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Prelaunch Training/Review
Status Indicator RAPs
12-965 Staple Near Empty
ï The Low Staple Switch detected Low Staple at Power On and Interlock Close.
ï The Low Staple Switch detected Low Staple at Staple Head Close.
Procedure
Install a new Staple Cartridge loaded with staples. +5VDC measured between the Finisher
PWB p/j (+) and Finisher PWB Chassis (-).
YN
Replace the Finisher PWB (PL 17.13).
+5VDC measured between the Stapler Assembly p/j (+) and Finisher PWB Chassis (-).
YN
Check the wire between the Stapler Assembly p/j and the Finisher PWB p/j for an open
circuit or poor contact.
Check the wire between the Stapler Assembly p/j and the Finisher PWB p/j and between the
Stapler Assembly p/j and Finisher PWB p/j for an open circuit or poor contact.
If no problems are found, replace the Stapler Assembly (PL 17.9).
If the problem continues, replace the Finisher PWB (PL 17.13).
Figure 1 Low Staple Sensor CD
Figure 2 Finisher PWB