Belt Tension Adjustment - Ricoh C226 Service Manual

MASTER FEED SECTION

5.2 BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT

[D]
Purpose: To ensure that proper rotation for the master feed is transmitted
to each roller.
Adjustment Standard: 1.2 to 1.8 mm
1. Lower the paper table [A].
2. Open the master making unit covers.
3. Remove the front and rear grounding plates of the master making unit (2
screws each).
4. Remove the master making unit [B] (2 screws [C] and 5 connectors [D]).
5. Using a tension gauge, apply a 110-gram load to the center of the belt
[E]. Ensure that the belt deflects 1.2 to 1.8 mm.
6. If not, adjust the master feed motor position (2 screws [F]).
C226
[E]
[C]
[A]
5-18
[F]
[D]
[B]
1.2 ∼ 1.8 mm
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