Shipping Tape Found on the Staple Holster of the Multi-Position Staple Punch Finisher

What you will
see

Tape is seen in the stapler area and on the actual staple cartridge of the multi-position staple, hole punch finisher.

These strategically placed pieces of tape are intended to protect the entire stapler assembly during shipment
.

Tape locations

Stapler assembly	Staple cartridge (holster)

Affected products

CX825
, CX860
, XC8155
, XC8160

42K1597
, 98 Tall Multi-position staple, hole punch finisher

42K1267
, 68 Short Multi-position staple, hole punch finisher

Impact of not removing the tape

No physical damage
should result from not removing this tape.

When to remove the tape

You should remove this tape during the first refill session; however, removal of this tape during the original installation of the finisher is not necessary.

What not to do!
Do not
attempt to reach into the finisher to remove the tape.

Follow one of these two methods
for removing the tape:

Method 1: When cartridge exhausted

Follow the instructions as they appear on the control panel when the cartridge indicates replacement has become necessary.

You will see the tape when you open the staple access door.

Pull on the green release lever. NOTE:
These instructions are on the inside of the staple door.

Remove the tape from the holster. Follow the replacing the staple cartridge instructions. See also the User's Guide reference to Replacing the staple cartridge in the multi-position staple, hole punch finisher
.

Method 2: Before cartridge is exhausted

Select the Status/Supplies
on the control panel.

Select Hardware
.

Scroll down the screen and look for Staples, Status OK
.

Select Staples
.

Select Replace Staples Now
.

Follow the same procedure for
replacing the staple cartridge.

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). Please be near the products described in this article to expedite the support process and reduce call-back situations.

LEGACY ID: SO7923