Ricoh C231 - Master Clamper Operation and Tension Roller Release Mechanism

MASTER FEED
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C231/C237/C238 SM
2.4.3 MASTER CLAMPER OPERATION AND TENSION ROLLER
RELEASE MECHANISM
After the master has been ejected, the drum is stopped at the master feed position.
At this time, the clamper motor [A] drives the moving link [B] to open the master
clamper [C].
The tension roller [D] is normally pressed against the master feed guide plate to
apply tension to the master during the master wrapping operation. When the
clamper opens, the clamper pushes the tension roller arms [E] and moves the
tension roller away from the guide plate to allow the master to be fed into the
master clamper.
To close the master clamper, the clamper motor reverses.
NOTE:
The clamper open and close sensors identifies the link [B] position. Refer
to the Master Eject section for details.
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[A]
[B]
[C]
[D]
[E]