UM - SD 501 - en - Ver 1.1.0

x Table of contents
Table of contents
1 Machine information
1.1 Installation space .............................................................................. 1-3
1.2 Machine configuration ..................................................................... 1-5
1.2.1 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher ................................................................. 1-5
1.2.2 Standard/Optional equipment ........................................................ 1-7
1.3 Inserting a new staple cartridge into SD-501 Saddle Stitcher ..................... 1-8
1.4 Cleaning conveyance belt of saddle stitcher tray ....................... 1-10
1.5 Empty dust box of SD-501 Saddle Stitcher .................................. 1-13
1.6 If “Trim Receiver Exchange” message is displayed .................... 1-15
1.7 Paper information ........................................................................... 1-16
1.8 Specifications ................................................................................. 1-19
2 Copy operations
2.1 Copy conditions incompatible with saddle stitcher ...................... 2-3
2.2 Adjusting position of copy image (Image shift) ............................. 2-7
2.3 Selecting an output tray ................................................................. 2-11
2.4 Making folded booklet (Fold&Staple / Trimming) ........................ 2-13
2.5 Folding a copied set (Multi Centre / Multi Letter) ........................ 2-17
3 Adjustment
3.1 Finisher adjustment outlines ........................................................... 3-3
3.2 05 Saddle Stitcher Adjustment ........................................................ 3-4
3.2.1 01 Stapling Centre Adjustment ...................................................... 3-4
3.2.2 02 Stapling Paper Width Adjustment ............................................. 3-6
3.2.3 03 Staple Pitch Adjustment ........................................................... 3-9
3.2.4 04 Folding Position Adjustment ................................................... 3-12
3.2.5 05 Three-Fold Position Adjustment ............................................. 3-15
3.2.6 06 Fold Paper Width Adjustment ................................................. 3-19
3.2.7 07 Trimming Adjustment .............................................................. 3-21
SD-501 Saddle Stitcher x-3

bizhub PRO 1050 Additional information - SD-501 Saddle Stitcher -
SD-501 Saddle Stitcher is an optional device newly added to the configura-
tion of bizhub PRO 1050 options.
Please refer to this guide for the operation and safety information on the sad-
dle stitcher, and keep this guide inside the user’s guide of the main body,
readily available for reference.
Also, be sure to read "Safety Information" of the bizhub PRO 1050 user man-
ual - main body.
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Machine information
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1.1 Installation space
Allow sufficient space for facilitating copy operation, changing parts, and pe-
riodic inspection. Leave an adequate space behind the machine to let hot air
out from the rear fan.
Unit:mm
bizhub PRO 1050 + DF-603 + PF-701 + FD-501 + SD-501 + FS-503
Unit:mm
bizhub PRO 1050 + DF-603 + PF-701 + FD-501 + SD-501
SD-501 Saddle Stitcher 1-3

Unit:mm
bizhub PRO 1050 + DF-603 + PF-701 + SD-501
Unit:mm
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Details
The whole machine may weigh approx. 945 kg at maximum, depending
on the combination of options. Be sure to choose a level and solid floor
for the installation place.
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1.2 Machine configuration
1.2.1 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher
1 2 3 4
7 6
13 1 2 3 4
12
5
11
7
10 9 8

External view
Pos. Part name Description
1 Secondary (Sub) tray of holds non-sorted sets output from Saddle Stitcher.
SD-501 Saddle Stitcher
2 Multi-folding mode out- opens the cover to remove paper misfed when using multi-
let cover handle folding mode.
3 Multi-folding mode tray holds sets output in multi-folding mode.
4 Secondary (Sub) tray holds non-sorted sets output from the machine on the right
side of the Saddle Stitcher.
5 Right side door of SD- opens to remove mishandled paper.

501 Saddle Stitcher
6 Saddle Stitcher tray is withdrawn when using Fold&Staple mode.
7 Dust box is withdrawn to remove waste paper.
8 Left side door of SD-501 opens for staple supply or to remove mishandled paper.
Saddle Stitcher
Internal view
Pos. Part name Description

1 Upper cover lever of opens the upper cover to remove paper misfed inside the
Folding unit Folding unit.
2 Secondary (Sub) tray opens downward to remove mishandled paper.

conveyance lever (mid-
dle)
3 Folding unit drawer han- opens the drawer to remove paper misfed inside the Fold-
dle ing unit.
4 Secondary (Sub) tray opens upward to remove mishandled paper.

conveyance lever (right)
5 Inlet lever o opens leftward to remove mishandled paper.
6 Feeding knob can be turned clockwise to feed mishandled paper to the

Folding unit.
7 Folding unit conveyance opens rightward to remove mishandled paper.

lever
8 Folding unit conveyance opens the cover to remove mishandled paper.

cover handle
9 Folding unit front cover opens upward to remove mishandled paper.

lever
10 Stapling unit staples folded sets.
11 Stapling unit knob can be turned clockwise to feed mishandled paper.
12 Outlet lever opens leftward to remove mishandled paper.
13 Outlet conveyance lever opens downward to remove mishandled paper.

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1.2.2 Standard/Optional equipment
EM-701 Expanded Memory

for printer controller (option)
SD-501 Saddle Stitcher PS-502 Adobe PostScript 3
expansion kit
SD-501 Saddle Stitcher Main Body

+ FD-501 Folding Unit + PF-701 Paper Feeder Unit
+ DF-603 Reverse Automatic
Document Feeder
FS-503 Finisher + SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

+ FD-501 Folding Unit

1.3 Inserting a new staple cartridge into SD-501 Saddle

Stitcher
When the staple cartridge of the SD-501 Saddle Stitcher is empty, the car-
tridge indicator lights in red in the option status area of the machine status
screen.
If printing job is in progress, a message will be displayed on the copy screen.
Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge.
1 Open the left side door of the saddle

stitcher.
2 Remove the empty cartridge.

- Hold both left and right sides of
the staple cartridge, then draw it
forward.

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Details
The machine is mounted with two staple cartridges. Be sure to remove
the empty one.
3 Set the new cartridge.
2
Reminder
Check that the top side of the staple
cartridge is up, otherwise it cannot be
inserted.
4 Close the left side door of the saddle

stitcher.

1.4 Cleaning conveyance belt of saddle stitcher tray

The conveyance belt of saddle stitcher tray should be kept clean, otherwise
soil marks may be copied. Follow the procedure below to clean the convey-
ance belt.
In order to maintain optimum copy quality, we recommend to clean it every
time before using the saddle stitcher tray.
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Details
If any soil marks are found while printing, perform this cleaning procedure
immediately.
1 Fully withdraw the saddle stitcher tray, then open the tray stand.
2
Reminder
Never fail to open the tray stand, otherwise the machine may be dam-
aged.

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2 Clean the surface of the two convey-
ance belts with a soft cloth damp-
ened slightly with alcohol (cleaner).
3 Move the conveyance belt to clean

the whole length.
- Raise the two belts lightly, then
pull them both frontward at the
same time in order to show the
hidden parts.
2
Reminder
Do not raise the belt higher than need be, or never fail to pull the two belts
at the same time; otherwise machine trouble may be caused.
- Clean the belts in the same way as above, using a soft cloth damp-
ened with alcohol.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 (about three times) to clean the whole round
of the belt.
2
Reminder
Be sure to clean the whole round of the conveyance belt.
4 Clean the bottom plate of the saddle

stitcher tray.
- Wipe the whole surface of the
bottom plate with a soft cloth
slightly dampened with alcohol
(cleaner).

5 Return the tray stand to its original position, then return the saddle
stitcher tray.
2
Reminder
Never return the saddle stitcher tray to its original position with the tray
stand opened.

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1.5 Empty dust box of SD-501 Saddle Stitcher
When the dust box of the SD-501 Saddle Stitcher becomes full, the trim dust
indicator lights in red in the option status area of the machine status screen.
If printing job is in progress, a message will be displayed on the copy screen.
Follow the procedure below to empty the dust box.
1 Withdraw the dust box.
2
Reminder
The dust box cannot be withdrawn while machine operation is in
progress. Be sure to confirm that the machine has stopped its operation
before withdrawing the dust box.

2 Open the top cover of the dust box.
3 Take waste paper out of the dust

box.
4 Close the top cover of the dust box,

then return it to its original position.
2
Reminder
Be sure to return the dust box to its original position, otherwise the trim-
ming function cannot be performed.

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1.6 If “Trim Receiver Exchange” message is displayed
This machine trims the printed sets using a cutting blade and its receiver,
which may require replacement in a long period of use.
When replacement is due, a “Trim Receiver exchange” message appears un-
der the trim dust indicator in the option status area of the machine status
screen.
If the above message is displayed, please contact your service representa-

tive.
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Details
The machine manager can call for service using the utility setting (06 Ma-
chine Manager Setting>06 System Connection>01 User Call). See chap-
ter 17 "Machine Manager Setting" of the bizhub PRO 1050 user manual.
In this case, you don’t have to make a call for preventive maintenance,
because your machine has been monitored automatically by your service
representative.

1.7 Paper information

SD-501 Saddle Stitcher provides the following functions.
- Fold & Staple
- Trimming
- Multi-Folding (Multi Centre, Multi Letter)
- Straight delivery
Each function is limited in paper weight, size, quantity and tray capacity as
described below.
Fold & Staple Trimming Multi-Folding function Straight deliv-

ery
Multi Centre Multi Letter
Weight 50 ~ 244 g/m

2 50 ~ 91 g/m
2 50 ~ 300 g/m
2
Size A3, B4, A4R, B5R, F4*, 12×18, 11×17, 8.5×14, A4R, 8.5×11R A3, B4, A4,
8.5×11R, 8K, 16KR, Wide size paper (max. 324 A4R, B5, B5R,
mm × 460 mm) A5, A5R, B6R,
F4, 12×18,
11×17, 8.5×14,
8.5×11,
8.5×11R,
5.5×8.5,
5.5×8.5R, 8K,
16K, 16KR,
Tab paper,
Wide size pa-
per (max. 324
mm × 460 mm)
Quantity See the table Max. trimmed Max. folded Max. folded 200 sheets
below and sheets: sheets: sheets:
2
“Paper weight 50 (80g/m ) × 5 sheets 5 sheets
and number 2
2
(80 g/m )
2
(80 g/m )
of folded and
2
{49 (80g/m +
stapled
2
1 (200g/m )} Tray capacity: Tray capacity
sheets” on ×2 30 sets 1-sheet-fold-
page 1-17 for ed set: 40 sets
the maximum Tray capacity or more,
number of is the same as 2~3-sheet-
folded & sta- Fold & Staple folded set: 30
pled sheets mode. sets or more,
and tray ca- 4~5-sheet-
pacity. folded set: 20
sets or more
* F4 indicates the following four sizes: 8.5×13, 8.125×13.25, 8×13, 8.25×13.
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Details
Maximum number of folded and stapled sheets varies according to the
paper weight. See the table below.

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Paper weight and number of folded and stapled sheets
Paper weight Maximum number of folded&stapled sheets

2 2
50 ~ 81 g/m 50 sheets or 49 sheets + 1 (200 g/m paper)
2 2
2 2
2 2
2
162 ~ 209 g/m 10 sheets
2
210 ~ 244 g/m 5 sheets
- Some types of fine paper (50 ~ 91 g/m2) may be limited to 30 sheets or

29 sheets + 1 (200 g/m2 paper). Contact your service representative for
details.
- Fine (vertically laid) paper (62 ~ 91 g/m2) 300 mm or less in length will be
limited to 30 sheets or 29 sheets + 1 (200 g/m2 paper).
- For using coated paper, heed the following limit.
Paper weight Maximum number of folded&stapled sheets

2 2
2 2
2 2
2 2
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Details
When using Fold&Staple mode, saddle stitcher tray capacity depends on
the number of folded and stapled sheets finished as a set. Heed the limits
by referring to the table below.
The saddle stitcher tray should be fully withdrawn in order to accommo-

date the maximum number.
Number of sheets (1 set) Saddle stitcher tray capacity
2 ~ 10 50 sets
11 ~ 20 30 sets
21 ~ 40 20 sets
41 ~ 50 15 sets

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Height of the folded and stapled booklet
The following table shows the standard height of folded and stapled
booklet according to the number of sheets and paper size.
Number of Paper size

sheets (1
set) A3, 12×18, 11×17 B4, 8.5×14, 8K A4R, 8.5×11R, B5R (260mm or
(401mm or more) (301 ~ 400mm) 16KR (261 ~ less)
300mm)
2~5 35 mm 40 mm 45 mm Not specified
6 ~ 15 45 mm 50 mm Not specified Not specified

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1.8 Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
SD-501 Saddle Stitcher
Specifications
Functions Multi-folding (Multi Centre, Multi Letter), Fold&Staple, Trimming,

Straight delivery
Processing capability 105 sheets per minute at maximum
Types of paper
2
50 to 244 g/m paper (Multi Centre, Fold&Staple,Trimming)
2
50 to 91 g/m paper (Multi Letter)
Paper sizes Multi Centre, Fold&Staple, and Trimming; A3, B4, A4R, B5R, F4,
12"×18", 11"×17", 8.5"×14", 8.5"×11"R, 8K, 16KR, Wide size pa-
per (max.324mm × 460mm)
Multi Letter; A4R, 8.5"×11"R
Staple position Available to be changed (90 ~ 165 mm)

2
Number of sheets (1 set) Multi Centre, Multi Letter 5 sheets (50 to 81 g/m paper)
2
3 sheets (82 to 91 g/m paper)
Fold&Staple; see table on p. 1-15.
2
Trimming; 50 sheets (80 g/m paper) × 2, or
2 2
{49 sheets (80 g/m ) + 1 sheet (200 g/m )} × 2
Stack capacity 30 sets max. (Multi Centre, Multi Letter)
Saddle stitcher tray capaci- See “Paper weight and number of folded and stapled sheets” on
ty page 1-17.
Dimensions 1170 (W) × 775 (D) × 1020 (H) mm

1441(D) mm with Saddle stitcher tray fully withdrawn
Weight Approx. 263 kg
Power source Internal battery


2 Copy operations
Copy operations
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2 Copy operations
2.1 Copy conditions incompatible with saddle stitcher
Output Application
Copy conditions incompati- Fold&Sta Multi Multi Let- Multi Let- Trim-
ble with settings using saddle ple Centre ter ter ming (*1)
stitcher (Inside (Outside
Print) Print)
Original Mixed Original × × × × ×

setting
Z-Folded Original
Custom Size
Custom Size (Full

Area)
Tab Paper
Output Collated (Offset) o o o o o

applica-
tion Uncollated o o o o o
Collated (Rotation) - - - - -
Uncollated (Rota- - - - - -
tion)
1 Stapling (Upper o o o o o
Left)
1 Stapling (Upper o o o o o
Right)
2 Stapling (Top) o o o o o
2 Stapling (Left) o o o o o
2 Stapling (Right) o o o o o
Fold&Staple o o o
Multi Centre o o o o
Multi Letter (Inside o o o o

Print)
Multi Letter (Outside o o o o

Print)
Trimming (*1) o o o

2 Copy operations
Output Application
Copy conditions incompati- Fold&Sta Multi Multi Let- Multi Let- Trim-
ble with settings using saddle ple Centre ter ter ming (*1)
stitcher (Inside (Outside
Print) Print)
Output Z-Fold o o o o o
applica-
tion Folding (Inside Print) o o o o o
Folding (Outside o o o o o
Print)
Letter Fold-in (Ini- o o o o o

side Print)
Letter Fold-in (Out- o o o o o

side Print)
Letter Fold-out (In- o o o o o

side Print)
Letter Fold-out o o o o o
(Outside Print)
Double Parallel (In- o o o o o

side Print)
Double Parallel o o o o o
(Outside Print)
Gate (Inside Print) o o o o o
Gate (Outside Print) o o o o o
Hole-Punch (Left) o o o o o
Hole-Punch (Top) o o o o o
Face Up × × × × ×
Face Down
1 to N
N to 1 × × × × ×
Right & Left Binding
Upper Binding
HDD (*2)
None: Compatible
× Grayed out (including automatic release)
o Released automatically
*1 Released automatically if using secondary tray for output.
*2 Limited for Job Store function in Copy mode.

Copy operations
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Output Application
Copy Conditions Incompati- Fold&Sta Multi Multi Let- Multi Let- Trim-
ble with Settings Using Sad- ple Centre ter ter ming (*1)
dle Stitcher (Inside (Outside
Print) Print)
Applica- Program Job (First × × × × -

tion / job)
File Edit
Sheet Insertion
Insertion using PI
Front Cover
Back Cover
Front PI (Upper/ *3 *3 *3 *3
Lower)
Back PI (Upper/ *3 *3 *3 *3
Lower)
Chapter
Chapter (Print Inser-

tion)
Combination × ×
Booklet × ×
Adhesive Binding × × × ×
OHP Interleave × × × × ×
Image Insert *4
Book Copy *4 *4 × × *4

2 Copy operations
Output Application
Copy Conditions Incompati- Fold&Sta Multi Multi Let- Multi Let- Trim-
ble with Settings Using Sad- ple Centre ter ter ming (*1)
dle Stitcher (Inside (Outside
Print) Print)
Applica- Neg. Pos. Reverse × × × × ×

tion /
Image
Edit Repeat × ×
Repeat (Auto) (*5) × ×
Repeat (2/4/8 Re- × ×

peat)
Frame Erasure
Fold Erasure
Image Centring
Image Shift
Reduce & Shift
Non-Image Area
Erase
All-Image Area
Erase
Stamp
Page Numbering
Set Numbering
Date
Watermark
Watermark/Num-
bering
Overlay Memory
Overlay (*3) × ×
None: Compatible
× Grayed out (including automatic release)

*1 Released automatically if using secondary tray for output.
*2 Limited for Job Store function in Copy mode.
*3 Back cover using cover paper is unavailable
*4 Available only when Booklet is selected.
*5 Selecting Auto in Repeat, Non-Image Area Erase will also be selected automatically and
connot be released.
*6 Overlay cannot be selected in Program Job.

Copy operations
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2.2 Adjusting position of copy image (Image shift)
Use image shift to adjust the position of copy images, e.g. for the purpose of
creating a new binding margin on originals to make it easier for filing purpos-
es.
Page space function is available only when Booklet or 2 Repeat mode of Re-
peat has been already selected. Use this function to make the desired
amount of blank space between the two images on a page. See the illustra-
tion on p. 2-5 for details.
If image loss is likely, select the Reduce & Shift mode instead of regular Im-
age shift. Refer to chapter 8.19 "Reducing Images to Create Binding Margin
(Reduce&Shift)" of the user manual (copier).
Specifications for image shift

- Shift amount: 0 to 250 mm in 1 mm increments
- Setting in 0.1 mm increments using up/down arrow key is also available.
This setting change can be made on the utility menu screen.
Right
Up
Down
Left Right
Up
Down
Left
Original Copies
1 Select the copy mode and paper size from the copy screen, as re-
quired.

2 Copy operations
2 Touch [Application] on the copy screen.
2
Reminder
When starting a new copying job, be sure to close the ADF securely, then
press [Reset].
3 Touch [Image Shift] on the application popup menu.
4 Touch [Image Shift] on the Image shift screen, then specify the shift di-
rection and amount.
- Touch [Front] or [Back] to specify the shift direction and amount in-
dividually; or touch [Both Sides] to specify collectively. The [Back]
and [Both Sides] keys function only for duplex copying.

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- Touch to highlight the desired shift direction key in the upper right
area, then use the touch panel keypad or up/down arrow key to en-
ter the desired shift amount, from 0 to 250 mm in 1 mm increments.
- The image display on the screen allows you to view the shift direc-
tion and amount to be created on the printed sheets.
- When Booklet or 2 Repeat mode of Repeat has been already se-

lected, the [Creep Adj.] or [Page Space] key appears clear on the
screen to show its availability.
- Touch [Creep Adj.] to make space between left and right pages of
a booklet.
- Or, touch [Page Space] to highlight it, then enter the desired
amount of the space between the two repeated images using the
touch panel keypad or up/down arrow key.
5 Touch [OK].
The application popup menu will be restored.
6 Touch [OK] on the application popup menu.

The copy screen will be restored.

2 Copy operations
Creep adj. and page space
Creep adj.
Booklet
Original
Page space
2 Repeat in Repeat
Page space
Original

Copy operations
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2.3 Selecting an output tray
This section describes how to select an output tray of the saddle stitcher.
To select an output tray of any other optional equipment, refer to chapter 9.2
"Selecting an Output Tray" of the user manual (copier).
1 Touch [Output Application] on the copy screen.

The output application screen appears.
Trays that can output paper will be have keys on the front image of the
machine, and the tray that is currently set to output paper is shown with
a depressed key.
2 Touch [Output Tray].

An output tray selection screen reflecting the combination of optional
devices will appear.

2 Copy operations
3 Select the desired output tray.

- Touch the desired tray position key [ ] to select it.
4 Touch [OK] on the output tray selection screen.

It will return to the output application screen.
The output tray location is indicated by a depressed key on the front
image of the machine.
5 Touch [OK] on the output application screen.

It will return to the copy screen.
6 Be sure to fully withdraw the saddle

stitcher tray, if selected as an output
tray.
2
Reminder
Be careful not to exceed the tray capacity when selecting the print quan-
tity, otherwise unexpected trouble may be caused.

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2.4 Making folded booklet (Fold&Staple / Trimming)
Use Fold & Staple mode in combination with booklet feature to make two-
sided signature booklet, folded and stapled at two positions (saddle stitched)
in the centre.
Use trimming mode to trim the edge that opens the booklet, if desired.
Specifications for Fold&Staple / Trimming

- Paper weight: 50 ~ 244 g/m2
- Paper size: A3, B4, A4R, B5R, F4, 12×18, 11×17, 8.5×14, 8.5×11R, 8K,
16KR, Wide size paper (max. 324 mm × 460 mm)
- Max. number of folded & stapled sheets: Varies according to the paper
weight to be used. For details, refer to “Paper information” on page 1-16.
- Saddle stitcher tray capacity: Varies according to the number of folded &
stapled sheets. For details, refer to “Paper weight and number of folded
and stapled sheets” on page 1-17.
- Staple position: Variable (90 ~ 165 mm)
- Stapling method: Inline clinch
- Trimming width: 2 ~ 10 mm
Fold & Staple Fold & Staple and Trimming

2 Copy operations

2 Touch [Fold&Staple], then select to use trimming or not.

The Fold&Staple screen will be displayed.
- Touch [Trimming] or [Non Trimming] to select it.

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3 Touch [OK].
The output application screen will be restored.
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If you touch [Cancel], the previous setting will be restored.
Touching [Function Off] will deselect the Fold&Staple (and Trimming)

mode, however, the specified setting will be kept in memory.

The output icon of the selected output mode will be displayed on the
copy screen.
Booklet function in the application setting has been selected automat-
ically.
5 Withdraw the saddle stitcher tray.

- Open the tray stand when fully withdrawn.

2 Copy operations
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Details
The folded and stapled (and trimmed) sets will be delivered into the sad-
dle stitcher tray. If the tray is not fully withdrawn, the machine will detect
that the tray is filled up, even with less number of finished sets than that
specified in specifications.
2
Reminder
stand opened.

Copy operations
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2.5 Folding a copied set (Multi Centre / Multi Letter)
Use Multi Centre mode to double-fold up to 5 sheets of copied set, or use
Multi Letter to fold it inside in three.
Using Multi Letter, the print side can be specified on the screen.
Specifications for Multi Centre / Multi Letter

- Paper weight: Multi Centre 50 ~ 244 g/m2, Multi Letter 50 ~ 91 g/m2
- Paper size: Multi Centre A3, B4, A4R, B5R, F4, 12×18, 11×17, 8.5×14,
8.5x11R, 8K, 16KR, Wide size paper (max. 324 mm × 460 mm)
- Multi Letter A4R, 8.5×11R
- Max. number of folded sheets: 5 sheets max. (80 g/m2)
- Tray capacity: Multi Centre (Saddle stitcher tray) 30 sets
- Multi Letter (Multi-folding tray) 30 sets
Multi Centre Multi Letter

2 Copy operations

2 Touch [Multi Centre] or [Multi Letter] to select it.

If Multi Letter is selected, the Multi Letter screen will be displayed to
specify the print side.
- Touch [Outside Print] or [Inside Print] to select it.

- Touch [OK]. The output application screen will be restored.
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Details
If you touch [Cancel], the previous setting will be restored.
Touching [Function Off] will deselect the mode, however, the specified
setting will be kept in memory.

Copy operations
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The output icon of the selected output mode will be displayed on the
copy screen.
With Multi Centre selected, booklet function in the application setting
has been selected automatically.
4 If Multi Centre is selected, withdraw the saddle stitcher tray.

- Open the tray stand when fully withdrawn.
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Details
The double-folded sets will be delivered into the saddle stitcher tray. If
the tray is not fully withdrawn, the machine will detect that the tray is filled
up, even with less number of finished sets than that specified in specifi-
cations.
The triple-folded sets will be delivered into the multi-folding tray.

2 Copy operations
2
Reminder
stand opened.

3 Adjustment
Adjustment
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3 Adjustment
3.1 Finisher adjustment outlines
Use this function to make the following fine adjustments on SD-501 Saddle
Stitcher.
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Details
See bizhub 1050 user manual for the adjustment on finishing options oth-
er than the saddle stitcher.
The target adjustment items vary depending upon the configuration of in-
stalled options.
- 01 Stapling Centre Adjustment

Adjust the dislocation of the centre position of staples.
- 02 Stapling Paper Width Adjustment
Adjust the dislocation of sheets in the stapled set.
- 03 Staple Pitch Adjustment
Adjust the pitch between two staples.
- 04 Folding Position Adjustment
Adjust the double-folding position.
- 05 Three-Fold Position Adjustment
Adjust the three-folding position.
- 06 Fold Paper Width Adjustment
Adjust the dislocation between sheets.
- 07 Trimming Adjustment
Adjust the trim width.

3 Adjustment
3.2 05 Saddle Stitcher Adjustment

3.2.1 01 Stapling Centre Adjustment
Perform this adjustment for the centre (folding) position of copied/printed
sheets and of staples processed by the SD-501 Saddle Stitcher.
The paper width adjustment (06) and folding position adjustment (04) are
supposed to be completed before this adjustment.

Adjustment
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Procedure
1 Touch [Adjustment] - [02 Finisher Adjustment] - [05 Saddle Stitcher

Adj.].
2 Touch [01 Stapling Centre Adjustment] to display the stapling centre

position adjustment screen.
3 Touch the [COPY] tab to display the copy screen.
4 Select the Fold&Staple mode, then press [Start]. A sample copy will be
output.
5 Check misalignment (a) of the folded line and stapling position.
[1]
a
[2]
6 If the test desired result cannot be obtained, touch the [ADJUSTMENT]

tab.
7 Use the touch panel keypad to enter the desired adjustment value, then
touch [Set].
Available range: -20 (forward) to +20 (backward), 1 step = 0.1 mm
8 Repeat the adjustment steps from 3 to 7 until the desired result is ob-
tained.
9 Touch [Return] to restore the saddle stitcher adjustment mode menu

screen.

3 Adjustment
3.2.2 02 Stapling Paper Width Adjustment

Perform this adjustment if stapled sheets are not aligned neatly processed
by the SD-501 Saddle Stitcher.

Adjustment
3
Procedure

Adj.].
2 Touch [02 Stapling Paper Width Adjustment] to display the staple pa-
per width adjustment screen.
4 Load the desired size of paper to be adjusted on a tray, select

Fold&Staple and then press [Start]. A sample pattern (No. 16) will be
output.
5 Check misalignment (a), in which misalignment occurs if the paper

width setting is larger than the actual width, or paper curving (b), in
which a sample set is curved if the paper width setting is smaller than
the actual width has occurred.
6 If the desired result cannot be obtained, touch the [ADJUSTMENT] tab.
7 Touch [Next] or [Back] to select the paper size to be adjusted.

Touching [Next] continuously will change the paper size as follows.
All Size - 11×17 - A3 - B4 - 8.5x14 - A4R - 8.5×11R - B5R - 8×13 -
8.12×13.2 - 8.5×13 - 8.25×13 - 8K - 16KR - 12×18 - A3W - B4W -
A4WR - B5WR - 12×18W - 11×17W - 8.5×11WR - Special
touch [Set].
Available range: -20 (wide) to +20 (narrow), 1 step = 0.1 mm

3 Adjustment
!
Details
The following limitation is put on the paper width setting according to the
actual paper width.
Actual paper width Minimum value Maximum value
~ 222 mm 91 mm Acutal width minus 91 mm
222 mm ~ 290 mm Not limited Not limited
290 mm ~ Not limited 165 mm
Using paper size of which actual width is less than 222 mm such as A4R, the
staple pitch will be set to 91 mm automatically even if the value shorter than
91 mm of staple pitch is entered.
tained.
10 If adjustment in any other paper size is required, repeat steps from 3 to

8.

screen.

Adjustment
3
3.2.3 03 Staple Pitch Adjustment
Perform this adjustment for the staple pitch processed by SD-501 Saddle
Stitcher.

3 Adjustment
Procedure

Adj.].
2 Touch [03 Staple Pitch Adjustment] to display the staple pitch adjust-
ment screen.
4 Load the desired size of paper to be adjusted on a tray, specify

Fold&Staple, then press [Start]. A sample pattern (No. 16) will be out-
put.
5 Check the staple pitch (a) of the sample sheet.

All Size - 11×17 - A3 - B4 - 8.5×14 - A4R - 8.5×11R - B5R - 8×13 -
8.12×13.2 - 8.5×13 - 8.25×13 - 8K - 16KR - 12×18 - A3W - B4W -
A4WR - B5WR - 12x18W - 11×17W - 8.5×11WR - Special
touch [Set.].
Available range: -20 (wide) to +20 (narrow), 1 step = 1 mm
tained.

Adjustment
3
8.
11 Touch [Return] to restore the Saddle Stitcher Adjustment Mode Menu

Screen.

3 Adjustment
3.2.4 04 Folding Position Adjustment

Perform this adjustment for the double-folding position processed by the
SD-501 Saddle Stitcher.

Adjustment
3
Procedure

Adj.].
2 Touch [04 Folding Position Adjustment] to display the folding position

adjustment screen.
4 Load the desired size of paper to be adjusted on a tray, specify Multi

Centre, then press [Start]. A sample pattern (No. 16) will be output.
5 Check the misalignment (a) of the edge of the feeding sheets.
Paper feed direction

Touching [Next] continuously will change the paper size as follows:
All Size - 11×17 - A3 - B4 - 8.5×14 - A4R - 8.5×11R - B5R - 8×13 -
8.12×13.2 - 8.5×13 - 8.25×13 - 8K - 16KR - 12×18 - A3W - B4W -
touch [Set].
Available range: -20 to +20, 1 step = 0.1 mm
2
Note
When misalignment (a) of step 5 has occurred, enter the "+" value.
tained.

3 Adjustment
10 If adjustment in any other size is required, repeat steps 3 to 8.

screen.

Adjustment
3
3.2.5 05 Three-Fold Position Adjustment
Perform this adjustment for the three-folding positions processed by the SD-
501 Saddle Stitcher.
2
Reminder
When adjusting both single fold and double fold, be sure to start with the
double fold adjustment.
The baseline of single fold is calculated from the edge of the sheet, while
that of double fold is calculated from the position of the first fold line,
therefore a distance (b) in step 5 will be altered by changing the position
of either single fold or double fold.

3 Adjustment

Adjustment
3
Procedure

Adj.].
2 Touch [05 Three-Fold Position Adjustment] to display the three-folding

position adjustment screen.
4 Load the desired size of paper to be adjusted on a tray, specify Multi

Letter, then press [Start]. A sample pattern (No. 16) will be output.
5 Check a distance (a) and distance (b) on the output sheet.
a
[2]
[1]
b
Paper feed direction

Touching [Next] continuously will change the paper size as follows:All
Size - A4R - 8.5×11R
8 Touch [Double Fold].
touch [Set].
Available range: -50 to +50, 1 step = 0.1 mm
2
Note
The distance (a) in step 5 will increase when the "+" value is entered, and
decrease when the "-" value is entered.

3 Adjustment
10 Touch [Single Fold]. Repeat step 9.
2
Note
The distance (b) in step 5 will increase when the "+" value is entered, and
decrease when the "-" value is entered.
11 Repeat steps 3 to 10 until the desired result is obtained.

screen.

Adjustment
3
3.2.6 06 Fold Paper Width Adjustment
Perform this adjustment if folding position processed by the SD-501 Saddle
Stitcher dislocates in the folded set.

3 Adjustment
Procedure

Adj.].
2 Touch [06 Fold Paper Width Adjustment] to display the fold paper
width adjustment screen.
4 Load the desired size of paper to be adjusted on a tray, specify the

number of sheets to 5, then press [Start]. A sample pattern will be out-
put.
5 Check that any dislocation is found in the output set.

All Size - 11×17 - A3 - B4 - 8.5×14 - A4R - 8.5×11R - B5R - 8×13 -
8.12×13.2 - 8.5×13 - 8.25×13 - 8K - 16KR - 12×18 - A3W - B4W -
touch [Set].
2
Note
If the setting is too wide, the distance of misalignment may be larger.
tained.

screen.

Adjustment
3
3.2.7 07 Trimming Adjustment
Perform this adjustment for the position of punch holes to the direction of pa-
per feed.

3 Adjustment
Procedure

Adj.].
2 Touch [07 Trimming Adjustment] to display the trimming adjustment

screen.
4 Load the desired size of paper to be adjusted on a tray, specify

Fold&Staple, then press [Start]. A sample pattern (No. 16) will be out-
put.
5 Check the trimmed width (a) from the edge of the feeding sheet.
2.0 mm or more

All Size - 11×17 - A3 - B4 - 8.5×14 - A4R - 8.5×11R - B5R - 8×13 -
8.12×13.2 - 8.5×13 - 8.25×13 - 8K - 16KR - 12×18 - A3W - B4W -
touch [Set].
tained.

8.

Adjustment
3
screen.
12 Enter the value so that the cover should be cut more than 2.0 mm.
13 If “All Size” is selected as paper size, the entered adjustment value will
be applied to all sizes. If specific paper size is selected, adjustment val-
ue will be the sum of the entered value and the value previously spec-
ified for “All Size”.

3 Adjustment

1.1 Installation space .............................................................................. 1-3
1.2 Machine configuration ..................................................................... 1-5
1.2.1 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher ................................................................. 1-5
1.2.2 Standard/Optional equipment ........................................................ 1-7
1.3 Inserting a new staple cartridge into SD-501 Saddle Stitcher ..................... 1-8
1.4 Cleaning conveyance belt of saddle stitcher tray ....................... 1-10
1.5 Empty dust box of SD-501 Saddle Stitcher .................................. 1-13
1.6 If “Trim Receiver Exchange” message is displayed .................... 1-15
1.7 Paper information ........................................................................... 1-16
1.8 Specifications ................................................................................. 1-19
2 Copy operations
2.1 Copy conditions incompatible with saddle stitcher ...................... 2-3
2.2 Adjusting position of copy image (Image shift) ............................. 2-7
2.3 Selecting an output tray ................................................................. 2-11
2.4 Making folded booklet (Fold&Staple / Trimming) ........................ 2-13
2.5 Folding a copied set (Multi Centre / Multi Letter) ........................ 2-17
3 Adjustment
3.1 Finisher adjustment outlines ........................................................... 3-3
3.2 05 Saddle Stitcher Adjustment ........................................................ 3-4
3.2.1 01 Stapling Centre Adjustment ...................................................... 3-4
3.2.2 02 Stapling Paper Width Adjustment ............................................. 3-6
3.2.3 03 Staple Pitch Adjustment ........................................................... 3-9
3.2.4 04 Folding Position Adjustment ................................................... 3-12
3.2.5 05 Three-Fold Position Adjustment ............................................. 3-15
3.2.6 06 Fold Paper Width Adjustment ................................................. 3-19
3.2.7 07 Trimming Adjustment .............................................................. 3-21

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x-4 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

bizhub PRO 1050 + DF-603 + PF-701 + FD-501 + SD-501 + FS-503

bizhub PRO 1050 + DF-603 + PF-701 + FD-501 + SD-501

SD-501 Saddle Stitcher 1-3

bizhub PRO 1050 + DF-603 + PF-701 + SD-501

1-4 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

SD-501 Saddle Stitcher 1-5

Pos. Part name Description

3 Multi-folding mode tray holds sets output in multi-folding mode.

5 Right side door of SD- opens to remove mishandled paper.

6 Saddle Stitcher tray is withdrawn when using Fold&Staple mode.

7 Dust box is withdrawn to remove waste paper.

Pos. Part name Description

2 Secondary (Sub) tray opens downward to remove mishandled paper.

4 Secondary (Sub) tray opens upward to remove mishandled paper.

5 Inlet lever o opens leftward to remove mishandled paper.

6 Feeding knob can be turned clockwise to feed mishandled paper to the

7 Folding unit conveyance opens rightward to remove mishandled paper.

8 Folding unit conveyance opens the cover to remove mishandled paper.

9 Folding unit front cover opens upward to remove mishandled paper.

10 Stapling unit staples folded sets.

11 Stapling unit knob can be turned clockwise to feed mishandled paper.

12 Outlet lever opens leftward to remove mishandled paper.

13 Outlet conveyance lever opens downward to remove mishandled paper.

1-6 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

EM-701 Expanded Memory

SD-501 Saddle Stitcher Main Body

FS-503 Finisher + SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

SD-501 Saddle Stitcher 1-7

1.3 Inserting a new staple cartridge into SD-501 Saddle

Follow the procedure below to replace the staple cartridge.

1 Open the left side door of the saddle

2 Remove the empty cartridge.

1-8 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

3 Set the new cartridge.

4 Close the left side door of the saddle

SD-501 Saddle Stitcher 1-9

1.4 Cleaning conveyance belt of saddle stitcher tray

1-10 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

3 Move the conveyance belt to clean

4 Clean the bottom plate of the saddle

SD-501 Saddle Stitcher 1-11

1-12 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

Follow the procedure below to empty the dust box.

1 Withdraw the dust box.

SD-501 Saddle Stitcher 1-13

2 Open the top cover of the dust box.

3 Take waste paper out of the dust

4 Close the top cover of the dust box,

1-14 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

If the above message is displayed, please contact your service representa-

SD-501 Saddle Stitcher 1-15

1.7 Paper information

Fold & Staple Trimming Multi-Folding function Straight deliv-

Weight 50 ~ 244 g/m

* F4 indicates the following four sizes: 8.5×13, 8.125×13.25, 8×13, 8.25×13.

1-16 SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

Paper weight Maximum number of folded&stapled sheets

- Some types of fine paper (50 ~ 91 g/m2) may be limited to 30 sheets or

Paper weight Maximum number of folded&stapled sheets

The saddle stitcher tray should be fully withdrawn in order to accommo-