Paper Feed Drive Mechanism; Paper Feed And Separation Mechanism - Ricoh B039 Service Manual

PAPER FEED

6.11.2 PAPER FEED DRIVE MECHANISM

[A]
The main motor [A] drives the pick-up and
feed mechanism of both the first and
second paper trays. The paper feed
clutches [B] transfer drive from this motor
to the paper feed rollers [C].
When the paper feed clutch turns on, the
[B]
feed roller starts to feed the paper. The
paper feed clutch stays on until shortly
after the registration sensor has been
activated.
[C]
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6.11.3 PAPER FEED AND SEPARATION MECHANISM

The paper feed roller [A] drives the top
[A]
sheet of paper from the paper tray to
the copier. The friction pad [B] allows
[B]
only one sheet to feed at a time. The
friction pad applies pressure to the feed
roller with a spring [C].
The friction pad pressure cannot be
adjusted.
[C]
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