Turn Gate Section - Ricoh FT7770 Service Manual

30 April, '89

2. Turn Gate Section

- Overview -
The turn gate section consists of the turn gate [A], exit rollers, g u i d e
plates, and proof tray [B].
- Turn gate in normal mode -
In the normal feed mode, the turn gate solenoid [C] stays off and the turn
gate remains flush with the proof tray guide plate, allowing sheets to pass
over the gate to the proof tray.
misfeeds is located just before the proof tray.
- Turn gate in sort, stack, or staple mode -
In sort, stack, or staple mode, when the paper feed of the copier starts, the
turn gate solenoids turns on.
lever [F], raising the turn gate into the paper path so that sheets are
directed downward to the sorter bins.
gate lowers.
An exit sensor [D] is used to detect
The turn gate link [E] then rotates the gate
When the solenoid turns off, the turn
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