Paper Separator Fingers - Minolta EPI 054 User Manual

FrameMaker Ver.5.5(PC) EP1054/EP1085/EP2030 MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
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PAPER SEPARATOR FINGERS

After image transfer, an AC corona emission is applied to the underside of the paper by the
Paper Separator Corona to neutralize the paper so that it can be easily separated from the
PC Drum. To further ensure that the paper is positively separated from the PC Drum, there
are two Paper Separator Fingers attached to the Imaging Unit. They physically peel the
paper off the surface of the PC Drum.
The Paper Separator Fingers are made of plastic and are kept in constant contact with the
surface of the PC Drum.
The Paper Separator Fingers are also moved back and forth over a given distance so that
they will make contact with a wider surface area of the PC Drum, thus preventing localized
damage to the PC Drum surface. This lateral movement is done by the Lever connected to
the Cleaning Blade and, when the Cleaning Blade is moved, the Separator Fingers are also
moved back and forth.
Lateral Movement: 3.7 mm
Finger Positions
PC Drum
Separator Finger
Cleaning Blade
Lever
100mm 80mm
1139M050AA
M-63
1174M006AA
Holder
Paper Path
Reference Position