Sharp AR-M451N 3-24, Troubleshooting concerning the saddle stitch finisher, Problem, Check

SADDLE STITCH FINISHER

Troubleshooting (concerning the saddle stitch finisher)

Check the list below before calling for service.

Problem

Check

Solution or cause

The

saddle

stitch

Are any saddle stitch finisher covers open?

Close all covers. (See page 3-14.)

finisher

does

not

Message indicating need to remove paper

Remove all remaining paper from the stapler

operate.

from the stapler compiler displayed?

compiler referring to step 4 on page 3-20.

Message requesting check for the staple

Remove jammed staples. (See page 3-20.)

unit displayed?

Stapling

cannot

be

Message

requesting

adding

staples

Replace

the

staple

cartridge.

(See page

performed (including

3-19.) Check that a staple cartridge has been

displayed?

saddle stitch).

installed. (See page 3-20.)

Different size paper included?

Stapling cannot be performed onto different

size paper.

Stapled sets are not

Paper may be curled heavily depending on

stacked correctly or

Paper heavily curled?

the paper type and quality. Remove paper

some sheets in a set

from the paper tray or the bypass tray, turn it

are not stapled.

upside down, and load it again.

Punching

does

not

The punching function is not set for the

Check

the

positions

where

punching is

take

place

in

the

correct positions.

possible.

correct positions.*

Message requesting

check

for

punch

Dispose of punch scraps. (See page 3-21.)

module displayed?

Different size paper included?

Stapling cannot be performed onto different

size paper.

Cannot be punched.*

Some types and qualities of paper may curl

The paper

is badly

curled

and

is not

badly when printed on. Remove the paper

from the tray or bypass tray, turn it around to

punched.

reverse the top and bottom, and then place it

back in the tray.

* When a punch module is installed

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