Ricoh A229 - Guide Plate Release Mechanism

PAPER FEED
2-98
A229 SM
Guide Plate Release Mechanism
When a paper misfeed occurs between the vertical transport rollers and the
registration rollers, the lower paper guide plate [A] automatically opens.
When the registration sensor is not activated at a certain jam check timing, the
guide plate solenoid [B] turns on. The lever [C] raises the lock lever [D] on the
guide plate to release it from the pin [E] on the rear side frame. Then the guide
plate falls open.
The actuator [F] on the guide plate activates the guide plate position sensor [G]
when the guide plate opens.
To prevent the guide plate from being left open, if the guide plate position sensor is
activated, copying is disabled and a caution is displayed on the LCD panel.
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[A]
[B]
[C]
[D]
[E]
[F]
[G]