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Staple sort function / Saddle stitch function
The staple sort function sorts output into sets, staples each set, and delivers the sets to the tray. The saddle stitch
function staples each set in 2 places at the centerline and folds the stapled set.
The relations between the stapling positions, paper orientation, permitted paper sizes for stapling, and number of sheets
that can be stapled are shown below.
For original placement orientations, see "
Original placement orientation (for the staple sort and punch functions) " (page
45).
* Two 56 lbs. (209 g /m
2
) sheets can be inserted as covers and stapled (only 1 sheet when saddle stitch is used). When
this is done, the number of sheets that can be used is two less (one less for saddle stitch) than the stated maximum.
Stapling positions Vertically-oriented paper Horizontally-oriented paper
1 staple at top left corner
Applicable paper sizes
8-1/2" x 11", A4, B5, 16K
Number of sheets that can be
stapled:
Max. 50 sheets*
• Saddle stitch finisher
Max. 30 sheets*
• Finisher
Max. 50 sheets*
Applicable paper sizes
11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14",
8-1/2" x 13", 8-1/2" x 11"R,
A3, B4, A4R, 8K, 16KR
Number of sheets that can be
stapled:
11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 14", 8-1/2" x 13"
A3, B4, 8K:
Max. 30 sheets*
8-1/2" x 11"R, A4R, 16KR:
• Saddle stitch finisher
Max. 30 sheets*
• Finisher
Max. 50 sheets*
1 staple at bottom left
corner
2 staples at left edge
Saddle stitch (only with
saddle stitch finisher) Saddle stitch cannot be used
when the paper is oriented
vertically Applicable paper sizes
11" x 17", 8-1/2" x 11"R, A3, B4,
A4R
Number of sheets that can be
stapled:
Max. 10 sheets*
• When Mixed Size Original in the special modes is used with the "Same Width" setting, the maximum number of sheets that
can be stapled is 25 regardless of the paper size.
• The saddle stitch function can only be used when a saddle stitch finisher is installed.
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Saddle stitch