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AR-F13  INTRODUCTION  1-1

This unit is installed to the following machines to perform the after-pro-
cess of output paper from a printer, a copier, or a fax machine.

1) Employment of the through-type stapler

Employment of the through-type stapler allows to make saddle
stitch by one stapler.

2) 3 kinds of auto staple functions

There are 3 staple positions available. (One position in the front,
one position at the back, 2 positions at the center)

3) Saddle stitch function

Up to 10 sheets of paper can be stapled at the center and folded

into two and discharged. 

4) Punch function (Option)

By installation of a puncher unit, paper can be punched to make

holes for a binder. (Applicable for 64 - 128g/m². OHP films cannot
be used.)

1.

Before installation of this unit, the large-capacity paper feed tray
(AR-LC5) or the 1-stage paper feed desk (AR-D17) or the 3-stage
paper feed desk (AR-D18) or the duplex 2-stage duplex paper feed
desk (AR-D19) must be installed in advance.

2.

When installing this unit, the duplex pass and reverse unit (AR-
PB1) must be installed together.

3.

This unit cannot be installed with the sorter (AR-S11) together.

Applicable models 

AR-C260/C260M

Model

AR-F13

Type

2-bin type saddle stitch finisher

Mount type

Floor type

Conditions

The paper feed desk and the reverse bypass 
module must be installed in advance.

Reverse section

None (Reverse bypass module takes this 
section.)

Transport speed

Color: 25 sheets/min.; B/W: 32 sheets/min. 
(LT), 33 sheets/min. (A4)

Transport alignment Center alignment

Upper tray

Lower tray

Tray type

Offset tray

Book tray for saddle 
stitch

Capacity of paper 
exit and load

1,000 sheets: 
A4/8.5" x 11"/B5: 
80 g/m

2

(Capacity varies 
depending on the user 
circumstance or paper 
condition.)
500 sheets: 
Larger size than A4/
8.5" x 11", invoice, A5, 
A4R

10 sheets x 10 sets 
(80 g/m

2

)

Paper exit direction

Face-up/face-down

Face-down

Paper size to be 
discharged

Face-up
Any paper available.
(Offset is not available 
for A3 Wide (12x18), 
OHP, postcard, 
envelope, A5R and 
special.)

Face-down
A3 wide (12” x 18”) A3, 
B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 
8K, 16K, 16KR
11" x 17", 8.5" x 14", 
8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11", 
8.5" x 11"R, 5.5" x 8.5", 
7.25 x 10.5R
(Offset is not available 
for A3 Wide (12 x 18).)

A3, B4, A4R, 11"x17", 
8.5"x11"R, 8.5"x14

Paper weight to be 
discharged

Face-up
64 to 300 g/m

2

/

17 to 80 lbs.

Face-down
64 to 200 g/m

2

/

17 to 55 lbs.

64 to 105 g/m

2

/

17 to 28 lbs.

Remaining paper 
detection

Provided

Provided

Discharged paper 
full detection

Provided

Provided

Offset function

Provided (25mm)

N/A

Paper size which 
can be stapled

two positions:
A3, B4, A4, B5, 
11" x 17",  8.5" x 11", 
8K, 16K, Legal, 
Letter-R, A4R

one at the back: 
A3, B4, A4, A4R, 
B5, 11" x 17", 
8.5" x 14", 
8.5" x 13", 8.5" x 11", 
8.5" x 11"R, 8K, 16K, 
16KR

A3, B4, A4R, 11" x 17", 
8.5" x 11"R, 8.5" x 14"

Quantity of paper to 
be stapled (max.)

30 sheets 
(A4/LT: 80 g/m

2

)

Target: 50 sheets 
(A4: MI paper, M 
paper)

10 sheets 
(A4/LT: 80 g/m

2

)

Stapling

One at the back,
two positions (one in 
the front)

Center stapling, center 
folding

Stacking

Horizontal dislocation: Within 20 mm
Vertical dislocation: Within 50 mm
(at offset-staple)
Alignment does not matter for non-offset and 
750 sheets or above.

Alignment (max. 
misalignment)

Within 2.5 mm (Nominal)
(at offset-staple)

Staple standard

Face-down standard

Face-down standard

Staple supply

Refill type

Staple detection

Staple empty detection: Provided

Cartridge empty detection: Provided
Staple jam detection: Provided

Power consumption 45W or below

Power supply

Supplied from the main unit (paper feed desk) 
(DC 24V, 2.7A) DC 5V

External dimensions 
(W x D x H)

728 x 603 x 1,000 (mm)

Weight

Approx. 39 kg

Communication type Serial communication

Option detection

Automatic detection