The Konica Minolta magicolor 5550/5570 Staple Finisher is an optional accessory designed to enhance the document output capabilities of the Konica Minolta magicolor 5550 and 5570 printers. This finisher enables advanced functions such as job separation, offset printing, and stapled printing, significantly improving document management and presentation.
Function Description:
The primary function of the Staple Finisher is to provide professional finishing options for printed documents. It integrates seamlessly with the printer to automatically sort, offset, and staple print jobs, reducing manual post-processing time and effort.
- Job Separation: The finisher can separate different print jobs or sets of documents, making it easier to distinguish and retrieve completed tasks. This is particularly useful in multi-user environments or when printing multiple copies of different documents.
- Offset Printing: This feature allows the finisher to output each copy or set of documents slightly shifted from the previous one on the output tray. This visual separation helps users quickly identify and pick up individual sets without confusion. The offset function is available when the output tray is set to "Main Tray."
- Stapled Printing: The most prominent feature is the ability to staple documents. The finisher can staple sets of 2 to 30 pages (or 3 to 60 pages when double-sided printing is used). This eliminates the need for manual stapling, ensuring a neat and professional finish for reports, presentations, and other multi-page documents. For stapled printing, the "Collate" option in the printer driver must be activated, and the "Collate" setting in the application should be unchecked to avoid double collation.
Important Technical Specifications:
The finisher supports various media types and sizes, with specific capacities for its sub and main output trays depending on the printing mode.
- Part Number: The Staple Finisher itself has part number A01F0Y1. The staple cartridge, which is included with a new finisher, has part number 4623361 and a capacity of 5000 staples.
- Media Compatibility:
- Plain Paper (60 – 90 g/m²) and Recycled Paper:
- Non Sort/Sort/Group Mode: Main tray capacity of 500 sheets (250* for media longer than 300mm), Sub tray capacity of 100 sheets (50* for media longer than 300mm).
- Sort Offset/Group Offset Mode: Main tray capacity of 500 sheets or 50 sets (250* or 25 sets* for media longer than 300mm). Sub tray is not supported for offset printing.
- Sort Staple Mode: Main tray capacity of 400 sheets or 40 sets (200* or 20 sets* for media longer than 300mm). Sub tray is not supported for stapling.
- Postcard, Envelope, Glossy Paper, Label, Letterhead (Max. Paper size: 216x356mm, Min. Paper size: 92x148mm): Main tray capacity of 20 sheets, Sub tray capacity of 20 sheets for Non Sort/Sort/Group mode.
- Thick Paper 1 (91 - 150 g/m²): Main tray capacity of 20 sheets, Sub tray capacity of 20 sheets for Non Sort/Sort/Group mode.
- Thick Paper 2 (151 – 210 g/m²): Main tray capacity of 20 sheets, Sub tray capacity of 20 sheets for Non Sort/Sort/Group mode.
- Stapling Capacity: The finisher can staple 2 to 30 sheets per set. For high-density images, this is limited to 20 sheets x 20 sets.
- Storage Requirement: To ensure full finisher functionality, a Hard Drive (Part Nr. HD: A08D0W1) or a CF card (Part Nr. CF: 3rd Party solution) with a capacity above 512 MB is required.
Usage Features:
The Staple Finisher's features are accessible and configurable through various interfaces:
- Windows Printer Driver: After installation, the finisher and output tray unit must be declared within the Windows printer driver's "Properties/Configure" tab. If connected via TCP/IP, the "REFRESH" button should be used. Otherwise, "Output Tray Unit" under "Device Options" needs to be enabled.
- Driver Settings for Offset Function: In the "Layout" tab of the printer driver, selecting "Offset(Z)" will enable the offset function. This will cause each copy to be slightly shifted on the main output tray.
- Driver Settings for Stapled Printing: To staple documents, navigate to the "Layout" tab, set "Staple" to "On," and select "Output Tray/Main Tray" for stapling. The sub output tray does not support stapling.
- Printer Menu Settings: The printer's control panel menu provides additional settings related to the finisher. Under the "Paper menu," when "Finishing" is activated, users can select the output tray (Sub Tray or Main Tray), enable "Offset," and activate "Stapling." "Job Separation" can also be turned ON/OFF, which causes printed jobs to be slightly shifted on the main output tray. Job separation is available only when "Sub Tray" or "Stapling" is disabled and supports Plain, Recycled, and Letterhead paper within specific size ranges (182 to 216 mm width, 257 to 356 mm length).
- PageScope Web Connection: The PageScope Web connection interface allows administrators to select the output tray and enable/disable job separation. These settings are typically only changeable in administration mode; in public or registered mode, they are shown but cannot be altered.
Maintenance Features:
Maintenance primarily involves the replacement of the staple cartridge and careful handling during installation.
- Staple Cartridge Replacement: The staple cartridge (Part Number 4623361) has a capacity of 5000 staples. The procedure for changing the staple cartridge involves opening the stapler cover, removing the old cartridge, and aligning the new one. Detailed instructions are provided in the mc 55x0 User Guide (Page 163).
- Installation and Handling: During installation, specific care must be taken to avoid damaging internal components.
- The gears (1) are exposed, so users must be careful not to grab or hit them.
- The transport roller and springs (2) are sensitive; firmly grabbing them can reduce their performance.
- When handling the staple finisher, it is crucial to grab it only in the areas indicated in the illustrations to prevent damage.
- Packing Materials: All packing tapes and materials must be removed from the connectors and the exterior of the finisher before use.
The Konica Minolta magicolor 5550/5570 Staple Finisher is an essential addition for users seeking to automate and professionalize their document output, offering robust stapling, sorting, and offset capabilities that streamline workflow and enhance document presentation.
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