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HP 3000-sheet Stacker and
Contents
HP 3000-sheet Stapler/
Stacker
(C4779x and C4788x)
User Guide
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2 Copyright and License Warranty Copyright Hewlett-Packard Company The information contained in this 1999 document is subject to change without notice. All Right Reserved. Except as allowed by copyright laws or herein, reproduction, Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of adaptation, or translation without prior any kind with respect to this information. written permission is prohibited. HEWLETT-PACKARD SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY The user of this accessory is granted a O
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3 Contents Paper Handling Features . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Clearing Stapler Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Output (Unstapled) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control Panel Messages for Stapling (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/ the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Stacker) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Determining System Problems . . . . . . 26 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cabling Installation Roadmap . . . . 29 User LED Interpretation . . . . . . . . . .
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4 Paper Handling Features Output (Unstapled) 2 3,000 sheets Letter (20 lb bond)/A4 (80 g/m ) 2 1,500 sheets Ledger (20 lb bond)/A3 (80 g/m ) Stapling (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker) 2 to 50 sheets of 20 lb bond, or equivalent job height (5 mm) Multiple staple positions: One angled One, two, three, or six Custom, up to seven staples Paper Handling Features
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5 Ordering Information The product number for the replacement Stapler refills is C4791A (3 Stapler refills, 5,000 staples per refill). Ordering Information
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6 User LED Interpretation Use the following table to interpret the status of the device by referring to the user LED (see the graphic on the next page). User LED status Interpretation Solid Green The device is on and ready. Flashing Amber The device is not correctly attached to the printer. One or more bins are full. The device has a paper jam or staple jam, or a page needs to be removed from the bins. Solid Amber The device is experiencing a hardware malfunction. Off The printer is i
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7 The following graphic shows the location of the user LED on the device. User LED Interpretation
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8 Using the Device Selecting the Output Bin The system has several output locations: the Standard Output Bin, the Face-up Bin, and the Stacker Bin. Face-up Bin Standard Output Bin Stacker Bin (Optional Bin 1) Note Envelopes, labels, and transparencies are ONLY supported in the Face-up Bin. Using the Device
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9 Configuring the Device The device attaches to the left side of the printer. There is a menu in the printer’s Control Panel called CONFIGURATION OF STKR where you can change the default offset and default stapler actions. Note The network administrator can limit access to the offset and default stapler actions. Offset actions Offset Action: No When the Job Offset mode is off, all of the jobs are stacked with no separation. Offset Action: Yes When the Job Offset mode is on, the device autom
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10 Offset actions (continued) Offset Action: Job When the Job Separator action is enabled, the device Separator automatically separates jobs or mopies. Each job or mopy is separated by only offsetting the first page. Note This offset action is only available for the HP 3000-sheet Stacker. Using the Device
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11 Note The user can select the available stapler action through the printer driver (for example, 1 staple or 2 staples). When selecting any stapler action, the jobs or mopies are automatically separated by offsetting the jobs or mopies from each other. If the proper printer driver is not used, the default stapler action occurs. Default stapler actions (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY) No Staple If the default action is set to No Staple, the job is not stapled. Using the Device
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12 Default stapler actions (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY) (continued) Angled Staple If the default action is set to Angled Staple, the staple is placed in the corner of the document at a 40 degree angle. Note The illustration shown is for Letter/A4. See the printer driver for different paper sizes. Using the Device
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13 Default stapler actions (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY) (continued) One Staple, Two Staples, Three If the default action is set to One Staple, Two Staples, Staples, or Six Staples Three Staples, or Six Staples, one job or mopies are stapled with the number of staples indicated from one to six. All of the staples are placed parallel to the edge closest to the printer. These are predetermined staple positions. Note When using the Six Staples option, if the paper is narrower than 8.5
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14 Default stapler actions (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY) (continued) Custom If the default action is set to Custom, the network administrator must define the number of staples (up to seven) and their location. The users can select this feature through the printer driver. Note Only the network administrator can configure the Custom action through HP JetAdmin. Note The illustration shown is for Letter/A4. See the printer driver for different paper sizes. Using the Device
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15 Refilling the Stapler Cartridge (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY) 1 1 Move the Stapler/Stacker away from the printer, open the Stapler door. 2 To remove the Stapler Cartridge, squeeze the green cartridge release handle, and pull the Stapler Cartridge out. 2 3 Remove the empty cardboard box and discard it. Continued on next page. 3 Refilling the Stapler Cartridge (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY)
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16 4 Holding the Stapler refill with the arrow 4 pointing up, insert the Stapler refill into the Stapler Cartridge. 5 Grasp the orange cardboard tab on the Stapler refill and remove the tape. 6 Insert the Stapler Cartridge into the Stapler module. 5 7 Push the Stapler Cartridge in place. A click means that the Stapler Cartridge is installed properly. 6 7 Refilling the Stapler Cartridge (HP 3000-sheet Stapler/Stacker ONLY)
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17 Clearing Paper Jams The message STKR: DETACH AND CLEAR JAM displays on the Control Panel. 1 Move the device away from the printer. 2 Remove paper from any of the indicated areas (A, B, C, D, or E). See the graphic on the following page. 3 Reattach the device. Wait for the solid green status light on the user LED on the device. Note When clearing paper jams, be very careful not to tear the paper. If a small piece of paper is left in the device, it could cause additional jams. Continued on
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18 The following graphic shows the areas where paper jams might occur. Clearing Paper Jams
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19 Clearing Stapler Jams The message STKR: DETACH AND CLEAR STAPLE JAM or CHECK STAPLER DEVICE alternating with CLEAR JAMMED STAPLE displays on the Control Panel. 1 1 Move the Stapler/Stacker away from the printer. 2 To clear the paper jam from the Stacker Bin, pull the paper out of the rollers. 3 Open the Stapler door on the rear of the Stapler/Stacker. 2 Continued on next page. 3 Clearing Stapler Jams
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20 4 To remove the Stapler Cartridge, squeeze the 4 green cartridge release handle, and pull the Stapler Cartridge out. 5 Pull the cartridge lever up. 6 Remove the staple that is jammed in the Stapler Cartridge. 5 7 Push the cartridge lever down. Continued on next page. 6 7 Clearing Stapler Jams
