Sharp MX-2300G Printer User Manual


 
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STAPLING OUTPUT/PUNCHING HOLES IN
OUTPUT
Staple function
The staple function can be used to staple output.
This function saves considerable time when preparing materials such as handouts for a meeting. The staple function
can also be used in combination with 2-sided printing to create materials with a more sophisticated appearance.
Stapling positions and the number of staples can be selected to obtain the following stapling results.
Punch function
To punch holes in the output, click the [Punch] checkbox so that a checkmark appears. Punch hole positions can be
set using [Binding Edge].
Staples Left Right Top
[1 Staple]
[2 Staples]
Left Right Top
To use the staple function, a finisher or saddle stitch finisher is required.
To use the punch function, a punch unit must be installed on the finisher or saddle stitch finisher.
The number of holes that can be punched and the spacing between the holes varies depending on the installed punch
module.
The maximum number of sheets that can be stapled is as follows.
When a finisher is installed: 50 sheets (30 sheets for Foolscap, B4, or larger sizes)
When a saddle stitch finisher is installed: 30 sheets (25 sheets for Foolscap, B4, or larger sizes)
The staple function and offset function cannot be used at the same time.
When the finisher is disabled in the machine's system settings (administrator), the staple function and punch function
cannot be used.
When the staple function or the punch function is disabled in the machine's system settings (administrator), stapling or
punching is not possible.
For information on pamphlet stapling, see "CREATING A PAMPHLET (Pamphlet/Pamphlet Staple)" (page 22).