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Strong

Strong: For paper feed, stapling, and paper exit (including feeding out the
stapled paper stack)

Pressure released: During shift operation

Weak: For feeding and stacking paper when stapling is used.
 When the mechanism moves to the 'weak' position, the upper output roller
 When stacking, weak pressure is applied, to prevent damage due to
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[A]: Motor
[B]: HP sensor
[C]: Idle roller
[D]: Driven roller
 The weak pressure position intends to avoid dirt/offset which is generated by
rubbing the stacked paper and the next sheet of paper, when transporting the
next sheet.
Paper Output Rollers/Belt
Three Pressure Positions
Released
[C] contacts the output belt, and not the lower output roller [D]
rubbing the sheets too strongly.
Weak
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