741 JAN 2006Ver. 5.2DP-3510/3520/3530/4510/4520/4530/6010/6020/603011.3.2.3. Stapling Operation11.3.2.3.1. OutlineStaple operation is performed to staple specified sheets of paper using a stapler unit.The stapling position depends on the staple mode and paper size.When the Machine starts immediately after power-on, the Finisher Controller PCB drives the Slide Motor(M8) to return the Stapler Unit to the home position. The Stapler Unit starts moving toward the front of theStapler Frame. It stops when the Slide Home Position Sensor (PI18) on the Slide PCB located under theStapler Unit. Next, the Slide Motor is driven a specified number of pulses. The Stapler Unit moves to rearstandby position at the back of the Machine, entering the standby state.Table 2-004Fig. 2-023Sensor Symbol Connector Function RemarksSlide Home PositionSensorPI18 CN11-3 Detects the home position for thestapler moving back and forth—Staple Home PositionSensorPI19 CN11-4 Detects the home position for thestapling operationIn the staplerStaple Empty Sensor PI20 CN11-5 Detects presence or absence ofstaples in the cartridgeIn the staplerStaple Top PositionSensorPI21 CN11-6 Detects the staple top position In the staplerFunction Motor Symbol RemarksMoves the Stapler. Slide Motor M8 —Performs Stapling Operation. Staple/FoldMotorM7 —Slide Motor(M8)Paper StackStaplerLight-Shielding PlateSlide Home Position Sensor (PI18)(Deliver Direction)
