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Replace in the standard stacker / stapler the staple cartridge in the saddle-stitch unit

The dashboard of the control panel indicates if the staple cartridge needs replacing. The color of the icon indicates the status of the staple cartridge. (Learn about printer status)

Staple cartridges contains sufficient staples.

At least one staple cartridge is almost empty

At least one staple cartridge is empty.

You can check the current status of the staple cartridge in the control panel. Location: [System]  → [Printer]  → [Supplies].

You can find the saddle-stitch unit in the stacker/stapler.

Location of the saddle-stitch unit
IMPORTANT
  • For information on the Canon genuine staple cartridges, see Consumables.

  • Be careful when you perform maintenance tasks on optionals attached to the machine. When you perform a maintenance task, such as replace a staple cartridge, remove waste, or solve jams, other machine parts can continue with job process activities.

  • Remove the printed output from the booklet tray before you replace the staple cartridge in the saddle-stitch unit.

NOTE
  • We recommend ordering staple cartridges from your local authorized Canon dealer before your stock runs out.

  • When a staple cartridge is empty, replace both cartridges.

  • Only use staple cartridges intended for your print system.

    Staple Cartridge-D2 / Staple Cartridge-D3 for Booklet Finisher-T1

Before you begin

Remove printed output from the booklet tray.

Procedure

Action

1

Open the front cover of the stacker/stapler.

2

Pull out the saddle-stitch unit until it stops (1). Pull out and push up the staple unit (2).

*1 Saddle-stitch unit

*2 Staple unit

3

Remove the empty staple cartridges (1) and click the new staple cartridges into its place (2).

NOTE

Replace both staple cartridges. You can only insert one staple cartridge at a time.

4

Pull the staple unit towards you and push down the staple unit in its original position (1). Push the saddle-stitch unit in its original position (2).

CAUTION

When you push the saddle-stitch unit to its original position, be careful not to get your fingers caught. This can cause personal injury.

5

Close the front cover.

CAUTION

When you close the front cover of the stacker/stapler, be careful not to get your fingers caught. This can cause personal injury.