Sharp Ar-m 351 Manual

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3 FINISHER
The finisher can deliver collated sets either stapled or unstapled. Unstapled sets can be offset stacked from the
previous set for easy separation of the sets.
Part names
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.
Supplies
AR-SC1 staple cartridges must be used for this finisher. The cartridge
package contains three cartridges approx. 3000 staples each.
NOTES

Do not put pressure on the finisher (particularly each tray).


Do not place anything on...

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Finisher functions

 Sort mode
Sorted sets will be delivered.

 Offset mode
 Group mode
Groups of prints or copies of the same page will be
delivered.
Sets will move from side to side so that each set or
group will be offset from the previous set or group
for easy separation. The offset function can only be
used in the offset tray.
Stapled sets will not be offset.

 Staple sort mode
Collated sets will be stapled and delivered to the offset tray. The stapling positions,...

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Using the finisher functions
When the [OUTPUT] key on the main screen of copy mode is touched, a screen for selecting the sort/group/staple
sort functions and selecting an exit tray will appear. As a selection is made, the touch key for the selection will be
highlighted.
(1) [GROUP] key (See page 3-8.)
When Group is selected, all copies of the same
original will be grouped.
(2) [STAPLE SORT] key (See page 3-8.)
When Staple Sort is selected, sorted sets will be
stapled and delivered to the...

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Staple cartridge replacement
When the staple cartridge becomes empty, the message Add staples. will appear in the message display of the
operation panel.
Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge.
1Open the front cover.
2Turn the staple unit to face up.
3Pull the release lever for the staple box
and remove the box.
4Remove the empty staple cartridge from
the staple box.
5Insert a new staple cartridge into the
staple box aligning the arrow of the staple
cartridge with that...

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 Checking the staple unit
If the message CHECK THE STAPLER UNIT or CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR STAPLER JAM appears,
follow the procedure below.
1Open the finisher compiler.
Release the latch to
open the finisher
compiler.
2Remove the misfed paper from the stapler
compiler.
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
3Close the finisher compiler.
4Open the finisher front cover.
5Turn the staple unit to face up.
6Pull the release lever for the staple box
and remove the box....

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Misfeed in the finisher
When a misfeed occurs in the finisher, remove the misfed paper following the procedure below.
1Remove the misfed paper from the output
area.
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
2Open the finisher top cover.
Move the tab in the
direction of the arrow as
shown in the illustration
to open the top cover.
3Remove the misfed paper.
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
After removing the
paper, press down on
the top cover to close it....

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Troubleshooting finisher problems
Check the list below before calling for service.
Problem Check Solution or cause
The finisher does
not operate.Are any finisher covers open? Close all covers.
Message indicating need to remove
paper from the stapler compiler
displayed?Open the finisher
as described in
step 4 on page
3-12 and remove
all paper from the
stapler compiler.
Stapling cannot be
performed.Is a CHECK THE STAPLER UNIT or
CHECK STAPLER POSITION OR
STAPLER JAM message displayed?Check...

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SADDLE STITCH FINISHER
The saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centreline binding of prints or copies and fold them
along the centreline.
An optional hole punching unit is available for installation into the finisher.
Part names
Specifications
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NOTES

Do not press on the saddle stitch finisher (particularly the offset tray).

Be careful about the offset tray during printing because the tray moves up and down.

The saddle stitch finisher requires the...

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*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.
Specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice.
Supplies
AR-SC2 staple cartridges must be used for this finisher. The cartridge package
contains three cartridges...

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Staple sort mode
Collated sets of prints or copies will be stapled and delivered to the offset tray. When saddle stitching is selected,
the prints or copies will be stapled at the centre and delivered to the saddle stitch tray. The stapling positions,
orientation, paper size for stapling, and stapling capacity are shown below.




 
Original orientation when using the staple sort or punch function
When using the staple sort or punch function, the original must be placed...