Ricoh FAX2900L Service Manual page 46

21 May, 1999
Pick-up and Separation
Standard Cassette and Optional Paper Feed Unit
The pick-up and separation mechanism is a separation pad type. The separation
pad and the paper feed roller allow only one sheet to feed.
Cross Reference
Group 3 Facsimile Manual: section 4-5-4
The paper feed motor in the mainframe starts to rotate when the printer is ready for
printing.
Drive Mechanism
Standard Cassette
The paper feed motor [A] drives the paper feed mechanism. When using the
standard cassette, the paper feed motor turns clockwise, driving the paper feed
roller [B], as shown in the diagram.
The clutch [C] only allows the paper feed roller to turn once for each sheet of
paper.
[B]
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[C]
[A]
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