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Open the staple access door.
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Remove the staple cartridge holder.
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Open the staple guard, and then remove the loose staples.
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Close the staple guard.
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Press the staples against the metal bracket.
Note: If the staples are at the rear of the cartridge, then shake the cartridge downward to bring the staples near the metal bracket.
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Insert the staple cartridge holder.
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Close the staple access door.
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If necessary, press
on the control panel.