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Lexmark CX730

Lexmark CX730

Staple job defect - only one side of staple is folding correctly

Issue description

Defects occur when performing a staple job. Only one side of the staple is folding, the other side is not. The issue happens even with only few sheets stapled, and the defects never go away. The following images show samples of the staple defect.

Usually, the defect happens after failing to clear the staple jam. If the staple jam is removed, and the issue still occurs, the staple cartridge can get damaged.

Solution

Replace the entire staple cartridge with a new one. The customer replaceable unit part number to order is 40X8149. Follow the steps to replace staple cartridge as shown here:

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