Corner Stapler

The stapling operation is driven by the edge/booklet stapler motor [A] inside the stapler unit. The stapler is provided with a stapler end sensor [B] and staple cartridge set sensor [C].

  • When the staple cartridge is inserted, and actuator is pushed into the gap of the cartridge set sensor to signal ON.
  • If the stapler signals staple end, or staple cartridge set sensor OFF, this triggers an alert on the operation panel that the cartridge is out of staples or out of the machine.
  • If the stapler detects staples out during a job, this triggers the staples out message on the operation panel and the job stops.

If a staple jams the stapling mechanism, bracket lever [A] slides in the direction of the arrow so the jammed staple can be removed from the staple cartridge.

Staple Cutting

This stapler can staple a stack up to 100 sheets thick, so long staples are used. The staples are bent and trimmed to prevent them from overlapping on smaller stacks that are stapled. The excess length of the staples is trimmed during the staple operation.

  • The metal trimmed from the staples falls into the staple trimmings tray [A]. At the end of the job, the solenoid on the side of the stapler opens a lever and the staple trimmings fall into the trimmings hopper.
  • The staple trimmings hopper full sensor [B] below the hopper signals when the hopper is full, and then triggers a message on the operation panel to alert the operator that the hopper needs to be emptied. The hopper capacity is about 15,000 trimmed scraps.

Corner Stapler Movement

Stapler [A], driven by the stapler movement motor [B], operates in four staple modes. The stapler, supported on a rod, is driven by a belt that moves the stapler to the front and rear. The stapler home position is at the front, and when stapling at two locations, it staples first at the front and then moves to rear to staple at the rear. The position of the stapler is monitored by the stapler movement HP sensor [C].

Corner Stapler Rotation

When diagonal-stapling at one corner, after the stapler moves to the stapling position it is rotated before it staples. The rotation is performed by the stapler rotation motor [A].