FS-503 Finisher

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

I. Machine Combination Examples

[MFP 105ppm series] [COLOR MFP 65ppm series]
• FS-503+Machine+PF-701 • FS-503+RU-504+Machine+PF-601

• FS-503+SD-501+Machine+PF-701
 (FS-503+SD-501+FD-501+Machine+PF-701) • FS-503+FD-501+RU-504+Machine+PF-601

• FS-503+LS-501+Machine+PF-701 • FS-503+LS-501+RU-504+Machine+PF-601

• FS-503+SD-501+FD-501+RU-504+Machine+PF-601
• FS-503+FD-501+Machine+PF-701

15AEIXE001SA 15AEIXE002SA

• For installation procedures for FS-503 + MFP • For installation procedures for FS-503 + RU-504
105ppm series, see pages 3 to 6, and 18 to 19. + COLOR MFP 65ppm series, see pages 7 to 10,
• For installation procedures for FS-503 + LS-501 and 18 to 19.
+ MFP 105ppm series, see pages 10 to 12, and • For installation procedures for FS-503 + LS-501
18 to 19. + RU-504 + COLOR MFP 65ppm series, see
• For installation procedures for FS-503 + FD-501 pages 10 to 12, and 18 to 19.
+ MFP 105ppm series, see pages 13 to 15, and • For installation procedures for FS-503 + FD-501
18 to 19. + RU-504 + COLOR MFP 65ppm series, see
• For installation procedures for FS-503 + SD-501 pages 13 to 15, and 18 to 19.
+ MFP 105ppmseries, see pages 15 to 19. • FS-503 + SD-501 + FD-501 + RU-504 + COLOR
MFP 65ppm series, see pages 15 to 19.
* When installing the FS-503 on the COLOR
MFP 65ppm series, a RU-504 is required.

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II. Accessory parts III. Confirmation Prior to Installation
No. Name Shape Q’ty 1. Select a flat and stable place for installing the
machine.
1. Installation 2. Unit weight: Approx. 80kg
plate/1 3. Make sure to have an adequate number of per-
2 sons for handling or carrying the machine.
4. The packaging material should not be reused for
15AQIXC001SA
repacking.
2. Installation 5. Choose a location where air conditioners and
plate/2 other drafts do not directly blow on the main tray
1
(to prevent paper-exiting failures).
15AQIXC002SA

3. Installation IV.Lock Removal Procedures

plate/3 1. Visually inspect the unit, and remove external
1 locking tapes and accessory parts.

15AQIXC003SA

4. Installation
plate/4 1
15AQIXC004SA

5. Connector
cover Locking tapes

15BMIXC002SA

6. Main tray

1
Locking tapes
15AEIXC001SA

7. Sub tray

Locking tapes
15AEIXC002SA

8. Truss screw
2
(black) M4x6
9. TP screw
2
(black) M3x6
10. TP screw
8 Accessory parts
M4x6 15AEIXE003SA

11. TP screw
2
M4x10
12. Installation
manual 1

[Note: Case of MFP 105ppm series]

When FS-503 is installed in MFP 105ppm series,
be sure to execute;
• Setting of DIP SW
• Perform a software update (ISW)

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2. Remove the locking tapes from each guide plate, 4. Remove the cushions and locking guide tapes
and remove the locking materials (4 places). from the stapling portion.

Cushions

Locking tapes

Locking
guide tapes

Locking
materials
15AEIXE006SA

V. Installation Procedure
Installation procedure for
15AEIXE004SA
[FS-503+ MFP 105ppm series]
3. Pull out the stacker and remove the locking tapes.
Remove the locking materials (2 pieces) within the
1. Turn OFF the machine’s Sub and Main switches,
stacker.
and unplug the power cord.
2. Install the Installation plate/1 (2 places), the
Installation plate/2, and the Installation plate/3 on
Locking tapes the left side of the machine as below. (TP screw
M4x6: 2 pcs. each x 4 places)
Note:
Locking guide tape For the Installation plate/2 and the Installation
plate/3, use the screw holes with the engraved
marking “FS503.”

Installation plate/2

Locking materials
15AEIXE005SA
Engraved marking FS503

Installation plate/3

Locking tapes Installation plate/1 Engraved marking FS503

15AEIXE007SA

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3. Remove the connector cover on the left side of 6. Remove the CN-19 connector on the control board
the machine. (1 screw) as shown in the figure below.
7. Remove the jumper connector from the clamp.

CN-19
Connector cover

Jumper connector

15AEIXE008SA

4. Remove the back cover of the FS-503.(5 screws) 15AEIXE065SA

8. Connect the jumper connector to CN-19 on the board.

Note:
Unless the jumper connector is connected, the
ISW cannot be performed.

CN-19

Back cover
Jumper connector

15AEIXE020SA

15AEIXE019SA
FS-503 connector
5. 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.

15AEIXC004SA

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9. Install the back cover of the FS-503 (5 screws). Note:
10. Remove the protective cover from the connector If the vertical opening between the FS-503 and the
of the FS-503, and pull out the connector toward machine is not even and their heights are different,
the back cover. adjust the height of the four casters of the FS-503
to make the opening even.

Place to pull out

the connector jack

15AEIXE011SA

Connector jack Skew adjustment

15AEIXE009SA

11.Install the FS-503 to the machine.

(1) Align the top and bottom holes of the FS-503 (2) Connect the three FS-503 connector jacks to
to the Installation plate/1 pins, and lock them the connector plugs of the machine on the
by sliding the FS-503 to the back. paper exit side.(One small 2pin connector will
not be used.)
Top
Machine connector plugs
FS-503 Machine

Holes Installation plate/1

Do not use this

FS-503 connector jacks

15AEIXE012SA

(3) Install the Connector cover.

(TP screw (black) M3x6: 2 pcs.)
Bottom
15AEIXE010SA

TP screws Connector cover

(black) M3x6

15AEIXE013SA

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 (4) Secure the upper part of the FS-503 to the 13.Install the main tray on the main tray up-down
machine with a screw. (TP screw M4x10: 1 pc.) portion on the FS-503 (Truss screw M4x6: 2 pcs.)
Note:
When installing the main tray, hook the main tray
guide holes to the four auxiliary metal hooks and
secure the tray.

Main tray
TP screw M4x10

15AEIXE014SA

(5) Install the Installation plate/4 to secure the

lower part of the FS-503 to the machine. (TP
screw M4x10: 1 pc.)

TP screw M4x10

15AEIXE017SA

Installation plate/4

Truss screws M4x6

15AEIXE015SA

14.Perform a software update (ISW). For ISW pro-

12.Insert the sub tray into the sub tray paper exit slot cedures, see the service manual.
on the FS-503.
Note:
Note: The software is designed for the COLOR MFP
When installing the sub tray, push the tray all the 65ppm series, so be sure to run it.
way in until you hear a click.

Sub tray

15AEIXE016SA

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 5. Align the bottom hole of the FS-503 with the posi-
Installation procedure for tioning pin on the power supply unit, and lock
[FS-503 + RU-504 + COLOR MFP 65ppm series] them by sliding the FS-503 toward the back.
* For the installation procedure for the RU-504,
see the RU-503/504 installation manual. FS-503 RU
1. Turn OFF the machine's Sub and Main power
switches, and unplug the power cord.
2. Remove the positioning bracket/top of the FS-
503 (two screws).

Hole position
Pin
Positioning bracket/top

15AEIXE041SA

6. Open the front door of the FS-503, and install

installation plate/4 (TP screw M4x10: 1 pc.).

15AEIXE038SA

3. Install machine installation plate/L (included in the TP screw

RU package) (TP screw M4x6: 4 pcs.: included M4x10
with the RU).
Installation plate/4
Machine installation plate/L

15AFIXE042SA

Note:
If the screw holes do not match when securing instal-
TP screws M4x6 lation plate/4, adjust the height of the four casters of
the FS-503 to match the screw holes.

15AEIXE039SA

4. Install the blindfold plate (included in the RU

package) (TP screw M4x6: 2 pcs.: included with
the RU).

15AEIXE011SA
Blindfold plate

Skew adjustment

TP screws M4x6
15AEIXE040SA

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7. Install the reinforcing plate/R (included in the RU 10. Place the conveyance unit on the rail of machine
package) on the back of machine installation plate/ installation plate/R and machine installation plate/
R and machine installation plate/L (TP screw L, and slide it all the way in until it stops at the
M4x6: 4 pcs.: included with the RU). back.
Conveyance unit
Reinforcing
plate/R

TP screw
M4x6 Machine Option
TP screw M4x6

Machine
installation
Machine installation plate/L
plate/R
15AQIXE050SA 15AQIXE052SA

8. Retract the supporting leg on the back side of the 11.Remove the lock shaft of the conveyance unit.
power supply unit. (1 black screw).
Note:
When removing conveyance unit, being to use the
lock shaft, keep.

Lock shaft

15AQIXC008SA

9. Connect the four FS-503 connector jacks to the

connector plugs of the power supply unit.
15AQIXE053SA

12. Pull out the conveyance unit, secure it with

screws [TP screw (black) 3x8: 2pcs.: included
with the RU], and push it back.

TP screw M3x8

FS-503 connector
15AEIXE043SA

Option side Machine side

15AQIXE054SA

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13. Loosen two screws, and remove the connector 16. Install the connector cover on the RU convey-
cover on the back side of the RU conveyance ance segment.(2 screws)
segment. Note:
Put the wire bundled into the RU machine so that it
will not get hooked when the conveyance segment
is pulled out.

Connector cover

Connector cover

15AQIXE055SA

14. Connect two connector jacks of the power sup-

ply unit to the connector plugs of the conveyance
segment, and secure the wire bundle with two 15AQIXE058SA

clamps as shown in the figure. 17. Install the back cover (included with the RU)
[Truss screw (black) M4x6: 2 pcs.: included with
the RU].

Back cover

Clamps
Power supply
connectors
Truss screws(black)
Wire bundle M4x6

15AQIXE056SA

15. Secure the bundled connectors of the power sup-

15AEIXE044SA
ply unit with the clamp on the connector cover.
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 screws M4x6(temporarily secured)

Clamp

15AQIXE057SA
00AAIXE000SA

15AQIXE060SA

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 (2) Align the bottom holes of the front cover with 19. Plug in the power cord.
the pins of the power supply unit, and use the Connect the power cord to the RU-504 and plug
temporarily placed screws to secure it. it into the outlet. (included in the machine pack-
age)

Machine RU-504 FS-503

Power cord

Pin Pin

15AQIXE061SA

15AEIXE045SA
Note:
If the front cover does not close because it touches
the machine or optional unit, adjust the horizontal
Installation procedure for
position or angle of the front cover. If the actuator
does not turn the interlock switch ON, adjust the [FS-503 + LS-501 + MFP 105ppm series]
position of the actuator adjustment plate as well. [FS-503 + LS-501 + RU-504
+COLOR MFP 65ppm series]
Loosen the screw to adjust the angle
* For the installation procedure for the RU-504,
see the RU-503/504 installation manual.
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
Loosen the screw to
adjust the horizontal position the left side of the LS-501 as below. (TP screw
M4x6: each 2 pcsx4 places.)
Note:
For the Installation plate/2 and the Installation
plate/3, use the screw holes with the engraved
marking “FS503”.
Installation plate/2

Engraved marking FS503

15AQIXF062SA

Installation plate/3

Actuator adjustment plate

Loosen the Installation plate/1 Engraved marking FS503

screws to 15AEIXE018SA
adjust the
horizontal
position

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3. Remove the back cover of the FS-503. (5 screws) 7. Install the FS-503 to the LS-501.
(MFP 105ppm series only) (1) Connect the four FS-503 connector jacks to the con-
nector plugs of the LS-501 on the paper exit side.

LS-501 connectors

FS-503 connectors

15AEIXE022SA

Back cover (2) Align the top and bottom holes of the FS-503
to the Installation plate/1 pins, and lock them
by sliding the FS-503 to the back.

Top
15AEIXE019SA

FS-503 LS-501
4. 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.(Fac-
tory default of SW2: ON)
• Do not change other switches.

Holes Installation plate/1

Bottom
15AEIXE023SA

Note:
If the vertical opening between the FS-503 and the
LS-501 is not even and their heights are different,
15AEIXC004SA
adjust the height of the four casters of the FS-503
to make the opening even.
5. Install the back cover of the FS-503.(5 screws)
(MFP 105ppm series only)
6. Remove the connector cover on the left side of
the LS-501.(1 screw)

15AEIXE011SA

Skew adjustment

Connector cover

15AEIXE021SA

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 (3) Install the Connector cover. 9. Install the main tray on the main tray up-down
(TP screw (black) M3x6: 2 pcs.) portion on the FS-503 (Truss screw M4x6: 2 pcs.)
Note:
When installing the main tray, hook the main tray
TP screws(Black)
guide holes to the four auxiliary metal hooks and
M3x6 secure the tray.

Connector cover
Main tray

15AEIXE024SA

(4) Secure the upper part of the FS-503 to the LS-

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

15AEIXE017SA

TP screw M4x10

Truss screws M4x6

15AEIXE014SA

(5) Install the Installation plate/4 to secure the

lower part of the FS-503 to the LS-501. (TP 10. Plug in the power cord.
screw M4x10: 1 pc.) (COLOR MFP 65ppm series only)
Connect the power cord to the RU-504 and plug
it into the outlet. (included in the machine pack-
age)

TP screw M4x10
Machine RU-504 LS-501

Installation plate/4

15AEIXE015SA
Power cord
8. Insert the sub tray into the sub tray paper exit slot
on the FS-503.
Note:
When installing the sub tray, push the tray all the
way in until you hear a click. 15AEIXE063SA

Sub tray
11. 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, so be sure to run it.

15AEIXE016SA

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 4. Turn OFF DIP SW2.
Installation procedure for (MFP 105ppm series only)
[FS-503 + FD-501 + MFP 105ppm series] Note:
[FS-503 + FD-501+ RU-504 • This procedure is required because by
+ COLOR MFP 65ppm series] default it is set for a COLOR MFP 65ppm
series.(Factory default of SW2: ON)
* For the installation procedure for the RU-504, • Do not change other switches.
see the RU-503/504 installation manual.
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 with the engraved marking
“FS503”.
Installation plate/2

15AEIXC004SA

5. Install the back cover of the FS-503.(5 screws)

(MFP 105ppm series only)
Engraved marking FS503
6. Remove the connector cover on the left side of
the FD-501.(1 screw)
Installation plate/3

Installation plate/1 Engraved marking FS503

15AEIXE025SA

3. Remove the back cover of the FS-503. (5 screws)

(MFP 105ppm series only)

Connector cover

15AEIXE026SA

7. Install the FS-503 to the FD-501.

(1) Connect the four FS-503 connector jacks to
the connector plugs of the FD-501 on the
paper exit side.

FS-503 connectors

Back cover

FD-501 connectors
15AEIXE019SA

15AEIXE027SA

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 (2) Align the top and bottom holes of the FS-503 (3) Install the Connector cover.
to the Installation plate/1 pins, and lock them (TP screw (black) M3x6: 2 pcs.)
by sliding the FS-503 to the back.

Top
TP screws
(black) M3x6
FS-503 FD-501

Connector cover

Holes Installation plate/1

15AEIXE029SA

(4) Secure the upper part of the FS-503 to the FD-

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

Bottom
15AEIXE028SA

Note:
If the vertical opening between the FS-503 and the
FD-501 is not even and their heights are different,
adjust the height of the four casters of the FS-503
TP screw M4x10
to make the opening even.
15AEIXJ030SA

(5) Install the Installation plate/4 to secure the

lower part of the FS-503 to the FD-501. (TP
screw M4x10: 1 pc.)

TP screw M4x10

15AEIXE011SA

Installation plate/4

Skew adjustment
15AEIXE031SA

8. Insert the sub tray into the sub tray paper exit slot
on the FS-503.
Note:
When installing the sub tray, push the tray all the
way in until you hear a click.

Sub tray

15AEIXE016SA

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9. Install the main tray on the main tray up-down
portion on the FS-503 (Truss screw M4x6: 2 pcs.) Installation procedure for
Note: [FS-503 + SD-501 + (FD-501+) MFP 105ppm series]
When installing the main tray, hook the main tray [FS-503 + SD-501 + (FD-501+) RU-504
guide holes to the four auxiliary metal hooks and +COLOR MFP 65ppm series]
secure the tray.
* For the installation procedure for the RU-504,
see the RU-503/504 installation manual.
1. Turn OFF the machine's Sub and Main power
Main tray
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 SD-501 as below. (TP screw
M4x6: each 2 pcsx4 places.)
Note:
For the Installation plate/2 and the Installation
plate/3, use the screw holes with the engraved
marking “FS503”.
Installation plate/2

15AEIXE017SA

Engraved marking FS503

Installation plate/3
Truss screws M4x6

10. Plug in the power cord.

(COLOR MFP 65ppm series only) Engraved marking FS503
Connect the power cord to the RU-504 and plug
it into the outlet. (included in the machine pack- Installation plate/1 15AEIXE032SA

age)

Machine RU-504 FD-501

3. Remove the back cover of the FS-503 (5 screws).
(MFP 105ppm series only)

Power cord

15AEIXE064SA

11. Perform a software update (ISW).

(MFP 105ppm series only)
For ISW procedures, see the service manual.
Note:
Back cover
The software is designed for the COLOR MFP
65ppm, so be sure to run it.

15AEIXE019SA

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4. Turn OFF DIP SW2. (2) Align the top and bottom holes of the FS-503
(MFP 105ppm series only) to the Installation plate/1 pins, and lock them
Note: by sliding the FS-503 to the back.
• This procedure is required because by
default it is set for a COLOR MFP 65ppm Top
series.(Factory default of SW2: ON)
• Do not change other switches. FS-503 SD-501

Holes Installation plate/1

15AEIXC004SA
Bottom
15AEIXE035SA
5. Install the back cover of the FS-503 (5 screws).
Note:
(MFP 105ppm series only)
If the vertical opening between the FS-503 and the
6. Remove the connector cover on the left side of
SD-501 is not even and their heights are different,
the SD-501 (1 screw).
adjust the height of the four casters of the FS-503
to make the opening even.

15AEIXE011SA

Connector cover

15AEIXE033SA
Skew adjustment
7. Install the FS-503 to the SD-501.
(1) Connect the four FS-503 connector jacks to the
connector plugs of the SD-501 on the paper exit
side.
(3) Install the Connector cover [TP screw (black)
M3x6: 2 pcs.]
FS-503 connector jacks

Connector cover
TP screws
(black) M3x6

SD-501
connector plugs

15AEIXE034SA

15AEIXE036SA

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 (4) Secure the upper part of the FS-503 to the SD- 9. Install the main tray on the main tray up-down
501 with a screw. (TP screw M4x10: 1 pc.) portion on the FS-503 (Truss screw M4x6: 2 pcs.)
Note:
When installing the main tray, hook the main tray
guide holes to the four auxiliary metal hooks and
secure the tray.

TP screw M4x10 Main tray

15AEIXJ030SA

(5) Install the Installation plate/4 to secure the

lower part of the FS-503 to the SD-501. (TP
screw M4x10: 1 pc.)

TP screw M4x10
Installation plate/4

15AEIXE017SA

15AEIXE037SA

8. Insert the sub tray into the sub tray paper exit slot
on the FS-503. Truss screws M4x6
Note:
When installing the sub tray, push the tray all the
10. Plug in the power cord.
way in until you hear a click.
(COLOR MFP 65ppm series only)
Connect the power cord to the RU-504 and plu-
Sub tray
git into the outlet. (included in the machine pack-
age)

Machine RU-504 FD-501

(SD-501)

15AEIXE016SA

Power cord

15AEIXE066SA

11. Perform a software update (ISW).

For ISW procedures, see the service manual.
(MFP 105ppm series only)
Note:
The software is designed for the COLOR MFP
65ppm, so be sure to run it.

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VI. Serial Number Registration [For the COLOR MFP 65ppm series]
Register the serial number of the FS-503 to the Step
machine memory.
The location of the serial number is shown in the fig- 1. Plug the power cord into the outlet and turn
ure below. 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”.
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
15AEIXC003SA
Serial number entry screen.
* Machine + FS-503: Finisher 1
Machine + other optional unit + FS-503:
Finisher 2
Machine + other optional unit x 2 + FS-503:
Finisher 3
6. Enter the serial number of the FS-503 and
touch “OK”. (Use “Shift” to switch between
upper case letters and lower case letters.)
[For the MFP 105ppm series] 7. Touch “Return” on the serial number list
screen.
Step
1. Plug the power cord into the outlet and turn
ON the Main power switch.
VII. Importing FS Adjustment Data
2. Enter Service mode. Import the factory adjustment data of the FS-503 to
Note: the machine memory.
Refer to procedures in the Service Manual to If a FS-503 and other optional units are connected,
enter into the Service Mode. they can recover the standard data at the same
3. Touch “System Setting” to display sub menus. time.
4. Touch “M/C Serial Number Setting” from the Step
system setting sub menus.
1. On the Service mode menu screen, touch
5. Touch the finisher No. key according to the “Finisher Adjustment”.
place where it was installed to display the
2. [Finisher Adjustment Menu screen]
Serial number entry screen.
Touch “Recall Standard Data”.
* Machine + FS-503: Finisher 1
Machine + other optional unit + FS-503: 3. Touch “Factory Initial Data” on the recall
Finisher 2 standard data screen.
Machine + other optional unit x 2 + FS-503:
Finisher 3
6. Enter the serial number of the FS-503 and VIII. Confirmation of Paper Output
touch “OK”. (Use “Shift” to switch between Output paper in binding mode. If staples are skewed
upper case letters and lower case letters.) from the center or paper edges are not even, adjust
7. Touch “OK” on the serial number list screen. the settings.
See the Service Manual for adjustment method.

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IX. Adjustment Data Backup
If the FS-503 adjustment data is changed, back up
the machine finisher data to the FS-503 memory.
If a FS-503 and other optional units are connected,
the data will be backed up to both memories at the
same time.
Step
1. On the Service mode menu screen, touch
“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.

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