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Furthermore, Océ reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Edition 2013-06 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
Notes for the reader Notes for the reader Introduction This manual helps you to use the Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1. The manual contains a description of the product and guidelines to use and operate the Finisher-AK1/ Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1. Definition Attention-Getters Parts of this manual require your special attention.
The stapler waste box contains the residual material that occurs when the staples are cut to the required length. Chapter 2 - Parts and their functions Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
• No staple: Each set is shifted 20 mm (3/4"), except for A4R media. For A4R, the set is shifted 15 mm (0.6") Chapter 3 - Use the stacker/stapler Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
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Upper Left Upper Left Upper Right Upper Right Lower Right Lower Right Lower Left Lower Left Chapter 3 - Use the stacker/stapler Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
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The pages are folded and stapled in the centre to form a booklet. to form a booklet. Chapter 3 - Use the stacker/stapler Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
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The illustration on the left shows the distance for two holes. The illustration on the right shows the distance for four holes. Chapter 3 - Use the stacker/stapler Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
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• When stapling is required, the trays will be filled to their normal capacity (3,000 sheets). Chapter 3 - Use the stacker/stapler Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
The joggers will never be active. This can be recommen- ded if the joggers cause pollution on the prints, for ex- ample. Chapter 3 - Use the stacker/stapler Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
A red staple icon indicates that one of the staple cartridges is empty. The printer stops when a job requires staples from the empty staple cartridge. Chapter 3 - Use the stacker/stapler Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
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When the staple icon is orange or red, go to the [Printer] section of the [System] view to check which staple cartridge must be refilled. Chapter 3 - Use the stacker/stapler Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
Hold the cover of the staple case by its left and right sides Lift the cover and slide the cover off. Chapter 3 - Use the stacker/stapler Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
A1 or A2. The illustration below shows an overview of all the error locations. [6] The error locations Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
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The steps 12 to 19 are only applicable when the Saddle Finisher is installed. Order Location label Front door Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Operation Guide Finisher-AK1, Saddle Finisher-AK2, Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1: VarioPrint (VP) 110, VP120, VP135 - Edition 2013-06...
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Labels inside the stacker/stapler Order Location label Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Introduction If a paper jam occurs in the top cover of the stacker/stapler (Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2), the control panel will display the location of the paper jam and the procedure to clear the paper jam.
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If you do so accidentally, follow the procedures to turn OFF the main power switches of the attached optional equip- ments and the machine, and then back ON. Remove any jammed paper. Open the guide (F-A4). Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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If you do so acci- dentally, follow the proce- dures to turn OFF the main power switches of the attach- ed optional units and the ma- chine, and then back ON. Remove any jammed paper. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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Follow the instructions on the control panel. NOTE The screen that indicates the lo- cations of the paper jam is dis- played until the paper jam is completely solved. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
Step Action Illustration Open the front door of the stacker/stapler. Open the guide (F-B1). Turn the dial (F-B2) in the direction of the arrow (clockwise). Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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When you close the front door of the stacker/stapler, be care‐ ful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury. Follow the instructions on the control panel. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
Open the front door of the stacker/stapler. Open the guide (F-C1). Turn the upper dial (F-C2) in the direction of the arrow (clockwise), to feed the jam- med paper to the guide (F-C1). Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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If the lamp is OFF, proceed to step 9. Remove any jammed paper protruding from the booklet tray. NOTE If the optional trimmer (Booklet Trimmer-D1) is attached, re- move any jammed paper pro- truding from the feeding belt. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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While pushing in the dial (F-C7), turn it in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) until the lamp turns off. Remove any jammed paper. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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When you close the front door of the stacker/stapler, be care‐ ful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury. Follow the instructions on the control panel. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
Push up the bracket on the staple case. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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Close the front door of the stacker/stapler. CAUTION When you close the front door of the stacker/stapler, be care‐ ful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
Clear a staple jam Step Action Illustration Open the front door of the stacker/stapler. Pull out the saddle stitch unit (F-C4). Pull out the staple case from the saddle stitch unit. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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NOTE When you return the staple case, always make sure to insert the staple case until the arrows are aligned as shown in the il- lustration. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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Close the front door of the stacker/stapler. CAUTION When you close the front door of the stacker/stapler, be care‐ ful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury. Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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Clear a staple jam in the saddle stitch unit Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 13" x 19.2")): ue is applied to the lower 1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height). tray capacity. Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTRR, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mm to 304.8 mm x 457.2 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 12" x 18")): 1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height). Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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297 mm x 432 mm (8.3" x 8.5" or 8.5" x 7.2" to 8.5" x 17")): 1,500 sheets/200 sets (or 216 mm (8.5") in height) NOTE For coated media, the maximum number of sheets is 1,000. Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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Dimensions (H x W x D) 1,239 mm x 800 mm x 792 mm (48.8" x 31.3" x 31.2") NOTE When the extension tray is pulled out, the width is 890 mm (35 3/8"). Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 13" x 19.2")): ue is applied to the lower 1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height). tray capacity. Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTRR, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mm to 304.8 mm x 457.2 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 12" x 18")): 1,000 sheets (or 147 mm (5.8") in height). Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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297 mm x 432 mm (8.3" x 8.5" or 8.5" x 7.2" to 8.5" x 17")): 1,500 sheets/200 sets (or 216 mm (8.5") in height) NOTE For coated media, the maximum number of sheets is 1,000. Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182 mm to 297 mm x 432 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x 17")) ¹ 210 mm (8.3") when you use the corner staple mode. Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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Number of punch holes, hole diame- • Two holes: 6.5 mm (0.26") • Four holes: 6.5 mm (0.26") Distance between punch holes • Two holes: 80 mm (3.15") • Four holes: 80 mm (3.15") Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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Approximately 6,000 sheets NOTE The figure can differ depending on the sur- rounding environment, paper type, and paper weight Power source From the stacker/stapler Dimensions Inside the stacker/stapler Weight Approximately 3 kg (6.6 lb) Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
Optional accessories Optional accessories Staple N1 [7] Staple N1 A case that holds staples for the Staple mode. Staple P1 [8] Staple P1 A case that holds staples for the Saddle stitch mode. Appendix A - Miscellaneous Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
Saddle stitch unit..........45 Sort by page.............14 Stapler unit............43 Sort by set............14 Staples Stapling.............15 Saddle stitch unit..........25 Stapler unit............23 Stapling..............15 Generic naming in User Interfaces......7 Generic naming of accessories.......7 Labels of error locations........30 Offset stacking............14 Paper jam Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1...
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