Ricoh V-C3 D081 Field Service Manual page 28

Fewer Paper Jams, Easier Jam Removal
The shape of the inverter guide plate was modified and position of the spring fulcrum point was moved to
maintain the gap at [1] and improve operation during paper feed.
De-curl Drive Roller
In order to prevent the de-curl drive roller from swelling due to moisture, the composite material of the drive
roller [2] has been replaced with urethane. The composite material of the guide plate [3] has also been
changed to prevent warping due to high temperatures inside the machine.
Jam Prevention
A series of jams were recurring in the duplex unit. After jam errors occurred, the operators could not remove
jammed sheets (in some cases they could see the paper and in other cases they could not).
First, to prevent recurring jams the diameter of the inverter roller [1] at the inverter path entrance has been
increased slightly and a roller guide [2] has been added to improve the feed of curled paper, and reduce
26