3-14SADDLE STITCH FINISHERThe saddle stitch finisher can automatically place two staples for centerline binding of prints or copies and fold themalong the centerline.An optional hole punching unit is available for installation into the finisher.Part namesSpecifications(Continued on next page)NOTES Do not press on the saddle stitch finisher (particularly the offset tray). Be careful about the offset tray during printing because the tray moves up and down. The saddle stitch finisher requires the installation of other peripheral devices in order to be functional and cannotbe installed together with some other devices. The table on page 8-4 shows the configurations which arecompatible.Name Saddle stitch finisher (9244)Number of trays 2Paper output Print face downTray system Upper tray: offset tray, Lower tray: saddle stitch trayTray capacityUpper tray:Non-stapling: Max. 1,000 sheets for 8-1/2" x 11" or A4 or smaller sizes (20 lbs. or 80g/m2 ), max. 500 sheets for 8-1/2" x 13" or B4 or larger sizes (20 lbs. or 80 g/m 2 )Stapling: Max. 50 stapled sets and max. 1,000 sheets for 8-1/2" x 11" or A4 or smallersizes (20 lbs. or 80 g/m 2), max. 30 stapled sets and max. 500 sheets for 8-1/2" x 13"or B4 or larger sizes (20 lbs. or 80 g/m 2 )Lower tray: Stapled print capacity is (6 - 10) sheets x 10 sets or (1 - 5) sheets x 20sets.Paper sizeUpper tray: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, 7-1/4" x10-1/2", 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"R, A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, A5RLower tray: max. 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3, B4, A4RPaper weight Upper tray: 16 to 54 lbs. or 60 to 205 g/m 2Lower tray: 17 to 34 lbs. or 64 to 80 g/m 2Paper types Upper tray: plain paper, thick paper, transparency filmLower tray: plain paper onlyTray full detection Provided in both traysOffset function Upper tray onlyPaper sizes for staplingUpper tray: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3,B4, A4, A4R, and B5Lower tray: 11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3, B4, and A4RSaddle stitched output is deliveredhere.Saddle stitch trayOutput which is stapled or offset willbe delivered to this tray.Offset tray Open the front cover andpull out this section toreplace the staplecartridge or to removejammed staples.Stapler sectionPaper to be stapled is stackedtemporarily.Stapler compilerOpen the front cover and pull out thissection for staple cartridge replacementor to remove jammed staples.Front coverOpen for misfeed removal.Top cover