Martin Yale 2051 Manual

Retarder adjustment

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2051-2045 Retarder adjustment

The retarder is also called the sheet separator. It is directly below the feed wheel.

Push the feed tray down and lock in the paper loading position.

Lift the top cover.

Press the retarder pressure release button.

This will release the pressure against the feed wheel and allow you to turn the

feed wheel in the direction of paper feed. While the button is depressed the feed

wheel should turn freely.

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Page 1 2051-2045 Retarder adjustment The retarder is also called the sheet separator. It is directly below the feed wheel. Push the feed tray down and lock in the paper loading position. Lift the top cover. Press the retarder pressure release button.
Page 2 Retarder pressure release button. When you press the button and turn the wheel it should turn freely in one direction. When you release this button you should feel the rubbing of the retarder against the feed wheel. This should be a slight drag. If the retarder adjustment is incorrect, insert the provided 9/64”...
Page 3 If you put one finger on each side of the retarder as shown, you should adjust the retarder pressure so the retarder just stops rocking. If the retarder is loose it will rock slightly. You want an even pressure against the feed wheel. Top sheet pre-fed When the retarder is adjusted correctly you can press test and the machine will feed two sheets.

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