Booklet maker staple operation
The stacker unit provides 1-point front stapling, 1-point rear stapling, and 2-point stapling. The booklet
stapler provides 2-point center stapling.
Figure 1-167 Location of the staplers
Stapler unit
Stitcher unit
(front, rear stitch staples)
Stapler unit
●
The staple motor (M41) rotates the cam one turn for stapling. The macro computer (IC101) on
the stacker controller PCA controls the motor.
●
The staple home-position sensor detects the home position of the cam. When the staple home-
position sensor is off, the stacker controller PCA rotates the staple motor forward until the sensor
turns on, moving the staple cam to its original position.
●
The staple sensor detects presence of a staple cartridge and of staples in the cartridge.
194 Chapter 1 Theory of operation ENWW
To Next Page
Loading...