Staple sort function
The staple sort function sorts output into sets, staples each set, and delivers the sets to the tray.
The relations between the stapling positions, paper orientation, permitted paper sizes for stapling, and number of sheets
that can be stapled are shown below.
For original placement orientations, see "Original placement orientation (for the staple sort)" (page 2-33).
* You can insert 2 sheets of maximum 68 lbs. (200g/m
2
) as cover sheets and staple them. In such cases, you can subtract 2 from
the maximum number of sheets that can be stapled and use those many sheets.
Original placement orientation (for the staple sort)
When using the staple sort function, the original must be placed as shown below to enable stapling in the desired
position on the paper.
Stapling positions Vertically-oriented paper Horizontally-oriented paper
1 staple at top left
corner*
1
Applicable paper sizes
8-1/2" x 11", A4, B5, 16K
Number of sheets that can
be stapled:
Max. 50 sheets*
• Finisher
Applicable paper sizes
11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13-1/2",
8-1/2" x 13-2/5", 8-1/2" x 13",
8-1/2" x 11"R, A3, B4, A4R, B5R, 8K,
16KR
Number of sheets that can be stapled
11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13-1/2",
8-1/2" x 13-2/5", 8-1/2" x 13", A3, B4,
8K:
Max. 30 sheets*
8-1/2" x 11"R, A4R, B5R:
Max. 50 sheets*
• The number of sheets that can be stapled at once includes any covers and/or inserts that are inserted.
• When Mixed Size Original in the special modes is used with the "Same Width" setting, the maximum number of sheets that
can be stapled is 30 for a finisher regardless of the paper size.
Staple sort
Document feeder tray Document glass
One staple (top)