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Staple Center Position Adjustment: Adjusting the Center Position of Staples

Adjust the center position of staples determined by Saddle Stitcher SD-506 to reduce misalignment between the staple and the center of the paper.

  • Make this adjustment after completing [Saddle Stitcher Adjustment] - [Staple Paper Width Adj.].

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

  2. Press [Finisher Adjustment], [Saddle Stitcher Adjustment], and [Staple Center Position Adjustment] in sequence.

  3. Press [Print Mode].

  4. Load the desired paper into a tray, then select that tray.

  5. Press Start on the control panel.

    A sample pattern will be output.

    • Without the saddle stitcher tray withdrawn, the machine does not start printing even if Start on the control panel is pressed. Be sure to withdraw the saddle stitcher tray.

  6. Measure the difference (a) between the center line and the position of staples.

    Allowance: a = 0 mm ± 2 mm
    [1] Center line of paper [2] Center position of staples

  7. If any adjustment is required, press [Exit PrintMode] to return to the [Staple Center Position Adjustment] screen.

  8. Use the touch panel keypad to enter the set value.

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

    • Press [Set] to change the current value.

    • Adjustment Range: -20 ([To move closer to paper center (fold)]) to +20 ([To move away from paper center (fold)]) (1 step = 0.1 mm)

  9. Repeat steps 3 to 8 until the desired result is obtained.

  10. Press [Return].

    The screen returns to the [Saddle Stitcher Pos. Adj. Menu] screen.