Main hardware parts

Introduction

NOTE

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

NOTE

This manual uses functional names for the print system parts. However, sometimes you need the commercial name, for example to order an accessory. Then, use the table with the commercial names.
The availability of optionals differs per country.
Whenever a number of sheets is mentioned in the table below, the figure is based on media of 80 g/m² (20 lb bond).

Example of the varioPRINT 140 series with several input and output optionals

Description

The specifications of the product and the available accessories are described in the specification section.

Table 1. The components of a full varioPRINT 140 series product line
Item	Component	Function
1	Control panel	Manage your print, copy and scan jobs. Make system settings and workflow settings. Support for troubleshooting, for example clear paper jams.
2	External paper module (four paper trays), optional	Hold the media required to print your jobs. Total capacity: 4,600 sheets, or 7,800 sheets with the optional dual paper trays installed.
3	Internal paper module (four paper trays)	Hold the media required to print your jobs. Total capacity: 4,000 sheets.
4	Printer module	Print the jobs. Access to the printer module is required: To clear paper jams, and To carry out Printer Operation Care (POC) actions.
5	Scanner	Scan paper originals. Copy paper originals. Perform media registrations. Capacity: A stack of maximum 300 originals.
6	Operator attention light	Make the status of the system visible from a distance.
7	Decurler	Fixes paper curl caused by heat, etc.
8	Inserter	Hold the (pre-printed) cover sheets or insert sheets to finish your documents.
9	Professional puncher	To punch holes, perforate or crease the printed output.
10	First stacker	High capacity stacker to receive the output.
11	Second stacker	Add additional output capacity.
12	Perfect binder	To create perfect-bound and trimmed books.
13	Folder	Fold the output in various ways.
14	Stacker/stapler	Staple and stack the output. Optional, the stacker/stapler can be equipped with a Puncher Unit to punch the output.
15	Booklet Trimmer	Trim the fore-edge of each booklet.
16	Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer	Trim the top and bottom of each booklet.
not shown	Booklet maker	Make a booklet of the output.
not shown	Copy tray	Tray to receive the output.
not shown	Finisher adapter	Use to connect DFD finishers without the need for a stacker.
not shown	Bridge	Use to connect the finisher adapter to the stacker / stapler.

Table 2. Commercial names of optionals
Commercial product name:	Optional
Staple Finisher - AG1	[Stacker/stapler]
Booklet Finisher - AG1 (with saddle press functionality)	[Stacker/stapler]
Puncher Unit - BS1/BT1/BU1	[Stacker/stapler]
DFD Adapter - B1	[Finisher adapter]
Finisher Bridge - A1	[Bridge]
Multi Function Professional Puncher-C	[Puncher]
GBC® eWire™	[eWire]
Paper Folding Unit-K1	[Folder]
Document Insertion Unit-R1	[Inserter]
High Capacity Stacker-J1	[Stacker]
Booklet Trimmer-G1	[Trimmer]
Two-Knife Trimmer-B1	[Trimmer]
Duplex Color Image Reader Unit-N1	[Scanner]
Decurler Unit-D1	[Decurler]
BLM600	[Stacker/stapler and booklet maker]
Output tray	[Copy tray]

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