Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unitIntroductionIf a staple jam occurs inside the stapler unit of the stacker/stapler, the control panel will displaythe location of the staple jam and a procedure to clear the staple jam. Follow the procedure onthe control panel to clear the staple jam. The procedure below describes how to clear a staple jaminside the stapler unit of the stacker/stapler.CAUTIONBe careful when you handle optional units that are attached to the machine. When you openthe door or cover of an optional unit to replace a staple cartridge, discard the punch waste, orclear paper jams or staple jams, prints may still be output if other optional units are operatingnormally, and are not involved in the paper or staple jam removal procedure.Clear a staple jamStep Action Illustration1 Open the front door of the stacker/stapler.2 Remove the paper waiting to be stapledfrom the output tray.3 Pull out the staple case.NOTEWhen the stapler unit is at theback and it is difficult to pull outthe staple case, turn the dial onthe bottom left-hand side to theleft to move the stapler unit.4 Push up the bracket on the staple case.4Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unitChapter 4 - Troubleshooting 43Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1