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When a Message Appears Chapter 6
3. When the Message “The Staple Cartridge is empty.” Appears
The message shown on the left appears when the
staples are running out.
Replace the Staple Cartridge with a new one by
following the procedure given below.

Replacing the Staple Cartridge

Grasping the Lock Release Lever, slide the
Staple Sorter away from the copier.
Open the Stapler Door.
While pushing up the Staple Cartridge
Release Lever, pull the Staple Cartridge out
of its port.
Pull the staple sheet about 3 cm out of the
new Staple Cartridge and break off that
portion.
NOTE
Check that no portion of the staple sheet hangs
out of the Cartridge. Break off any portion of the
sheet that hangs out of the Cartridge.
Insert the new Staple Cartridge until a click
is heard.
Close the Stapler Door and slide the Staple
Sorter back against the copier.
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