Panasonic Workio DP-3510, Service Manual

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JAN 2006 Ver. 5.2
DP-3510/3520/3530/4510/4520/4530/6010/6020/6030
11.3.2.3. Stapling Operation
11.3.2.3.1. Outline
Staple operation is performed to staple specified sheets of paper using a stapler unit.
The stapling position depends on the staple mode and paper size.
When the Machine starts immediately after power-on, the Finisher Controller PCB drives the Slide Motor
(M8) to return the Stapler Unit to the home position. The Stapler Unit starts moving toward the front of the
Stapler Frame. It stops when the Slide Home Position Sensor (PI18) on the Slide PCB located under the
Stapler Unit. Next, the Slide Motor is driven a specified number of pulses. The Stapler Unit moves to rear
standby position at the back of the Machine, entering the standby state.
Table 2-004
Fig. 2-023
Sensor Symbol Connector Function Remarks
Slide Home Position
Sensor PI18 CN11-3 Detects the home position for the
stapler moving back and forth —
Staple Home Position
Sensor PI19 CN11-4 Detects the home position for the
stapling operation In the stapler
Staple Empty Sensor PI20 CN11-5 Detects presence or absence of
staples in the cartridge In the stapler
Staple Top Position
Sensor PI21 CN11-6 Detects the staple top position In the stapler
Function Motor Symbol Remarks
Moves the Stapler. Slide Motor M8 —
Performs Stapling Operation. Staple/Fold
Motor M7 —
Slide Motor
(M8)
Paper Stack
Stapler
Light-Shielding Plate
Slide Home Position Sensor (PI18)
(Deliver Direction)