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Staple Pitch Adjustment: Adjusting the Staple Pitch

Adjust staple pitch in Saddle Stitcher SD-506 to reduce misalignment and skew in paper.

Objects of Adjustment: Offset for All Size, SRA3 , A3 , B4 , SRA4 , A4 , B5 , 12 18 , 11 17 , 8.5 14 , 8.5 11 , 8.125 13.25 , 8.5 13 , 8.25 13 , 8 13 , 8K , 16K , Custom (380 - 463 mm), Custom (257 - 379 mm)

  • 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], [Saddle Stitcher Adjustment], and [Staple Pitch Adjustment] in sequence.

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

  4. Press [Print Mode].

  5. Load the paper with the size to be adjusted, then select that tray.

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    • Without the saddle stitcher tray withdrawn, the machine does not start printing even if Start on the control panel is pressed.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

  7. Check the staple pitch (a) of the sample.

    Allowance: a = b/2 mm ± 2 mm

  8. If any adjustment is required, press [Exit PrintMode] to return to the [Staple Pitch Adjustment] screen.

  9. 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 shorten]) to +20 ([To lengthen]) (1 step = 1.0 mm)

  10. Repeat steps 4 to 9 until the desired result is obtained.

    • Available range of the adjustment varies depending on paper sizes. The minimum value is subject to the traveling range of stapler, while the maximum value requires that the exit guides and stapler do not interfere in the saddle stitcher.

    B5 : Setting unavailable (91 mm fixed)

    B4 : -20 mm to +20 mm (108.5 mm to 148.5 mm)

    A4 : -14 mm to +14 mm (91 mm to 119 mm)

    A3 : -20 mm to +16.5 mm (128.5 mm to 165 mm)

  11. Press [Return].

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