Ricoh C231 - Overview; Master Feed; Procedure

MASTER FEED
C231/C237/C238 6-18 SM
6.5 MASTER FEED
6.5.1 OVERVIEW
The master feed unit makes an image on the master and feeds the master to the
drum. (
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: Digital Duplicators – Duplicating Process – Master Feeding)
Procedure
The machine feeds the master from the master roll [A].
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The thermal head [B] makes an image on the master.
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Clamper [C] opens. (The drum is at the master feed position.)
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The clamper clamps the master. At this time, the cutter [D] cuts the master.
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The master is wrapped around the drum [E].
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[A]
[B]
[C]
[D]
[E]