Detailed Descriptions - Ricoh A230 Service Manual

JUNCTION GATE MECHANISM

2. DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS

2.1 JUNCTION GATE MECHANISM
- Staple mode - - No staple mode -
[A]
[B]
[B]
A681D500.WMF
A681D501.WMF
Depending on the selected finishing mode, the copies are directed to the left or
right by the junction gate [A], which is controlled by the junction gate solenoid [B].
This happens when the exit sensor of the copier turns on.
Staple mode
When the exit sensor of the copier turns on, the junction gate solenoid is
energized. The paper is sent to the jogger unit.
No staple mode
The junction gate solenoid stays off and the paper is sent to the shift tray directly.
SM A230/A231/A232
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