Ricoh FS-108R User manual

Finisher (FS-108R)
User’s Guide
© 2007 Ricoh Corporation
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January 2007
N905437B

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Revisions
Revision Page No. (Contents) Date
A Original Release April 2006
B Generic Version; Add rev history page, copyright page updated January 2007

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Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.1. Finisher Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1.1. External View of the Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1.2. Opening the Finisher Front Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.3. Internal View of the Finisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Chapter 2. General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.1. Powering on the Finisher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Chapter 3. Replacing Consumables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3.1. When to Replace Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.2. Replacing the Staple Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.1. Clearing Paper Jams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2. Clearing Wedged Staples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Chapter 5. Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
5.1. Extend the Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.2. Cancel of Staple Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1. Finisher Configuration
1.1.1. External View of the Finisher
The figure below shows an external view of the finisher and descriptions of the main
parts.
1. Finisher Front Cover Open to change the staple cartridge or clear paper jams.
2. Main Tray It receives printed paper.
3. Sub Tray It receives printed paper.
Finisher
Fi
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Fi
F
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Finisher
1. Finisher
Front Cover
2. Main Tray 3. Sub Tray

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1.1.2. Opening the Finisher Front Cover
Open the finisher front cover according to the following figure.
Finisher
Fi
Finisher Front Cover

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1.1.3. Internal View of the Finisher
The following figure shows an internal view of the finisher with the front cover open.
Main Tray
Sub Tray
1. Stacker Unit
2. Stapler Unit
(2) Staple R
(1) Staple F
Staple Cartridge
Operator’s
Side

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1. Stacker Unit Clear stacked paper when the Operator’s Panel of the
printer indicates.
2. Stapler Unit
(1) Staple F Replace the staple cartridge in the Staple F on the opera-
tor’s side.
(2) Staple R Replace the staple cartridge in the Staple R on the oppo-
site side of the operator’s.

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Chapter 2. General Information
2.1. Powering on the Finisher
If your Finisher is connected to a DDP 70/92, turn the finisher on and off using the
switch on the printer. The mark on the switch represents the binary characters “O” for
off and “I” for on.
If your Finisher is connected to a DDP 184, turn the finisher on and off using the Main
Power Switch. The mark on the switch represents the binary characters “O” for off and
“I” for on.
When the printer is powered on, the printer and the finisher go through a power-up
sequence that takes approximately 5 minutes. During the power-up sequence, the
printer will run a series of internal tests.
Power Switch Power SwitchPP
Po
POPower
FinishFiniFIer Power
Finisher FFinis
F
Finisher Power Switch
CAUTION:
Wait at least 5 seconds to power on the printer after powering off.
When the printer cannot be powered on, POWER OFF the printer and wait at least
30 seconds. Then power on the printer again.
WARNING:
In the event of an emergency, POWER OFF the printer by turning the Power
Switch to’O’ side. The printer can be always powered off by turning the Power
Switch to ’O’ side.
Main Power Switch
Finisher

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Chapter 3. Replacing Consumables
3.1. When to Replace Consumables
The Operator’s Panel on the printer displays a message informing you when a supply
needs to be replaced. However, the following item will help you anticipate when to
replace consumables.
Note:
• Waste materials should be disposed of or incinerated under conditions
which meet all federal, state and local environmental regulations. Since
regulations may vary from one region to another, check with the agency
that governs waste disposal in your area for proper procedures.
• Confirm that staples comply with the specifications of the finisher.
Consumable Replace every...
Staple 5,000 times

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3.2. Replacing the Staple Cartridge
Replace the staple cartridge when LOW STAPLE (R) or LOW STAPLE (F) is displayed
on the Operator’s Panel.
1. Open the finisher front cover.
2. Pull out the stacker unit by holding the stacker unit
handle.
3. Pull up the cartridge
housing, then remove it
while sliding it along the
stapler rail.
4. Remove the empty cartridge from the cartridge housing.

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5. Insert the new
cartridge into the
housing.
Note:
Do not remove the
remaining staples inside
the housing; otherwise,
the first sheet output
after the replenishment
will not be stapled.
6. Insert the cartridge
housing while sliding it
along the stapler rail,
then push in and down to
secure it in place.
7. Return the stacker unit to its original position.
8. Close the Finisher door.

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Chapter 4. Troubleshooting
4.1. Clearing Paper Jams
The finisher stops when a misfeed occurs and PAPER JAM is displayed on the Oper-
ator’s Panel of the printer.
Follow the steps below to clear paper from the finisher.
Move the blue tab and remove paper.
Turn the blue knob, move the blue tab, then remove paper.
Move the blue tab and remove paper.
Remove the paper of a delivery tray.
Pull out the stacker unit, then remove paper.

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4.2. Clearing Wedged Staples
Follow the steps below to clear wedged staples.
Pull out the stacker unit by holding the stacker unit handle.
Pull up the cartridge housing, then
remove it while sliding it along the
stapler rail.
Pull the lever of cartridge, then open the cover.
Remove the wedged staples.

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Return the Cover of cartridge to its original position.
Insert the Cartridge housing while it
along the stapler rail, then push in and
down to secure it in place.
Return the stacker Unit to its original position.
After removing the wedged staples, staples do not come out from the stapler for several times, then execute the TEST
PRINT of staple mode till staple appears on the paper.

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Chapter 5. Others
5.1. Extend the Tray
5.2. Cancel of Staple Job
When the staple job is canceled, the paper of this job is delivered to the Main Tray
without staple.
Extend the Main Tray and the Sub Tray,
when the length of the printed paper is 9
inches or more.
Sub Tray
Main Tray

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