FS 503 not stapling

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  • Desert Rat
    Service Manager

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    1,000+ Posts
    • May 2008
    • 1089

    #1

    FS 503 not stapling

    ,
    On the control panel it sez to replace the staples in which ever stapler I install the
    cartridge.
    On the computer screen it gives a message that the needle is missing.
    I'm told that the needle is a small black piece of plastic that feeds or
    helps to feed the staples. I has to be in the cartridge that holds the
    staples, because the messages follow that cartridge. That cartridge is not
    completely empty. There is a slab of staples about 2.5 inches long.
    Is this a normal "out of staples" condition?
    I was not able to find the needle or where the needle goes.
    Will I have to replace the cartridge that holds the staples?
    According to the parts manual it is supposed to be replaced every 5K staples?
    Each roll of staples is only 5K.
    The book also sez it is not handled as a part. How do I get one or two of these
    items?
    What is really happening with this?

    Thanks

    DR
  • mo0651
    Service Manager

    1,000+ Posts
    • Apr 2009
    • 1054

    #2
    You may have to remove the remaining stack of staples and look for a small section broken off or loose in the staple path of cartridge. Probably a jam. Had one of those try that on me 2 days ago!

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    • Desert Rat
      Service Manager

      Site Contributor
      1,000+ Posts
      • May 2008
      • 1089

      #3
      mo0651,
      Thanks for the tip. What's the trick to getting them out?
      Would a thin piece of cardboard be able to push them out?

      DR

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      • mo0651
        Service Manager

        1,000+ Posts
        • Apr 2009
        • 1054

        #4
        maybe a flat letter opener.

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