MX-3501 / FN2 Hole Punch Issues?

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  • The Otrain
    Technician

    50+ Posts
    • Apr 2008
    • 54

    #1

    MX-3501 / FN2 Hole Punch Issues?

    Does anyone else have a problem with Hole Punch Motor codes when using a FN2 finisher? We seem to have a problem when these are connected and they are using a security kit. It might be coincidence but this is the third machine like this. Could it be a firmware issue?
  • blackcat4866
    Master Of The Obvious

    Site Contributor
    10,000+ Posts
    • Jul 2007
    • 22927

    #2
    The hole punch on the AR-F15 & F16 on the Dragons have been problematic. I'm sorry, I don't remember the model# of that punch. I forget what the actual code is. I know it was punch shift home position. The first few I would end up replacing every part on the punch & it still errored. After the first few, we would just replace the entire punch unit.

    I haven't seen this same problem on the FN2s.
    If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
    1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
    2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
    3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
    4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
    5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

    blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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    • OMD-227

      #3
      You mean the MX-FNX2 finisher. This is the saddle-stitch finisher for the MX2300 to MX4500 series machines. The internal finisher is the MX-FNX1.
      The MX-FNX2 finisher can take 4 diferent punch modules AR-PN1A to AR-PN1D (each has a different punch position).
      It is the same finisher as the AR-F13 (Whale series), just different outside covers & longer legs!! (taller stand to fit taller machine).
      As the punch modules are not standard feature in the MX-FNX2 finisher, make sure they are installed properly as per installation manual.
      I have seen many of these finishers with & without the punch modules on Whales, Pastels & C-Jupiters and they seem to be fine. They have given me very little trouble.
      As with all MX machines, make sure all Firmware is up-to-date. This always helps. This is not a Security Kit issue at all. Please give more info on your problems.

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      • bilyahn
        Service Manager

        1,000+ Posts
        • Dec 2006
        • 1467

        #4
        If it is the internal finisher you need to be very careful when installing the punch unit. You can bend the guides out of alignment and it will cause you all kinds of issues. I have had no problems with Sharp punch units in any model series that were not related to me putting it the unit in slightly off kilter.

        Good luck!

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        • Nachoman4life
          Trusted Tech

          Site Contributor
          100+ Posts
          • Oct 2007
          • 212

          #5
          Ive had one where the drive belt (rubber band) slips on the drive gear (rear frame)
          Cleaning might help but I just replaced the one that was giving me trouble. havent had trouble since.
          Where the heck is my spring hook?

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