Konica Minolta FS-501 User manual

SERVICE MANUAL
2004.09
Ver. 2.0
FS-501
THEORY OF OPERATION

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improvement of their performance.
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2004/09 2.0 Adding the descriptions and correcting errors in
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2004/03 1.0 — Issue of the first edition
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CONTENTS
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1. Product specification ............................................................................................1-1
1.1 Type ................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Functions ........................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Paper type ......................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3.1 Non-Sort ....................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3.2 Sort/Group....................................................................................................1-1
1.3.3 Sort staple/Group staple...............................................................................1-2
1.4 Stapling.............................................................................................................. 1-2
1.5 Sort and staple capacity .................................................................................... 1-2
1.5.1 Stacking with no stapling, with the same size paper (80g/m2) .....................1-2
1.5.2 Stacking with stapling ...................................................................................1-3
1.6 Machine specifications....................................................................................... 1-3
1.7 Operating environment ...................................................................................... 1-3
II Composition/Operation
1. Overall composition..............................................................................................2-1
2. Center cross section ............................................................................................2-2
3. Drive system ........................................................................................................ 2-3
4. Mechanical operations ......................................................................................... 2-4
4.1 Paper transport .................................................................................................. 2-4
4.1.1 Paper transport mechanism .........................................................................2-4
4.1.2 Paper switchback mechanism ......................................................................2-8
4.1.3 Roller/rolls spacing mechanism....................................................................2-9
4.2 Finisher tray ..................................................................................................... 2-10
4.2.1 Paper aligning mechanism .........................................................................2-11
4.3 Stapling............................................................................................................ 2-13
4.3.1 Stapling mechanism ................................................................................... 2-13
4.3.2 Stapling unit moving mechanism ................................................................ 2-14
4.3.3 Staple sheet empty detection .....................................................................2-15
4.4 Elevator tray ..................................................................................................... 2-16
4.4.1 Elevator tray ascent/descent mechanism ................................................... 2-16
4.4.2 Elevator tray shifting mechanism ................................................................ 2-17
4.5 Horizontal transport unit .................................................................................. 2-18
4.5.1 Paper transport mechanism .......................................................................2-19

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1. Product specification
1.1 Type
1.2 Functions
1.3 Paper type
1.3.1 Non-Sort
1.3.2 Sort/Group
Type Single Staple Finisher
Installation Freestanding
Document Alignment Center
Supplies Staple Cartridge
Option Job separator (JS-601)
Modes Non-Sort/ Sort/ Group/Sort Staple/ Group Staple
Paper Type Paper Size Weight Tray Capacity Exit Tray No. of Sheets to
be Stapled
Plain paper
A6R to A3 Wide
5-1/2 × 8-1/2R/
5-1/2 × 8-1/2
to 12-1/4 × 18
60 to 256
g/m2
16 to 68 lb
250 sheets
1st Tray -
Thick paper
20 sheets
OHP Film
Translucent
paper
Envelope
Label paper
Letterhead
Paper Type Paper Size Weight Tray Capacity Exit Tray No. of Sheets to
be Stapled
Plain paper
B5R/B5 to
A3 Wide
7-1/4 × 10-1/2R/
7-1/4 × 10-1/2 to
12-1/4 ×18
60 to 209
g/m2
16 to 55-1/2
lb
1,000 sheets
(A4R, 8-1/2 ×
11R or
smaller);
500 sheets
(B4, 8-1/2 × 14
or larger)
Elevator Tray -
Thick paper

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1.3.3 Sort staple/Group staple
*: 20 sheets if originals of high ID (Color Wise 3) is used.
*: 15 sheets when using Color Copy 90 paper.
*: 20 sheets when using Hammermill Laser Print90 paper.
1.4 Stapling
1.5 Sort and staple capacity
1.5.1 Stacking with no stapling, with the same size paper (80g/m2)
• Determined by the item whose value is reached first among number of stacked paper,
stacked height or mass of stack.
• Determined by the stacked height when stacking with stapling and no stapling mixed.
A. Number of stacked paper
B. Stacked height
C. Mass of stack
Paper Type Paper Size Weight Tray Capacity Exit Tray No. of Sheets to
be Stapled
Plain paper
B5R/B5 to A3
7-1/4 × 10-1/2R/
7-1/4 × 10-1/2
to 11 × 17
60 to 90 g/m
2
16 to 24 lb
Cover Mode
91 to 209
g/m2
24-1/4 to
55-1/2 lb
1,000 sheets
(A4R, 8-1/2 ×
11R or
smaller);
500 sheets
(B4, 8-1/2 × 14
or larger)
Elevator Tray
30 sheets✽
(60 to 80 g/m2,
16 to 21-1/4 lb)
Staple Filling Mode Dedicated Staple Cartridge Mode (3000 staples)
Staple Detection Available (Nearly Empty: 40 remaining staples)
Stapling Position Diagonal back side (45 °C) 1 point
Rear Parallel 1 point
Stapled Paper Size B5R/B5 to A3
8-1/2 × 11R / 8-1/2 × 11 to 11 × 17
Manual Staple None
FD No. of Sheets
A4R, 8-1/2 × 11R or smaller 1000 sheets
B4, 8-1/2 × 14 or larger 500 sheets
FD Height
A4R, 8-1/2 × 11R or smaller 150 mm
B4, 8-1/2 × 14 or larger 75 mm
FD Mass
A4R, 8-1/2 × 11R or smaller correspond to 1000 sheets
B4, 8-1/2 × 14 or larger correspond to 500 sheets

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1.5.2 Stacking with stapling
• (Reference: Actual value) Determined by number of Sets or number of Sheets based on
number of bindings.
A. Number of stacked paper
1.6 Machine specifications
1.7 Operating environment
Conforms to the operating environment of the main unit.
No. of Sheets to be Stapled No. of Sets No. of Sheets
2 pages 100 sets 200 Sheets
3 to 5 pages 80 sets 400 Sheets
6 to 10 pages 60 sets 600 Sheets
11 to 20 pages 40 sets 800 Sheets
21 to 30 pages 33 sets 1000 Sheets
Power Requirements DC 24 V (supplied from the main unit)
DC 5 V (generated by Finisher)
Max. Power
Consumption 63 W or less
Dimensions 538 mm (W) × 978 mm (H) × 637 mm (D)
21-1/4 inch (W) × 38-1/2 inch (H) × 25 inch (D)
Weight 38.1 kg (84 lb)

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