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General Problems
THE FINISHER/SADDLE FINISHER DOES NOT 
OPERATE
Check Solution
Does a message appear indicating 
that you need to remove paper from 
the stapler compiler?
■ Remove all remaining paper from the stapler compiler.
Have functions been disabled by the 
administrator?
■ Check with your administrator.  
Some functions may have been disabled in the setting mode.
STAPLING DOES NOT TAKE PLACE (INCLUDING 
SADDLE STITCH)
Check Solution
Does a message appear instructing 
you to check the staple unit?
■ Remove jammed staples.
► Maintenance (page 6)
Does a message appear instructing 
you to add staples?
■ Replace the staple cartridge. 
Do not forget to replace the staple case.
► Maintenance (page 6)
Is a different width of paper mixed in? ■ To perform mixed size stapling, using paper of the same width and select the 
[Same Width] setting. 
Stapling is not possible when paper of different widths are mixed together. When 
copying, select [Same Width] for [Mixed Size Original] in [Others].
Are there more sheets than can be 
stapled at once?
■ For the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled, see "SPECIFICATIONS" 
in Start Guide.
Is a paper size that cannot be stapled 
included in the print job?
■ For paper sizes that can be stapled, see "SPECIFICATIONS" in Start Guide.
Is the paper type setting of the tray 
selected in the printer driver set to a 
paper type that cannot be stapled?
■ You must check the paper types that are set on the machine, and select a paper 
tray that is set to paper* that can be used for staple printing. 
Click the [Tray Status] button in [Paper Source] tab of the printer properties 
window and check the paper type setting of each tray. 
*Stapling is not possible on labels, tab paper, glossy paper, transparency film, or 
envelopes. In addition, if "Disable Staple" is selected in the user type, stapling will 
not be possible.