# FINISHER (100-SHEET STAPLING)

## Overview

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

### Function names

Tap the name to make its details pop up.

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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, 12" × 18", 11" × 17", 8-1/2" × 14" and 8-1/2" × 13" sizes).
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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 finisher (100-sheet stapling) cannot be installed simultaneously with a saddle finisher.

### Supplies

The finisher (100-sheet stapling) requires the following staple cartridge:
Staple cartridge (approx. 5000 staples per cartridge × three cartridges) MX-SCX2

### Replacing the cartridge

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.

### Discarding staple waste

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

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