Exit Pawl Drive Timing Adjustment - Ricoh C231 Service Manual

6.10.5 EXIT PAWL DRIVE TIMING ADJUSTMENT

PURPOSE: To ensure that the exit pawls can move out of the way of the drum
master clamper while the drum is rotating.
ADJUSTMENT STANDARD:
0 to 0.5 mm
[A]

CAUTION
Before this adjustment, the exit pawl clearance from the drum must be
checked.
1. Turn off the main switch and disconnect the power plug.
2. Remove the front cover (4 screws) and the rear cover (6 screws).
3. Turn the drum manually until the recess in the drum drive gear meets the long
positioning hole [A] in the bracket, as shown.
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PAPER DELIVERY SECTION
C231R548.WMF
6-53
C231