SD-501 Saddle Stitcher

INSTALLATION MANUAL
Applied Machines:MFP 105ppm/COLOR MFP 65ppm
For Product Code 56U*-Z*/564*-7*, A03U, A03V

I.Machine Combination Examples

[MFP 105ppm series] • For installation procedures for SD-501 +
RU-503(RU-504) +COLOR MFP 65ppm series,
SD-501+Machine+PF-701 see pages 7 to 11, and 15 to 17.
• For installation procedures for SD-501 +FD-501+
RU-503(RU-504)+ COLOR MFP 65ppm series,
see pages 11 to 13, and 15 to 17.
•For installation procedures for SD-501 +LS-501+
RU-503+ COLOR MFP 65ppm series, see pages
13 to 17.
SD-501+FD-501+Machine+PF-701
II.Directions for Placing the Machine on
the Floor
Note:
Make sure to conduct the procedure with an adequate
number of person.
1. Remove the 2 front blocks and the 2 back blocks.
SD-501+LS-501+Machine+PF-701
FS-503+SD-501+FD-501+Machine+PF-701
15AQIXE001SA

• For installation procedures for SD-501 + MFP

105ppm seriessee pages 4 to 7, and 15 to 17.
• For installation procedures for SD-501 + FD-501
+ MFP 105ppm series, see pages 11 to 13, and
15 to 17.
• For installation procedures for SD-501 + LS-501
+ MFP 105ppm series, see pages 13 to 17.
Front blocks
* The back side also does the same procedure.
[COLOR MFP 65ppm series] 15AQIXE003SA

2. Raise the front side of the Machine with each per-

SD-501+RU-503+Machine+PF-601 son to remove the 2 center blocks on the front
(RU-504)
side.
3. Raise the back side of the Machine with each
person to remove the 2 center blocks on the back
side.

SD-501+FD-501+RU-503+Machine+PF-601
(RU-504)

Center blocks
SD-501+LS-501+RU-503+Machine+PF-601 * The back side also does the same procedure.
15AQIXE002SA 15AQIXE004SA

4. Raise the left side of the Machine with each per-

son to remove the 4 left blocks.

E-1 15AQ955011
5. Raise the right side of the Machine with each per- III.Confirmation Prior to Installation
son to remove the 4 right blocks, and bring the
1. Select a flat and stable place for installing the
product onto a pallet.
machine.
2. Unit weight: Approx. 263kg
3. Make sure to have an adequate number of per-
son for handling or carrying the machine.
4. The packaging material should not be reused for
repacking.

IV.Accessory parts
Note:
In the combination of LS-501+SD-501, power sup-
ply from outside has to be used as the length
Left blocks
* The right side also does the same procedure. between LS and SD is longer than the included
15AQIXE005SA
relay power cord. For your safety operation, pre-
6. Fix the veneer with its beveled portion turned pare a power supply cord with your country specifi-
upward, to the left end face of the pallet by two cation as a separate part.
nails as illustrated below. No. Name Shape Q’ty
Nail: 2 pcs. 1. Installation
Corrugated fiberboard plate 1
Veneer 2

15AQIXC001SA

2. Installation
plate 2
1
15AQIXE006SA 15AQIXC002SA

7. Set the 4 blocks removed from the machine, 3. Installation

below the veneer as illustrated below. plate 3
1

Left Right 15AQIXC003SA

4. Installation
plate 4
1
Veneer Corrugated fiberboard 15AQIXC004SA

5. Relay
power cord
1

Front 15AQIXE007SA
15AQIXC005SA
8. Gently bring the machine down onto the floor with
6. TP screw M3x6 2
the left side coming first.
7. TP screw M4x6
8

8. TP screw
2
M4x10
9. Installation
manual
1
Left side

15AQIXE008SA

E-2
 4. Open the front right door and the front left door of
[Note: Case of MFP 105ppm series] the SD-501, and remove the internal locking
When SD-501 is installed in MFP 105ppm series, tapes and two locking materials (8 screws).
be sure to execute;
• Setting of DIP SW Folding segment Locking tapes

• Perform a software update (ISW)

Locking materials

V.Pre-Installation Preparations
1. Visually inspect the unit.
Locking tapes
2. Remove the locking tapes and the locking materi-
als on the right side (2 screws each).
Note:
Make sure to remove the locking materials, or else
the front right door will be deformed.
3. Remove the accessory parts.
Locking tape

Locking tapes

Locking tape

Front left door Front right door

Locking
material 15AQIXE010SA
guide tapes
5. Remove the locking tapes from the stapling seg-
ment and the saddle-stitch tray and three protec-
tion materials from the saddle-stitch tray, then pull
Saddle-stitch tray Locking tape out the folding segment.

Stapling segment

Locking
Locking tapes
material

Guide plate
locking tape Connector
locking tape

Accessory
Folding segment
parts

Locking
material 15AQIXE009SA

Red tags

Inside the Protection materials

saddle-stitch
tray

Locking tapes 15AQIXE011SA

E-3
6. Remove the locking screws (2 screws) at the end VI.Installation Procedure
of the red tags in the folding segment and the
locking tape. Installation procedure for
[SD-501 + MFP 105ppm series]
Folding segment

Locking tape 1. Turn the machine’s Sub and Main power switches
OFF, and unplug the power cord.
2. Install the Installation plate 1 (2 places), the
Installation plate 2, and the Installation plate 3 on
the left side of the machine as below. (TP screw
M4x6: 8 pcs.)
Locking screws
Note:
For the Installation plate 2 and the Installation
plate 3, use the screw holes without the engraved
15AQIXE012SA marking “FS503”.
7. Pull out the saddle-stitch tray and remove the
locking tape from the bottom tray stand.

Locking tape

Installation plate 1 Installation plate 2 Installation plate 3

15AQIXE039SA

TP screws M4x6
TP screws M4x6 TP screws M4x6 15AQIXE013SA

3. Remove the connector cover on the left side of

the machine (1 screw).

Connector cover

15AQIXE014SA

E-4
4. Remove the back cover 2 of the SD-501 (8 screws). 8. Turn OFF DIP SW2
Note:
• This procedure is required because by
default it is set for a COLOR MFP 65ppm
series.(Factory default of SW2: ON)
• Do not change other switches.
Back cover 2

15AQIXE016SA

5. Remove the CN-19 connector from the control

board as shown in the figure below.
6. Remove the jumper connector from the clamp.

15AQIXC010SA

9. Install the back cover 2 (8 screws).

10. Remove the connector cover on the right side of
CN-19
Clamp the SD-501 back cover 2 (1 screw).

Connector cover

Jumper connector

15AQIXE017SA
Back cover 2
7. Connect the jumper connector to the CN-19.
Note:
Unless the jumper connector is connected, the
ISW cannot be performed (when SD-501 is
15AQIXE015SA
directly connected to the machine).
11. Pull out the connector from the connector cover
segment.

Place to pull out

the connector

Jumper connector
CN-19 connector

15AQIXE018SA Connector

15AQIXE038SA

E-5
12. Install the SD-501 to the machine (4) Install the Installation plate 4.
(1) Connect the three connector jacks of the SD-501 (TP screw M4x10: 1 pc.)
to the connector plugs on the machine.
(One small 2pin connector will not be used.)

Machine SD-501

TP screw M4x10

Installation plate 4

SD-501 connector jacks

15AQIXE024SA

Note:
15AQIXE021SA
If the screw holes of the Installation plate 2 and the
(2) Align the top and bottom holes of the SD-501 Installation plate 4 do not align, adjust them by the
to the Installation plate 1 pins, and lock them height of the casters (6) on the SD-501.
by sliding the SD-501 to the back.

Top
SD-501 Machine

15AQIXE025SA

Holes Installation plate 1

Bottom Skew adjustment

15AQIXE022SA

(3) Secure the SD-501 onto the Installation plate 2

with a screw. (TP screw M4x10: 1 pc.)

Installation plate 2

TP screw M4x10

15AQIXE023SA

E-6
13. Plug in the power cord. 3. Install the two blindfold plate installation materials
Connect the relay power cord included in the (included in the RU package).
package to the machine and the SD-501. (TP screw M3x6: 4 pcs.: included with the RU).

Machine

SD-501

Relay power cord 15AQIXE063SA 15AQIXE046SA

14. Perform a software update (ISW).

TP screws M3x6
For ISW procedures, see the service manual. Blindfold plate TP screws M3x6
Note: installation materials
The software is designed for the COLOR MFP
65ppm series, so be sure to run it.

Installation procedure for

[SD-501 + RU-503(RU-504)
+COLOR MFP 65ppm series]

* For the installation procedure for the RU, see

the RU-503/504 installation manual. 4. Install the blindfold plate (included in the RU
1. Turn OFF the machine's Sub and Main power package) (TP screw M4x6: 4 pcs.: included with
switches, and unplug the power cord. the RU).
2. Install the machine installation plate/L (included in
the RU package) (TP screw M4x6: 4 pcs.:
included with the RU).
Blindfold plate (included in the RU package)

Machine installation plate/L(included in the RU package)

TP screw M4x6
TP screw M4x6

15AQIXE047SA
15AQIXE045SA

E-7
5. Align the bottom hole of the SD-501 with the posi-
tioning pin on the power supply unit, and lock
them by sliding the SD-501 toward the back.
SD-501 RU
7. Install the reinforcing plate/R (included in the RU
package) on the back of machine installation
plate/R and machine installation plate/L. (TP
screw M4x6: 4 pcs.: included with the RU)
Reinforcing
plate/R

TP screw
M4x6
TP screw M4x6

Hole position
Pin

15AQIXE048SA

6. Open the front door of the SD-501, and install 15AQIXE050SA

installation plate 4.(TP screw M4x10: 1 pc.) 8. Retract the supporting leg on the back side of the
power supply unit.

TP screw M4x10

Installation plate 4

00AAIXE000SA
15AQIXE049SA

Note: 15AQIXC008SA

If the screw holes do not match when securing
installation plate 1 and installation plate 4, adjust
the height of the six casters of the SD-501 to
match the screw holes.
9. Connect the four SD-501 connector jacks to the
connector plugs of the power supply unit.
Power supply unit

15AQIXE025SA

SD-501 connector

15AQIXE051SA

Skew adjustment

E-8
10. Place the conveyance unit on the rail of machine
installation plate/R and machine installation
plate/L, and slide it all the way in until it stops at
the back.
Conveyance unit
13. Loosen two screws, and remove the connector
cover on the back side of the RU conveyance
segment.

Connector cover
Machine Option

Machine
installation
Machine installation plate/L 15AQIXE055SA
plate/R
15AQIXE052SA 14. Connect two connector plugs of the power sup-
11. Remove the lock shaft of the conveyance unit (1 ply unit to the connector plugs of the convey-
black screw). ance segment, and secure the wire bundle with
Note: two clamps as shown in the figure.
Be sure to store the lock shaft for the use when
removing the conveyance unit.

Lock shaft

Clamps
Power supply
connectors

Wire bundle

15AQIXE056SA

15. Secure the bundled connectors of the power sup-

15AQIXE053SA ply unit with the clamp on the connector cover.
12. Pull out the conveyance unit, secure it with
screws [TP screw (black) 3x8: 2pcs.: included
with the RU], and push it back.

Clamp
TP screw M3x8

15AQIXE057SA
00AAIXE000SA
Option side Machine side

15AQIXE054SA

E-9
16. Install the connector cover on the RU convey-
ance segment.
Note:
Put the wire bundle into the RU machine so that it
will not get hooked when the conveyance segment
is pulled out.
18. Install the front cover (included with the RU).
(1) Temporarily place two screws in the front of the
power supply unit (TP screw M4x6: 2 pcs.:
included with the RU).
TP screw M4x6(temporarily secured)

Connector cover

15AQIXE060SA

(2) Align the bottom holes of the front cover with

15AQIXE058SA the pins of the power supply unit, and use the
17. Install the back cover (included with the RU) temporarily placed screws to secure it.
[Truss screw (black) M4x6: 2 pcs.: included with
the RU].

Back cover

Truss screw
(black) M4x6

Pin Pin

15AQIXE061SA

15AQIXE059SA

E-10
Note:
If the front cover does not close because it touches Installation procedure for
the machine or optional unit, adjust the horizontal [SD-501 + FD-501 +MFP 105ppm series]
position or angle of the front cover. If the actuator [SD-501 + FD-501+RU-503(RU-504)
does not turn the interlock switch ON, adjust the +COLOR MFP 65ppm series]
position of the actuator adjustment plate as well.

Loosen the screw to adjust the angle
Loosen the screw to
adjust the horizontal position
1. Turn OFF the machine's Sub and Main power
switches, and unplug the power cord.
2. Install the Installation plate 1 (2 places), the
Installation plate 2, and the Installation plate 3 on
the left side of the FD-501 as below. (TP screw
M4x6: 8 pcs.)
Note:
For the Installation plate 2 and the Installation
plate 3, use the screw holes without the engraved
marking “FS503”.

Installation plate 2

TP screws M4x6

Installation plate 3
15AQIXF062SA

Installation plate 1
Actuator adjustment plate

Loosen the TP screws M4x6

screws to
adjust the
horizontal
position TP screws M4x6 15AQIXE027SA

3. Remove the connector cover on the left side of

the FD-501. (1 screw)
19. Plug in the power cord.
Connect the power cord to the SD-501 and plug
in the power cord. (included in the machine
package)
Note:
Do not use the relay power cord included in the
package.

Machine SD-501
RU

Connector cover

15AQIXE028SA

Power cord

15AQIXE064SA

20. In case of RU-504, plug in the power cord.

E-11
4. Install the SD-501 to the FD-501. (4) Install the Installation plate 4. (TP screw M4x10:1
(1) Connect the four SD-501 connector jacks to pc.)
the connector plugs of the FD-501 on the
paper exit side.

FD-501 SD-501

TP screw M4x10

Installation plate 4

SD-501 connector

15AQIXE024SA

Note:
15AQIXE029SA
If the screw holes of the Installation plate 2 and the
(2) Align the top and bottom holes of the SD-501 Installation plate 4 do not align, adjust them by the
to the Installation plate 1 pins, and lock them height of the casters (6) on the SD-501.
by sliding the SD-501 to the back.

Top

SD-501 FD-501

15AQIXE025SA

Holes Installation plate 1

Skew adjustment

Bottom
15AQIXE030SA 5. Remove the back cover 2 of the SD-501. (8 screws)
(MFP 105ppm series only)
(3) Secure the SD-501 onto the Installation plate 2
with a screw. (TP screw M4x10: 1 pc.)

Installation plate 2 Back cover 2

TP screw M4x10

15AQIXE016SA

15AQIXE031SA

E-12
6. Turn OFF DIP SW2.
(MFP 105ppm series only)
Note:
• This procedure is required because by
default it is set for a COLOR MFP 65ppm
series.(Factory default of SW2: ON)
• Do not change other switches.
Installation procedure for
[SD-501 + LS-501 +MFP 105ppm series]
[SD-501 + LS -501+RU-503
+COLOR MFP 65ppm series]
1. Turn OFF the machine's Sub and Main power
switches, and unplug the power cord.
2. Install the Installation plate 1 (2 places), the
Installation plate 2, and the Installation plate 3 on
the left side of the LS-501 as below. (TP screw
M4x6: 8 pcs.)
Note:
For the Installation plate 2 and the Installation
plate 3, use the screw holes without the engraved
marking “FS503”.

15AQIXC010SA

7. Install the back cover 2 (8 screws).

(MFP 105ppm series only)
8. Plug in the power cord.
Connect the relay power cord included in the
package to the FD-501 and the SD-501.

FD-501

Installation plate 1 Installation plate 2 Installation plate 3

SD-501

TP screws M4x6
TP screws M4x6 TP screws M4x6 15AQIXE040SA
Relay power cord
3. Remove the connector cover on the left side of
the LS-501. (1 screw)
15AQIXE065SA

9. Perform a software update (ISW).

[MFP 105ppm series only]
For ISW procedures, see the service manual.
Note:
The software is designed for the COLOR MFP
65ppm series, so be sure to run it.
10.In case of RU-504, plug in the power cord.

Connector cover

15AQIXE034SA

E-13
4. Install the SD-501 to the LS-501. (4) Install the Installation plate 4. (TP screw
(1) Connect the four SD-501 connector jacks to M4x10:1 pc.)
the connector plugs of the LS-501 on the paper
exit side.

LS-501 SD-501

TP screw M4x10

Installation plate 4
SD-501
connector jacks

15AQIXE024SA

Note:
15AQIXE044SA
If the screw holes of the Installation plate 2 and the
(2) Align the top and bottom holes of the SD-501 Installation plate 4 do not align, adjust them by the
to the Installation plate 1 pins, and lock them height of the casters (6) on the SD-501.
by sliding the SD-501 to the back.

Top

SD-501 LS-501

15AQIXE025SA

Holes Installation plate 1

Skew adjustment

Bottom
15AQIXE042SA 5. Remove the back cover 2 of the SD-501. (8 screws)
(3) Secure the SD-501 onto the Installation plate 2 (MFP 105ppm series only)
with a screw. (TP screw M4x10: 1 pc.)

Installation plate 2
Back cover 2

TP screw M4x10

15AQIXE016SA

15AQIXE023SA

E-14
6. Turn OFF DIP SW2. VII.How to Use the Saddle-Stitch Tray
(For the MFP 105ppm series only)
Note:
Note:
There are three patterns for using the saddle-stitch
• This procedure is required because by default
tray.
it is set for a COLOR MFP 65ppm series.(Fac-
a. Standard use
tory default of SW2: ON)
Pull out the tray all the way, and put down the
• Do not change other switches.
stand.

Front cover
Stand

15AQIXC010SA
15AQIXE035SA

7. Install the back cover 2 (8 screws).

b. Using without the front cover
(MFP 105ppm series only)
Remove the screws on both sides of the front
8. Plug in the power cord.
cover (3 screws each).
Connect the power cord to the SD-501 and plug in
Note:
the power cord. (Use the optional power cord
Implement this method only if requested by cus-
included in the package with the machine.)
tomers.
Note:
Do not use the relay power cord included in the Left side Right side
package.

SD-501

Power cord

15AQIXE043SA

9. Perform a software update (ISW).

[MFP 105ppm series only] 15AQIXE036SA

For ISW procedures, see the service manual.

Note:
The software is designed for the COLOR MFP
65ppm series, so be sure to run it.

E-15
 c. Using the saddle-stitch tray in a shortened size
Push the tray into the position shown in the
photograph, and secure it with screws included
in the package (TP screw M3x6: 2 pcs.)
Step
5. Touch the finisher No. key according to the
place where it was installed to display the
Serial number entry screen.
* Machine + SD-501: Finisher 1
Machine + FD-501 + SD-501: Finisher 2
Machine + LS-501 + SD-501: Finisher 2
6. Enter the serial number of the SD-501 and
touch “OK”. (Use “Shift” to switch between
upper case letters and lower case letters.)
7. Touch “OK” on the serial number list screen.

[For the COLOR MFP 65ppm series]

TP screws M3x6
VIII.Serial Number Registration
Register the serial number of the SD-501 that has
been installed to the machine.
The location of the serial number is shown in the fig-
ure below.
Step
1. Plug the power cord into the outlet and turn
ON the Main power switch.
2. Enter Service mode.
Note:
Refer to procedures in the Service Manual to
enter into the Service Mode.
3. [Service Mode Menu screen]
Touch “System Setting”.
15AQIXE037SA
4. [System Setting Menu screen]
Touch “M/C Serial Number Setting”.
5. Touch the finisher No. key according to the
place where it was installed to display the
Serial number entry screen.
* Machine + SD-501: Finisher 1
Machine + FD-501 + SD-501: Finisher 2
Machine + LS-501 + SD-501: Finisher 2
6. Enter the serial number of the SD-501 and
touch “OK”. (Use “Shift” to switch between
upper case letters and lower case letters.)
7. Touch “Return” on the serial number list
screen.

IX.Importing Adjustment Data

Import the factory adjustment data of the SD-501 to
the machine memory.
If a SD-501 and other optional units are connected,
they can recover the standard data at the same
time.
15AQIXJ032SA
Step
[For the MFP 105ppm series] 1. On the Service mode menu screen, touch
Step “Finisher Adjustment”.
1. Plug the power cord into the outlet and turn 2. Touch “Recall Standard Data” from the fin-
ON the Main power switch. isher adjustment menu screen.
2. Enter Service mode. 3. Touch “Factory Initial Data” on the recall
Note: standard data screen.
Refer to procedures in the Service Manual to
enter into the Service Mode.
3. Touch “System Setting” to display sub menus.
4. Touch “M/C Serial Number Setting” from the
system setting sub menus.

E-16
X.Confirmation of Paper Output
Output paper in all folding modes, saddle-stitch
mode, and trimming mode to check the accuracy of
paper folding, saddle stitching, and trimming. If the
results are not within the standard values, adjust the
settings.
See the Field Service section of the Service Manual
for adjustment method.

XI.Adjustment Data Backup

If the SD-501 adjustment data is changed, back up
the machine SD-501 data to the SD-501 memory.
If a SD-501 and other optional units are connected,
the data will be backed up at the same time.
Step
1. On the Service mode menu screen, touch the
“Machine Condition (MFP 105ppm series)” or
“State Confirmation (COLOR MFP 65ppm
series)”.
2. Touch “I/O Check (MFP 105ppm series)” or
“I/O Check Mode (COLOR MFP 65ppm
series)”.
3. Enter “9” and “0” using the quantity setting
buttons. Make sure that <090-00> appears
on the message display.
4. Press the [Start] key.
Backup procedure will start.

E-17