).
- Exercise caution when you turn on the power and when printing is taking place, as the tray may move up and down.
- A saddle finisher cannot be installed simultaneously with a finisher.

### Supplies

The saddle finisher requires the following staple cartridge:

###### Finisher unit

Staple cartridge (approx. 5000 staples per cartridge × three cartridges) MX-SCX2

###### Saddle stitch unit

Staple cartridge (approx. 2,000 staples per cartridge × four cartridges) MX-SCX3

### Replacing the cartridge (finisher unit)

When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, a message will appear in the operation panel. Follow the operation procedure to replace the staple cartridge.

1. #### Open the front cover

2. #### Squeeze the green parts of the staple case and pull the case up and then out

3. #### Remove the empty staple cartridge

   When staples remain, the staple cartridge cannot be removed.

4. #### Insert a new staple cartridge into the staple case

   Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.

5. #### Install a staple case

   Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.

6. #### Close the front cover

   Make a proof copy in staple sort function to verify that stapling takes place correctly.

### Replacing the cartridge (saddle stitch unit)

When the staple cartridge runs out of staples, a message will appear in the operation panel. Follow the operation procedure to replace the staple cartridge.
Before starting this procedure, remove all output from the output tray of the saddle finisher. Do not replace removed output back in the output tray.

1. #### Open the front cover

2. #### Grasp the handle on the saddle stitch unit and pull it slowly out until it stops

3. #### Lower the staple case release lever and remove the staple case

   Pull the staple case out to the left.
   Replace both staple cartridges.

4. #### Press the lock button to open the release lever

5. #### Remove the empty staple cartridge

   Press the lock button to open the release lever.

6. #### Install a new staple cartridge

   Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.

7. #### Press the lock button to open the release lever

8. #### Push the staple case firmly back in

   Align of the staple case with of the unit.
   Push the staple case in until it clicks into place.

9. #### Push the saddle stitch unit in

10. #### Close the front cover

    Make a test print or copy using the saddle stitch function to verify that stapling takes place correctly.

### Discarding staple waste (finisher unit)

When a finisher is used for stapling, staple waste is produced.
The staple waste is collected in the staple waste box.
Follow the steps below to discard staple waste.

1. #### Open the front cover

2. #### Grasp the tab of the staple waste box, gently pull out the box, and discard the staple waste

   - Do not put your fingers into the staple waste box. The staples may prick and injure your fingers.
   - Do not discard the staple waste in a plastic bag. The staples may create holes in the bag.

3. #### Replace the staple waste box

   Make sure that the staple waste box is replaced correctly.

4. #### Close the front cover

### Discarding paper waste

When folded paper is trimmed in trimmer settings, paper waste is generated.
Paper waste is collected in the paper waste box.
Follow the operation procedure to remove paper waste.
Using the trimmer function trims a side drop at the time of folding, creating a neat finish.

1. #### Open the front cover

2. #### Grasp the paper waste box handle, gently pull out the box, and discard the paper waste

   Discard the paper waste into a plastic bag or other container, being careful not to let any waste scatter.

3. #### Gently push the box back in

4. #### Close the front cover

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