Ricoh FT7770 Service Manual page 481

30 April, '89
- Gripper push lever -
The gripper push lever [A] pushes stapled copies [B] back to the bin. This
is done as follows:
The push spring [C] extends between one end [D] of the gripper push lever and
an anchor [E] on the push guide plate.
on the upper gripper arm moves into the slot [G] on the push lever.
locks the push lever and the upper gripper together so that, when the
grippers retract to home position, the push spring is stretched.
After the copies are stapled, the grippers [H] open and the push lever lock
pin is released.
the copies are pushed back into the bin.
The push lever is driven forward by the push spring, and
When the grippers close, the
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pin [F]
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