Printing Section - Ricoh C226 Service Manual

PRINTING SECTION

8. PRINTING SECTION
8.1 PAPER DETECTING ARM CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
[C]
0.2 ~ 0.4 mm
Purpose: To ensure that printing pressure is applied during paper feed, and is
released correctly afterwards.
1. Remove the rear cover of the machine.
2. Using a spanner (10 mm), gradually turn the drum rotation shaft
counterclockwise to position the bearing of the pressure release arm [A]
on the top of the pressure cam [B].
3. Ensure that the clearance between the paper detecting arm [C] and the
pressure release arm is 0.2 to 0.4 mm.
4. If incorrect, loosen the screws [D] and adjust the clearance by shifting the
paper detecting bracket [E] up or down.
5. After adjustment, confirm the printing pressure ON/OFF mechanism by
monitoring a print run.
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[E]
[A]
5-41
[B]
[D]
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