Basic Operation - Ricoh FT7770 Service Manual

30 April, '89

BASIC OPERATION

- From copier exit section to turn gate section -
The six rollers [A] start turning when the start key is pressed. Copies
exiting the copier pass through the entrance guides [B] and are fed by the
six rollers to the turn gate [C] section.
- From turn gate section to proof tray (normal mode) -
In normal mode, the turn gate is flush with the proof tray guide plate, so
copies are directed to the proof tray [D].
- From turn gate section to bin (sort and stack modes) -
In sort and stack mode, when the paper feed of the copier starts, the side
plate [E] moves into position according to the paper size. When the leading
edge of the copy actuates the timing sensor [F], the turn gate raises and the
distribution rollers [G] start rotating.
The copies are then directed toward the distribution rollers. The
appropriate bin gate [H] opens and the copies are delivered to each bin [I].
The side plate then jogs to square the copies.
- Grip (Staple Mode) -
When the copy of the last page of the originals is delivered to the first
bin, the staple unit is lowered.
and bring them up underneath the stapler.
The grippers open and the copies are pushed back into the bin.
- Preparation for next cycle -
When the final set of copies is stapled, the staple unit is raised to the
home position.
plate returns to the side plate home position.
When all the copies have been removed from the bins, the side
The grippers move forward, grip the copies,
The stapler staples the copies.
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