Ricoh V-C3 Technical Training Manual page 421

Separation Roller Release
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# This new mechanism ensures that the feed and separation rollers do not stick
together at the start of a job just after the machine leaves standby mode.
# When the feed roller reverses at the start of the job, a small arm pushes the feed
roller slightly forward so that it comes away from the separation roller.
# If the rollers stay stuck together, the motor may not be able to turn the rollers.
When reversing at the start of the job, only a small amount of power is applied
from the motor, and this may not be enough to unstick the rollers.
Pick-up and Feed
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! If the feed roller starts to
reverse, an arm comes
down, which moves the
feed roller forward slightly,
to pull it away from the
separation roller
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