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Exit Guide Paper Width Adj.: Adjusting the Width of Exit Guides of the Finisher

Make adjustment if non-stapled output into main tray is misaligned. Adjust front and back positions of exit guide unit for output alignment.

Objects of Adjustment: Offset for All Size, SRA3 , A3 , SRA4 , A4 , A4 , A5 , B4 , B5 , 8K , 16K , 12  18 , 11  17 , 9  11 , 8.5  11 , 8.5  11 , 8.5  14 , 8  13 , 8.12  13.2 , 8.5  13 , 8.25  13 , 13  19 , B5 , A6 /Postcard, SRA4 , B6 , 5.5  8.5 , 16K , Custom (380 to 488 mm), Custom (220 to 379 mm), Custom (148 to 219 mm)

  • This adjustment is effective only for paper whose width in the crosswise direction is 182 mm or more (B5 ) for straight delivery, or 210 mm or more (A4 ) for shift delivery. Adjustment to paper of smaller sizes that does not involve output alignment operation (A5 , B6 , 5.5 8.5 ) does not take effect.

  • Be sure to complete [Staple Finisher(Main) Adj.] - [Staple Paper Width Adj.] before performing this adjustment.

  • If a numeric value is specified for [Offset for All Size], it is applied to all paper sizes. With a specific paper size selected,the set value becomes the sum of the entered value and the value previously specified for [Offset for All Size].

  1. Press [Adjustment] on the [MACHINE] screen to display the [Adjustment Menu] screen.

  2. Press [Finisher Adjustment], [Staple Finisher Adjustment], [Staple Finisher(Main) Adj.], and [Exit Guide Paper Width Adj.] in sequence.

  3. Select the size to be adjusted using [] or []. 

  4. Press [Print Mode].

  5. Load the paper size selected in step 3, then select that tray. If [Offset Sort] is selected in step 6, select paper size of 210 mm or more (A4 ).

  6. For [Output Setting], select [Sort] or [Offset Sort].

  7. Press Start on the control panel.

    A sample pattern will be output.

  8. Check the misalignment (a) of the sheets delivered to the primary (main) tray.

    Check the misalignment between printed paper and exit guides in operation to estimate the adjustment amount.
    Allowance: a = within +1 mm from paper width

  9. Press [Exit PrintMode] to return to the [Exit Guide Paper Width Adjustment] screen.

  10. If any adjustment is required, use the touch panel keypad to enter the set value.

    • Adjustment Range: -50 ([Wide]) to +50 ([Narrow]) (1 step = 0.1 mm)

    • Use [+/-] to specify the value to be positive or negative.

    • If the adjusted width is too narrow, printed paper may be misaligned in the paper feed direction.

  11. Press [Set] to change the setting with the Current Data.

  12. Repeat steps 4 to 11 until the desired result is obtained.

  13. Press [Return].

    The screen returns to the [Staple Finisher(Main) Adjustment Menu] screen.