Ricoh B246 Series Manual page 204

Separation Roller Release
The separation roller is normally away from the feed roller.
List the advantages of this:
Reduced wear on rollers – no contact between rollers when another tray is in
use
Less chance of damage to paper stuck between rollers
Easier jam removal
Pick-up and Feed
Service manual, section 6.11.3, Separation Roller Release
Separation roller
normally away from
feed roller
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