Riso HC5500T User manual

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Notice about the law and the standard
High Speed Colour Printer
Model: HC5500T
This product contains RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) system.
Model: 444-59005
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Copyright ©2006 RISO KAGAKU CORPORATION

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Preface
Welcome to the world of this product!
This machine is a finisher that is connected to a printer manufactured by our company and performs stapling, punching, and stitching
of prints.
About This Manual
Notes
1) No part of this book may be reproduced without permission.
2) For improvement of the product, this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
3) Note that RISO is not liable for any influence caused by use of this manual or this unit.
4) For operation of the printer and the printer driver manufactured by our company, refer to the manuals supplied with the printer.
5) For scanning paper originals using an optional scanner, refer to the Help of the optional touch panel.
6) In this manual, the number of sheets is based on the dedicated paper (A4 / 85 g/m2).
Trademark Acknowledgments
All product names and company names written in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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How to Read This Manual
Notation of Explanation of Operation
The following symbols are used in this manual for description of functions, operation, and notes.
and are cautions for safety. Be sure to read these items before using this machine.

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Safety Precautions
This section describes the items that should be followed for safe use of this machine. Be sure to read this section.
Warning Symbols
To use the machine properly and to prevent human injury and damage to properties, the following warning symbols are used.
Read the meaning of the symbols to understand and then read this manual.
Example of icons
Location for Installation
CAUTION
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!This machine weighs approximately 440 kg (970lb) (maximum value with full options). Place the machine
on a flat and stable surface.
Otherwise, the machine might be inclined, resulting in human injury.
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!Do not place the machine in a dusty or humid location.
Otherwise, a fire or an electric shock might occur.
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!Do not place the unit in a location that is subject to water leak or water splashes. If water enters the unit, a
fire or an electric shock might occur.
Power Connection
WARNING
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!Install the machine near the wall socket to avoid using an extension cord between the machine and the wall
socket. If an extension cord is absolutely required, do not use longer than 5m (15ft). Otherwise, a fire or an
electric shock might occur.
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!Do not damage or rebuild the power cord. Placing a heavy object on the cord or pulling or bending
forcibly the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a fire or an electric shock.
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!The power cord supplied with this product can be used only for this machine. Do not use it for
another electric product. A fire or an electric shock might occur.
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!Do not plug or unplug the power cord if your hands are wet. Otherwise, an electric shock might
occur.
Indicates that incorrect handling by ignoring this symbol may cause death or serious human
injury.
Indicates that incorrect handling by ignoring this symbol may cause human injury or damage to
properties.
The symbol indicates a prohibited action. A concrete prohibited action is drawn in the symbol or near the sym-
bol. (The left figure shows prohibition of disassembly.)
The symbol indicates a forced action or an instruction. A concrete instruction is drawn in the symbol. (The left
figure shows an instruction to remove the power plug from the electrical outlet.)

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CAUTION
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!Do not pull the power cord when unplugging it. Otherwise, it could become damaged and a fire or an
electric shock might occur. Be sure securely to hold on to the plug before unpluging it.
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!If the machine is not used for a long time, for example due to consecutive holidays, unplug the power cord
from the electrical outlet for safety.
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!Pull out the power plug from the electrical outlet more than once a year and clean the prongs of the plug
and their surroundings. Dust collected on these areas can result in fire.
Handling
WARNING
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!Do not place water containers or metallic objects on the machine. If water drips inside the machine or a
metallic object drops inside it, a fire or an electric shock might occur.
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!Do not place any bare fire source such as candle on the unit.
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!Do not insert or drop any metallic material or flammable substances into the machine through any opening.
A fire or an electric shock might occur.
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!Do not remove the covers. Otherwise, you might be electrically shocked by the high-voltage part inside.
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!Do not disassemble or rebuild the machine by yourself. Otherwise, a fire or an electric shock might
occur.
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!If the machine emits excessive heat, smokes or foul odour, immediately turn off the power, unplug
the electrical (power) cord and contact your service representative because a fire or an electric
shock might occur.
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!If something drops inside the machine, immediately turn off the Main Power Switch, unplug the
electrical (power) cord and contact your service representative. If you continue using it, a fire or an
electric shock might occur.
CAUTION
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!Never stick your hands or fingers in the openings around the Cover Sheet Tray and the Stacking Tray
during operation. Otherwise, human injury might occur.
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!When moving the machine, contact your service representative. If you try to move the machine by force,
the machine might turn over, resulting in human injury.
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!When removing jammed staples, take sufficient care to prevent injury to fingers.

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Before Starting to Use
This section explains precautions you have to observe when using the machine.
Location for Installation
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!The location for installation is determined based on consultation with the customer at the time of delivery.
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!Contact your service representative before moving the machine.
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!Avoid installing the machine in the locations listed below. Failure to observe this precaution may lead to machine failure or
human injury.
•Locations that are subject to sudden temperature change.
•Extremely hot and humid locations or cold and dry locations
•Heated locations or locations to exposed to direct cold air, direct hot air, or direct radiant heat
•Badly ventilated locations
•Dusty locations
•Locations that are subject to frequent vibration
Operation Environment
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!Install the machine in a location of which the levelness meets the following conditions.
Front to rear: 3 mm (1/8") or less
Side to side: 3 mm (1/8") or less
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!Appropriate environment conditions are shown below.
Temperature range: 15°C - 30°C (59°F to 86°F)
Humidity range: 40% - 70%(noncondensing)
Overall Dimensions
Space for extending the Booklet tray is required.
The dimensions are expressed in mm.
Dimensions of HC full system (mm)
*:The optional touch panel display is not included.
Width Depth Height (*) Remarks
Normal state 2,633 743 1,165 End of Standard Feed Tray to end of Booklet tray
Extended state 2,633 1,278 1,335 For opening/closing Paper Feed Tray on the stand
and ink cover

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Handling of The Machine
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!Do not turn off the Main Power Switch of the printer or unplug the electrical (power) cord during operation.
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!Do not open any covers during operation.
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!Do not move the machine.
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!The machine has precision parts and driving parts inside. Do not handle the machine in other ways than described in this
manual.
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!Do not place heavy objects on or apply shocks to the machine.
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!Be sure to open and close any cover gently.
Power Connection
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!Connect the power plug securely to the electrical outlet to avoid improper connection.
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!Install the machine near the electrical outlet.
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!Use only the power cord supplied by the seller of the finisher, or use a cord that is earthed, not longer than 4.5m, rated not less
than the finisher is rated, and authorized by the state or the region where it is used.
About connectors
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!The allowable voltage for all input/output connectors is 5V.
Registration of Paper Size
Non-standard paper sizes can be registered in the printer or in the controller. When using non-standard size paper, be sure to
register the size. Up to five sizes can be registered in the printer and up to 20 sizes can be registered in the controller.
The paper sizes that can be registered are shown below. The paper sizes that can be used, however, differ depending on the
finisher functions to be used.
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"Paper sizes that can be registered
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"Relation between the finisher functions and the paper sizes that can be used
#"HC User’s Manual for Printer Main Body" "5.1 Paper Size Entry"
#"HC User’s Manual for Console" "Controller Setting 2" "Custom Size Entry"
#"Finisher Function" #p.2
Width (Vertical) Length (Horizontal)
Paper sizes that can be registered in
the printer
100 - 330mm
(315/16 - 13")
148 - 488mm
(513/16 - 193/16")
Paper sizes that can be registered in
the controller
90 - 316mm
(39/16 - 127/16")
148 - 460mm
(513/16 - 181/8")
Width (Vertical) Length (Horizontal)
Booklet 210 - 316mm (81/4- 127/16") 280 - 457mm (11 - 18")
Stapler 203 - 297mm (8 - 1111/16") 182 - 432mm (73/16 - 17")
Output to Stacking Tray 182 - 316mm (73/16 - 127/16") 182 - 460mm (73/16 - 181/8")
Offset output 203 - 297mm (8 - 1111/16") 182 - 460mm (73/16 - 181/8")
2-fold 210 - 316mm (81/4- 127/16") 280 - 457mm (11 - 18")

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Name of part

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* The paper capacity depends on the paper size, paper type, and orientation.
Name of part Function
(1) Cover Sheet Tray Load paper used as a front cover or a back cover.
#p.2
Paper placed here is not printed on.
(2) Top Tray If the Finisher functions are not used or if the output tray is not specified
from the printer driver, prints are output here.
Paper capacity: 500 sheets (*)
(3) Stacking Tray If the Stapler or Offset output function is used, prints are output here.
Even if these functions are not used, this tray can be specified as the out-
put tray from the printer driver.
Paper capacity
2000 sheets (or 200 sets) (*)
(4) Output button Press to remove prints output on the Booklet tray so that the tray moves
to a position that facilitates removal of prints.
(5) Booklet tray Booklets or twice-folded prints are output here.
Paper capacity: 20 sets (*)
(6) Right cover -
(7) Left cover -
(8) Transfer Cover If a paper jam occurs when paper is transferred from the printer to the Fin-
isher, open this cover and remove the jammed paper.
(9) Stapler cartridge A stapler cartridge is set. Take out when replacing staples or removing
jammed staples.
#p.43 #p.46
(10) Stapler cartridge for cen-
tre binding
Two stapler cartridges for booklets are set. Take out when replacing sta-
ples or removing jammed staples.
#p.44 #p.47
(11) Booklet unit -
(12) Trash box in punching
unit
Chips generated in punching are collected here. Take out when discard-
ing chips.
#p.48
(13) Stapler cartridge storage Store stapler cartridges here.

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Finisher Applications
Add cover
A front cover and/or a back cover are added to
prints.#p.2
Paper fold (2-fold)
Inner 2-fold of prints is performed.#p.11
Stapler
Prints are stapled.#p.6
Booklet
2-fold booklets are made. Also centre binding can be
performed with the Stapler function.#p.13
Punching
Prints are punched.#p.8
If HC Finisher A is connected, 2-hole or 3-hole
punching can be made.
If HC Finisher B is connected, 2-hole or 4-hole
punching can be made.
Offset output
Prints are output into the Stacking Tray with offset
positioning.#p.15

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Contents
Chapter1 Finisher Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Finisher Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Add cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Stapler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Punching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Paper Fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Booklet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Output Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Offset Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Example of Operation with Finisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Example 1: Preparation of Stapled Material for Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Example 2: Creation of Booklet with Centre Binding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Example 3: Creation of Pamphlets with Inner 2-fold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Explanation of Set Error Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Error Message and Error symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Paper Jam Occurs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
H3 Paper Jam in the Paper Receiving Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
H4 Paper Jam at the Right Transfer Path Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
F1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
F4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
F5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
F6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
F7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
F12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
F13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
F14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
F15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
F16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
F17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Staples Run Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
For Stapler Cartridge UR1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
For Stapler Cartridge UR2 or UR3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Stapling Cannot Be Performed Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
For Stapler Cartridge UR1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
For Stapler Cartridge UR2 or UR3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
The Trash Box in Punching Unit is Full of Punch Dust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Other Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
The Finisher Does Not Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
The Finisher Does Not Operate according to the Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

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Chapter3 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
About Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Types of Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Chapter1 Finisher Applications
This chapter describes finisher applications and principal finisher functions.
For details of the operation method and the setting method of the printer driver, refer to "HC5500 User's Man-
ual for Printer Driver."

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Finisher Functions
This section describes principal finisher functions.
For setting the functions described here, use the [Finisher] tab of the printer driver.
Add cover
A printed sheet of paper or another type of paper can be added to the body of prints as a front cover and/or a back cover. Load
the covers in the Cover Sheet Tray of the Finisher or in the Interposer Tray of the printer.
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"Paper Types That Can Be Used for Add Cover
•Paper size and HC5500setting orientation:
•Paper weight: For Cover Sheet Tray: 60g/m2- 220g/m2(16-lb bond to 58.7-lb bond)
For Interposer Tray (Standard Feed Tray): 60g/m2-210g/m2(16-lb bond to 56-lb bond)
For Interposer Tray (Tray1/Tray2): 60g/m2- 104g/m2(16-lb bond to 28-lb bond)
•Up to 200 sheets can be loaded in the Cover Sheet Tray.
•If [Booklet] is [ON], back covers cannot be added.
•If [Separate books] is set in Details of [Booklet], either front covers or back covers cannot be added.
•The paper size that can be loaded as front covers are the same as the paper size for the body of prints. When loading front covers
of a different size from the body of prints, set the paper size of the tray (Cover Sheet Tray / Interposer Tray) to the size of [Output
paper size] on the [Layout] tab of the printer driver. However, do not set [Auto].
#"4.1/4.2/4.3 Standard Feed Tray" of "HC5500 User’s Manual for Printer Main Body"
#"4.11 Cover Sheet Tray" of "HC5500 User’s Manual for Printer Main Body"
•Irregular size paper cannot be used as covers.
•When loading covers in the Interposer Tray, setting is required in advance.
#"5.3 Separation Paper" of "HC5500 User’s Manual for Printer Main Body"

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"Settings of Printer Related to This Function
•4.1 Standard Feed Tray Setting / 4.2 Tray 1 Setting / 4.3 Tray 2 Setting
•4.11 Cover Sheet Tray
•5.3 Separation Paper
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"Printer Driver Setting Related to This Function
•Output paper size on [Layout] tab
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"Method of loading Covers
Depending on the combination of finisher functions, load the covers face up or face down.
•For adding covers to booklets: Load the covers face down so that the first page is located on the left side.
•For adding covers to prints other than booklets (Stapler, Punching, etc.): Load the covers face up so that the punching or
stapling position is located on the right side.
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!When using the Cover Sheet Tray of the Finisher, load the covers as shown below.

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!When using the Interposer Tray of the printer, load the covers as shown below.

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"Flow of Paper

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Stapler
Up to 100 sheets can be stapled at a specified position.
The initial setting is [OFF].
For the paper size and setting orientation, refer to #p.10
Stapled prints are output to the Stacking Tray.
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"Paper Types That Can Be Used for Stapling
•Paper size and setting orientation:
•Paper weight: 46g/m2- 210g/m2(12-lb bond to 56-lb bond) (60g/m2to 220g/m2[16-lb bond to 58.7-lb bond] for cover
sheet)
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"Maximum Number of Sheets for Stapling
•For A4, A4-R, B5-R, letter, and letter-R: 2 to 100 sheets
•For standard sizes other than those above: 2 to 65 sheets
•If the number of sheets exceeds the maximum number for stapling, printed sheets are output to the Stacking Tray without sta-
pling.
•For paper shown below, the maximum number for stapling is 2 to 65 sheets.
- Paper with width in the paper ejection direction of 216 mm (81/2") or more
- Paper larger than the size of 297 mm (1111/16") long and 216 mm (81/2") wide

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"Binding Margin and Auto Reducing
If the original has no margin for stapling, a margin can be made.
The binding margin width can be set from 0 mm to 50 mm (2") in 1 mm(0.04") increments.
If the image exceeds the print area because of margin setting, you can turn on [Auto reducing] to reduce the image size auto-
matically.
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"Relation to Punching
The Stapler function can be used with the Punching function. The selectable stapling positions are restricted according to the
setting of Punching.
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"Flow of Paper
Setting of
Punching
Stapling position
OFF Left 2 positions / Left top 1 position / Top 2 positions / Top left 1 position / Top
right 1 position / Right 2 positions / Right top 1 position
Left Left 2 positions / Left top 1 position
Top Top 2 positions / Top left 1 position / Top right 1 position
Right Right 2 positions / Right top 1 position

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Punching
The punching hole position can be selected.
If HC Finisher A is connected, 2-hole or 3-hole punching can be made. If HC Finisher B is connected, 2-hole or 4-hole punching
can be made.
The initial setting is [OFF].
For the paper size and setting orientation, refer to #p.10
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"Paper Types That Can Be Punched
•Paper weight: 46g/m2- 157g/m2(12-lb bond to 42-lb bond) (up to 220g/m2[58.7-lb bond] for cover sheet)
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"Relation to Stapler
The Punching function can be used with the Stapler function. In this case, the selectable punching positions are restricted
according to the setting of the Stapler function.
Punching hole Paper size and setting orientation that can be used for punching
2 holes (initial set-
ting)
3 holes
4 holes
Setting of Stapler Punching position
OFF Left / top / right
Left 2 positions / Left top 1 position Left
Top 2 positions / Top left 1 position / Top right 1 position Top
Right 2 positions / Right top 1 position Right