Delivering Document Sets to the Stacker

Printing out large volumes of documents is not a problem for the Xerox Nuvera. On the other hand, sorting and delivering those documents to people is difficult and time consuming if the output is not organized.

For more information about document set sorting at the Xerox Nuvera, see Using Offset.

Multi-Function Finisher (MFF) Stacker

The other use for the Stacker (bottom tray) is for making booklets, dual-stitched, saddle-stitched, and folded documents.

Note

NOTE: The MFF is the standard-equipped finisher on Xerox Nuvera Digital Copier/Printers. It is not available on the Xerox Nuvera Digital Production System or the Xerox Nuvera 288 Digital Perfecting System.

Basic Finishing Module (BFM) Stacker

The BFM includes a top tray, which serves as a purge tray and as a destination for stocks ineligible for delivery to the stacker (refer to the CED for stock compatible with the system). It also includes a high-capacity stacker. The BFM Plus has a bypass paper path in place of the top tray.

For details, see Basic Finishing Module Specifications. For information on using the Variable Shaped Tray on the BFM, refer to Using the Basic Finishing Module (BFM).

Note

NOTE: For the BFM paper backed transparencies can go to the stacker. All other transparencies types must go to the top tray.

To send document sets to the stacker

Documents submitted from a client application can be programmed to use the stacker. See Printing from your PC.

  1. At the Xerox Nuvera user interface, initiate a job and make job programming choices.
  2. On the Output tab, choose the Stapling/Finishing button.
  3. Click on the Output Location pulldown menu, and choose Finisher.
    4. Note

    NOTE: This set of steps applies to systems with either an MFF or BFM.
  4. To aid in the sorting and distribution of your output, you may want to program offset into the documents going to the stacker. For details, see Using Offset to Separate Documents in a Stack.
Note

NOTE: Jobs with different sized papers can be stacked in the main tray. Small papers should be stacked on top of large papers to prevent the stack from falling over.

To unload the BFM stacker

When the job assigned to the BFM stacker prints, the BFM collects the sheets in the stacker bin. Once the bin limit is reached, the BFM drops the sets onto the stack below.

After the print job finishes, the system will unload the stacker based on the stacker limit setting. For information on how to select the stacker limit, refer to Using the Basic Finishing Module (BFM).

caution: possibility of damage to equipment if procedure not followed.

CAUTION!
Do NOT open the BFM front door and the stapler door at the same time.

  1. Select the Unload button on the UI or press the Unload button on the front of the BFM.
  2. When the LED is blinking, open the tray access door.
  3. Grasp the black handle and slide tray outward.
  4. Remove stack from stacker tray.
  5. Push tray back into the BFM.
  6. Close the access door.

What the LED means

LED is On = BFM is in use

LED is Off = BFM is not in use or is initializing after an unload (Do not open BFM front door)

LED is Steady = Stacker tray is lowering (Do not open BFM front door)

LED is Blinking Slow = Stacker tray is lowering for an unload and the request to open the BFM front door is recognized

LED is Blinking Fast = OK to open the BFM front door

Note

NOTE: The Unload button will not cause an unload if the Feed Module runs out of paper in the middle of a job. Fill the Feed Module tray and allow the set to finish. Canceling, holding, or deleting a job will also allow unloading to occur.

In case of a jam in the paper path or stapler:

If paper should become jammed in the paper path section or stapler, and a system event does not appear, you can access these areas by unlocking the drawer/cover through the system software.

  1. In the system user interface, click [Printer: Unlock Finisher] . The Unlock Basic Finisher window appears.
  2. The Top Cover and Stapler Drawer unlock buttons are shown. Click the button of the area you wish to unlock.
  3. You should hear a series of clicks coming from the BFM. The cover or drawer can now be accessed.
caution: possibility of damage to equipment if procedure not followed.

CAUTION!
Do NOT attempt to unlock any BFM covers or drawers while there is still an "Adjusting Finisher" status visible in the status area of the system user interface. Wait for this message to clear before attempting to use the Unlock Basic Finisher controls.

For details on clearing papers jams in the BFM, see Clearing Paper Jams.