Canon AE-1 Reference guide

FINISHER-AE1
SADDLE FINISHER-AE2
PUNCHER UNIT-LIIMIINIIPI
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Follow the instructionshereinwhen installingthe Productto its host machine.
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1 .I Page References for Installation
When installingthe finisherandthepuncherunit,first install thebuffer path andunpackthe finisher (P.3 - P.12), and
then install them according to the following installation instructions.
When installing only the finisher: see P.12.
When installing the finisherand puncher unit at the same time: see P.23.
When installingthepuncherunit afterhaving installedthefinisher:After followingtheprocedure for installingonly
the finisher
(P.12 - P.22), seepage P.36.

1.2 Making Pre-Checks
1.2.1 Checkingthe Contents
Finisher-AElISaddle Finisher-AE2
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Before installing the host machine, confirmthat the 3-Way Unit-A1 isinstalled. The 3 Way Unit-A1 comes intwo
types depending on the model: either as standard equipment or as an option.
[I] Fixingplate
[2] Fixing plate
[5] Staple cartridge
[7] Front foot cover
[3] Fixing plate
[4] Fixing plate
1 box (3 pcs.) [5] Staple cartridge
[6] Cartridge for saddle
1 PC.
[7] Front foot cover
1 PC.
1 PC.
1 box (3 pcs.)
1 box (2 pcs.)
1 PC.

[8] Front lower extension cover
1 pc.
[8] Front lower extension cover
[9] Front lower extension stay
[lo] Caster cover
[l 11 Groundrail 1 PC. [l 11 Groundrail
[12] Screw(RStightening; M3 x 8) 2
pcs. [12] Screw(RStightening; M3 x 8)
[13] Screw (binding; M4 x 6) 6
pcs. [13] Screw(binding; M4 x 6)
[14] Screw(tapping; M4 x 12)
[15] Stepped screw (M4) 2 pcs. [15] Steppedscrew (M4)
[16] Tray label
1 sheet [16] Tray label
[17] Settingslabel 1 sheet [17] Settingslabel
[18] Bookmakinglabel
[19] Rear foot cover
Buffer Pass Unit-E2
[I] Bufferpass unit 1 PC.
[2] Screw (tapping; M4 x 12) 2
pcs.
[3] Rubber sheet 1 PC.
[4] Blankingplate*1 1 PC.
[5] Screw (binding; M4 x 6)*l
2 pcs.
1 PC.
1PC.
1 PC.
1 PC.
5 pcs.
6 pcs.
2 pcs.
2 pcs.
1sheet
1 sheet
1 sheet
1 PC.
*': This part is used when only the finisher is installed. It is not used when a puncher unit is installed.

Puncher Unit-Ll/Ml/Nl/Pl
[I] Punchfrontlower cover 1PC. [8] Surfacecover 1PC.
[2] Punch frontlowerextensioncover 1pc. [9] Mountingstepped screw (M4X4) 2 pcs.
[3] Punchfront lower cover fixingplate 1 1pc. [lo] Steppedscrew (M4X5) 2 pcs.
[4] Punchfront lower cover fixingplate 2 1pc.*l [l11 Steppedscrew (M4X10)
2 pcs.
[5] PunchJam Removal label
1 PC. [12] Screw(binding;M4X6) 5pcs.*2
[6] Punchfixingplate (front) 1 PC. [13] Screw (tapping; M4X2) 3 pcs.
[7] Punch fixingplate (rear) 1PC.
* 1 : Only forthe Finisher-AEl .
*2: 4 pc. used if for the SaddleFinisher-AE2.

I .2.2 Installingthe Accessories
If you are installingaccessoriesat the sametime as you are installingthis product, installthe host machine first and
then the accessoriesin the followingsequence:
1. Side paper deck (See its InstallationProcedure.)
2. Installationof the buffer pass unit [I]
3. Finisher-AE1 [2], SaddleFinisher-AE2 [3]
4. Puncherunit [4]
5. Connectionto the host machine
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Turning Off the Main Power of the Host Machine
When turning off the main power, be sure to go throughthe followingin strict sequence to protect the machine's
hard disk:
[l] Hold on the power switchon the controlpanel 3 sec or more.
[2]Operateon the touchpanel accordingto the shut-downsequenceindicatedsothat the main power switchmay
be turned off.
[3]Turn off the main power switch.
, [4] Disconnect the power cable (for the power outlet).

1.2.3 Selectingthe Site of Installation
Selectthe siteof installation,making suretherewill be enough space for work (e.g.,removal of paper). Be sure also
that there will be no gap between the finisher and the host machine.
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100 or more
unit: mm
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unit: mm
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Be sure to install the host machine and the finisher on a level surfacewithout any step or gap. Otherwise,faults
associated with paper movement can occur.

1.3 Installingthe Buffer
5) Remove allpacking tape from the buffer pass unit.
6) Place the buffer pass unit on the delivery tray, and
Pass Unit
connectthe connector [l]to the host machine.
7) Match the claw of the buffer pass unit against the
1) Detach the blanking part [I]from the rear internal connectingassembly [2],and securethebuffer pass
cover and the blankingpart [2]of the delivery tray, unit in place using two screws [3] (tapping; M4 x
by disengaging the claw using a flat-blade screw- 12).
driver.
2) Detach the blanking part [3] using a flat-blade
screwdriver or the like.
3) Remove the paper full sensor flag [4] for delivery
tray 1.
Do not remove the paper full sensorflag [5]forde-
livery tray 2.
4) Remove the paper full sensor flag for delivery tray
1,and then attach the cover [3].
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When the cover [3] is not attached, remove the fol-
lowing parts:
Host machine's front cover (one blanking rubber
and two screws)
Host machine's deliverytray (two screws)
Host machine's rear cover (four screws)
Next, remove the paper full sensor flag [4] for de-
liverytray
1 and then attach the cover in place.
When installingthe buffer pass unit, take care not
to break
[4] of the sensor flag for delivery tray 2.

1.4 Unpacking and Checking
the Components
1.4.1 Unpacking (Finisher)
MEMO:
The machine is packed using tape and cushioning
materials to be protected against vibration and
shock during transit. Be sure to remove them be-
fore starting to install the machine. (It is a good
idea to store away the removed tape and cushion-
ingmaterialforpossiblerelocationofthemachine,
e.g.,to a new site or for repairs.)
1) Take out the accessorybox from the shippingbox.
2) Lift the finisher together with its cushioning base
(Styrofoam).Be sureto work in a group oftwo per-
sons.
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If you shiftup the finisher on its side,you would
likelydeform or damage the machine.Moreover,
in the case of the SaddleFinisher-AE2,the force
applied to the front cover [l] can deform the
hinge.
The finisher is rather heavy. (Weight: Finisher-
AE1: 43.2 kg, SaddleFinisher-AE2:73.2 kg) Be
sure to work in a group of two persons. Particu-
larly when moving it over a step on the floor, be
sure to take full care not to let it tumble over.
At this point, do not remove the four cushioning
materials (Styrofoam)fromthe finisher.Otherwise,
you would likely deform some areas of the ma-
chine.
3) Remove the cushioningmaterial (Styrofoam)from
the upper cover.
4) Slightly lift the front and rear casters, and remove
the cushioning material (Styrofoam). Be sure to
shiftup the finisherby holding the upper left cover
PI (gray area).
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5) Takethe finisherout ofthebag andremovethetape
7) Remove the two fixing screws [I],and remove the
used outsidethe finisher. 2 tray fixings [2].
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For the Saddle Finisher-AE2, do not peel off the
blind seal [I]from the saddletray.
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8) Inthe case ofthe Finisher-AEl, openthe front door
[I]. In the case of the Saddle Finisher-AE2, open
the front cover [2].
6) Remove the cushioningmaterial [I](Styrofoam)of <SaddleFinisher-AE2>
the tray.

9) Remove the tape and the cushioning material [l]
Removing theFoldingRollerReleasing Plate (only
(Styrofoarnlthickpaper) fromthe stapler.
for the Saddle Finisher-AE2)
10) In the case of the Finisher-AEl, close the front
door. In the case of the SaddleFinisher-AE2,go to
the next step while keepingthe front cover open.
Removing the Stitcher Fixing Member (only for
the SaddleFinisher-AE2)
1) Slide out the stitcher unit [I]to the front, and re-
move the tape.
2) Remove the screw [I],and remove the stitcherfix-
ing member [2].
MEMO:
Ifthe FoldingRollerisnotused for along time,the
releasing plate must be mounted to prevent the
roller from being deformed. Once you have re-
moved the releasingplate and its fixing screws, it
is a good idea to storethem away for future use.
1)Remove the seven screws [I],and detachthe lower
right cover [2].
2) Removethe fixing screw [I],and detachthe releas-
ing plate (front) [2].
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3) Put the stitcherback in and close the front cover.

3) Removethe fixing screw [I], and detach the releas-
2.1 InstallationProcedure
ingplate (rear) [2].
4) Mount
ing the
the lower right cover you have removed us-
seven screws.
(When Installing Only the
Finisher)
2.1 .I Making Preparing on the Host
Machine
Before connecting the finisher to its host machine,
mount the fixing plate to the host machine.
1)Detachthe blanking covers [I]and [2] fromthe left
coverusing a nipper.
2) Detach the blanking cover [3] from the left rear
coverusing a nipper.

3)Mountthe fixingplate [I]atthe frontand the fixing
2.1 .2 Checking the HeightITilt
plate [2] attherearusingtwo screwseach [3](bind- Check the heightltilt of the finisher.
ing;
M4 x 6).
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If the fixing plate [I] cannot be attached because
the blankingpart on the host machine'sleft cover is
small, removethe followingparts:
Host machine's front cover (one blankingrubber
and two screws)
Host machine's left cover (four screws)
Next, attachthe fixingplate [l]and then attachthe
cover in place.
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Check to make sure that the host machine is off
and its power plug is not connectedto the power
outlet.
Dependingonthe conditionofthe floorofthe site
of installation,you may need to adjustthe height
or the tilt of the finisher.
A discrepancy in the
height or tilt of the finisher can well lead to fre-
quency jams. Check the heightltilt as follows,
and make adjustmentsas necessary.
1)Makethe connectionby matching the pin foundon
the fixing plate (rear) of the host machine against
the hole in the finisher.
Check to be sure that there is no gap between the
finisherand the host machine.

[Checkingthe heightltilt at the rear]
1) Remove the screw [I], and detach the upper rear
cover (small) [2] of the finisher. (The figure shows
a SaddleFinisher-AE2.)
2) Check whether the screw hole [5] is between the
upper marking-off line [3] and lower marking-off
line [4]on the fixing plate.
2) In the case of the Saddle Finisher-AE2, open the
front cover [I].
3) Check whether the screw hole [3] is between the
upper marking-off line
[I] and lower marking-off
line [2]on the fixingplate. (Thefigureshowsa Sad-
dle Finisher-AE2.)
[Checkingthe heightltiltat the front]
1)Inthe case of the Finisher-AE1,openthe frontdoor
[I], remove the three screws [2], and then detach
the front cover
[3].
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Ifthe screwholesat the front and rear arebetween
the upper and lower marking-off lines, you can
connect the finisherto the host machine.
If either screwhole isnot betweenthesemarking-
off lines,adjustthe heightltilt.
After connectingthe finisherto the host machine,
check for normal operation.If a height-ltilt-relat-
edproblemsuch asapaperjam occurs,followthe
procedure explained in "2.6CheckingtheHeight/
Tilt (When a MalfunctionOccurs)".

2.2 Making Adjustments
2.2.1 Adjusting the HeightITilt
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If the height or the tilt of the finisher and the host
machine is not as specified, go through the follow-
ing steps to make appropriate adjustments.
Be sureto adjusttheheight first,andthen adjustthe
tilt.
Preparingfor Adjustment
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Inthe caseof theFinisher-AE1,you willneedto re-
move its auxiliary caster and rear foot cover. Be
sure to remove the auxiliary caster with the finisher
and the host machine intact in order to prevent the
machine from tumbling over.
1) If you need to adjust the height at the rear, remove
the four screws [I], and detach the auxiliary caster
PI.
2) Removethe screw [3], and detach the left rear foot
cover [4].
3) From the back of the removed front cover, remove
the fixingscrew and detach the pliers [I].
<Saddle Finisher-AE2>
1)From the back of the front cover, removethe fixing
screw and detachthe pliers [I].

Adjusting the Height
1)Loosen the two fixing screwseach [I]securingthe
casters at the front and rear of the finisher pickup
side.
2) If you want to increase the height of the finisher,
turn the adjustingbolt [2]in the direction of arrow
A in the figure.(A full
turn ofthe adjustingboltwill
increasethe height ofthe finisherby 1.75mm.) Re-
ferto the index in the casterareawhen adjustingthe
height.Performthis forboth front and rear casters.
3) If you want to decrease the height of the finisher,
turn the adjustingbolt [2]in the direction of arrow
B. (~kll turn ofthe adjustingbolt will decreasethe
height of the finisherby 1.75mm.) Refer to the in-
dex in the caster area when adjusting the height.
Perform this for both front and rear casters.
Adjusting the Tilt
1)Loosen the two fixing screws each [I]securingthe
front and rear casters of the finisherdelivery side.
2)Ifyouwant to decreasethe gapbetween the finisher
and its host machine,
turn the adjustingbolt [2] in
the direction of arrow A. (A full
turn will increase
the height of the finisherby 1.75
mrn.)
3) If you want to increasethe gapbetween the finisher
and its host machine,
turn the adjustingbolt [2] in
the directionof arrow
B. (A fill turn of the adjust-
ing bolt will decrease the height of the finisher by
1.75mm.) Adjustthe tilt by referringto the indexin
the caster area. Perfom this for both front and rear
asters.
Making Checks after Making Adjustments
1) Check to see that the difference in height between
the finisherand the host machineand the tilt are as
specifiedonce again.Otherwise,startoverthe fore-
going steps.
2)When done,tightenthe two fixingscrews[l]secur-
ing each caster.
3) Topreventthe adjustingbolts from loosening(dur-
ing relocation,etc.) after installation,
turn each ad-
justing bolt [2] about 90 deg in the directionof the
arrow.Do not
turn them more than 90 deg; excess
tighteningcan displacepositions.
4) Fit the pliers in place to the back of the front cover
using a screw.

2.3 Connecting to the Host
Machine
6) Fix the fixing plate (rear) of the host machine in
placetothe finisherusing a stepped screw[l](M4).
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1) If you removed the auxiliary caster, attach the left
rear footcover,adjustthe auxiliaryrail to suitneeds
ofthe user, and mount it in placeusing four screws.
2) Separatethe host machine from the finisher.
3) Mount the ground rail
[I] to the finisherusing two
screws [2] (binding;M4
x 6).
4) Attach the included rubber sheet [I]to the Buffer
Pass Unit-E2 along the line of reference [2].
5) Mount the face plate [I](includedwith the Buffer
Pass Unit-E2) using a screw (binding;M4 x 6) [2]
that comeswith the Buffer Pass Unit-E2.
7) Fix the fixingplate [l](front) of the host machine
in placeto the finisher[3]using a stepped screw[2]
(M4).(Thefigure showsa SaddleFinisher-AE2.)
8) Mount the front cover using three screws.
9) Mount the rear upper cover (small) to the finisher
using a screw.

10)Mount the front lowerextensioncover [I]using a
screw [2](RStightening;M3 x 8).
11) Mount the front foot cover [3] using a screw [2]
(RS tightening;M3 x 8).
12)Connectthe finisherto the host machine.
13)Connect the finisherto the host machineusingthe
interfacecable [I].
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Before connectingthe interface cable, be sure that
the host machineis off and itspowerplug is discon-
nected from the power outlet. Otherwise,you can
sufferan electricshock.
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1)Separatethe finisher from the host machine.
2) Mount the ground rail [I]to the finisherusing two
screws [2] (binding;M4 x
6).
3) Mount the lower front extensionstay [l]using two
screws [2](binding;M3 x 8).
4) Remove the two screws [I], and detach the right
front cover [2].(The frontcoveris not required any
longer.)

5) Attach the included rubber sheet [l]to the Buffer
Pass Unit-E2 along the line of reference [2].
6) Mount the face plate [l](includedwith the Buffer
Pass Unit-E2) using a screw (binding;M4 x
6) [2]
that comeswith the Buffer Pass Unit-E2.
7) Open the front cover.
8) Mount the front foot cover [I]using a screw [2]
(RS tightening;M3 x 8).
9) Mount the lower front extension cover [3] using a
screw [2](RS tightening;M3
x 8).
10)Close the front cover.
11)Mount the caster cover [5]using a screw [2] (RS
tightening;M3 x 8), and mount the rear foot cover
[6]using a screw [4] (tapping;
M4 x 12).

12)Connect the finisher to thehost machine,and then
secure the fixing plate (rear) to the finisher using
the stepped screw [l](M4).
13)Fix the fixingplate [l](front)of the host machine
in placeto the finisher[3]using a stepped screw [2]
(M4). (The figure shows a SaddleFinisher-AE2.)
14)Mount the rear upper cover (small)to the finisher
using a screw.
15)Connectthe finisherto the host machineusingthe
interfacecable [I].
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Before connectingthe interface cable, be sure that
the host machineisoffand itspowerplug is discon-
nected from the power outlet. Otherwise, you can
sufferan electricshock.