Sharp AR M620U User Manual

FINISHER AND SADDLE STITCH FINISHER
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 Original orientation when using the staple sort or punch function
When using the staple sort or punch function, the original must be placed in the following orientations to enable
stapling or punching in the desired position on the paper.

 Saddle stitch function (only 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.

 Hole punching...

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Finishing modes and finisher functions
Touch the [OUTPUT] key on the main screen of copy mode to display the screen that allows selection of sort, staple
sort, group function, centreline stapling, and the output tray.
[GROUP] key (See page 3-4.)
When Group is selected, copies will be grouped by
page.
[STAPLE SORT] key (See page 3-4.)
When Staple Sort is selected, sorted sets will be
stapled and delivered to the offset tray. (They will
not be offset stacked.) Select...

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Staple cartridge replacement and staple jam removal
When a finisher is installed, a message will appear when the staple cartridge runs out of staples or a staple jam
occurs.
Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge or remove jammed staples.

 Replacing the cartridge in the finisher
1Open the front cover of the finisher.
2Lower the blue lever in the stapler and
slide out the staple cartridge.
3Pull the empty staple case straight up and
out of...

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 Replacing the cartridge in the saddle stitch finisher
Only when the saddle stitch finisher (AR-F16) is installed.
1Open the lower cover of the saddle stitch
finisher.
When an optional
inserter is installed,
open the front cover of
the inserter before
opening the lower cover
of the finisher.
2Slide out the saddle stitch unit carefully
toward the front.
3(1) Grasp the grip of the saddle staple
holder and pull it out.
(2) While still grasping the grip, rotate...

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 Removing a staple jam in the finisher
1Perform steps 1 to 2 of the procedure for
Replacing the cartridge in the finisher
on page 3-7.
2Holding the knob, lower part (A).
3Remove any jammed staples. 
4Holding the knob, return part (A) to its
original position.
5Return the staple case to its original
position.
Insert the cartridge all
the way in until it clicks
into place.
6Close the front cover of the finisher.
NOTE
Do not touch the stapling area.
The stapler...

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 Removing a staple jam in the saddle stitch finisher
1Perform steps 1 to 3 of the procedure for
Replacing the cartridge in the saddle
stitch finisher on page 3-8.
2Remove the empty staple case.
3Whiles pushing down on lever (A), pull up
knob 
(B) .
4Remove any jammed staples, and then
return knob 
(B) to its original position.
Be sure to remove any
strips of staples.
5Return the staple case to its original
position.
6Return the saddle stitch holder and the...

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Removing a misfeed
When a misfeed occurs, remove the misfed paper as explained below.




 
General procedure for the finisher and saddle stitch finisher
1Gently move the finisher/saddle stitch
finisher away from the machine while
pressing the button.
When an inserter is
installed,  separate the
inserter from the
machine while pressing
on the inserter button.
2Remove the misfed paper from the main
unit.
After removing the
misfed paper, perform
steps 1 and 3 on...

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11Remove the misfed paper.
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
12Close the entrance cover of the saddle
stitch unit.
13Turn the right-hand knob   counter
clockwise. Then, push the left-hand knob
 and turn it clockwise.
14Remove any paper misfed on the exit side
of the saddle stitch unit.
Be careful not to tear the
misfed paper during
removal.
15Open the exit cover of the saddle stitch
unit and remove any misfed paper.
Be careful not to tear...

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Troubleshooting finisher/saddle stitch finisher problems
Check the list below before calling for service.
* When a hole punch module is installedProblem Check Solution or cause
Stapling position is
not correct
(including saddle
stitch).Stapling position not set properly?Check the stapling position setting. (See page
3-4.)
The finisher/saddle
stitch finisher does
not operate.Are any finisher/saddle stitch finisher
covers open?Close all covers. (See step 7 on page...

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INSERTER
The inserter enables blank sheets or printed sheets to be added to copy and print output as covers or inserts
without printing. The inserter also allows feeding of heavy paper that cannot be fed from the other trays.
Printed output can also be fed one set at a time from the inserter for stapling or punching without performing
stapling or staple sorting finishing (see Loading paper (page 3-15)).
When feeding from the inserter for pamphlet copying (page 5-6), cover or insert copying (page...