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Main hardware parts

The print system can be given different configurations to match various print environments. The print system has basic hardware parts extended with optionals. In the table below you can find descriptions of the main parts.

NOTE
  • This manual uses functional names for the print system parts. However, sometimes you may need the commercial name, for example, if you want to order an optional. In this case, use the table with the commercial names.

  • The availability of optionals differs per country.

Base print system with bulk paper module
Example of a print system extended with several input and output optionals

Description of main hardware parts

1

PRISMAsync Print Server steers the performance, workflow, image quality, and color quality of the print system.

2

Paper module to hold media

3

Automatic document feeder to copy and scan originals

4

Toner compartment cover to access the toner cartridges

5

Internal paper trays to hold media

6

Print module where printing takes place

7

Control panel, which is the central information point for the operator

8

Sensing unit to automatically perform media registration, color density adjustments and more

9

Inspection unit to automatically inspect the print quality of output based on a reference image

10

Inserter to feed (preprinted) covers and insert sheets

11

Static elimination unit to remove static electricity from media during printing

12

Professional puncher with replaceable die sets to punch holes in the printed output or to crease the printed output

13

Perfect binder to create perfect-bound and trimmed books

14

High-capacity stacker to stack and order large piles of output

15

Folder to fold the output in various ways

16

Stacker/stapler to staple and stack the printed output. A booklet maker creates saddle-stitched booklets. A punch unit punches printed output.

17

Booklet trimmer to trim the leading edge of booklets and two-knife trimmer to trim the top- and bottom-edges of booklets

Commercial names of print module optionals

Optional

Commercial name

Automatic document feeder

Duplex Color Image Reader Unit-P

Printer cover

Printer Cover-P

Special feeder

Stack Bypass-D

Paper module

Multi-drawer Paper Deck-E

Bulk paper module

POD Deck Lite-C

POD Deck Lite XL-A

Inserter

Document Insertion Unit-R

Sensing unit

Sensing unit-B

Inspection unit

Inspection unit-B

For more information, see Paper input specifications.

Commercial names of finishing optionals

Optional

Commercial name

Static elimination unit

Canon Static Eliminator-A1

Professional puncher

Multi Function Professional Puncher-C

Perfect binder

Perfect Binder-F

High capacity stacker

High Capacity Stacker-J

Folder

Paper Folding Unit-K

Stacker/stapler

Staple Finisher-AF or Booklet Finisher-AF

Booklet trimmer

Booklet Trimmer-G

Two-knife booklet trimmer

Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-B

Finisher bridge

Finisher Bridge-A

DFD (Document Finishing Device) adapter

DFD Adapter-B

eWire

GBC eWire Pro

For more information, see Finishers specifications.