Ricoh RT5120 - Paper Handling Mechanisms

2.Detailed Descriptions
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Details
Air Paper Feed Mechanism
The air paper feed mechanism uses the air produced by the seven fans (float fan / separation fan / side
fan (front/rear) / return fan / suction fan 1, 2) to handle and lift up and separate paper during the
process of feeding paper.
The sheet separated is transported into the vertical transport unit while being sucked to the paper feed
belt unit.
No.
Name
No.
Name
1
Paper Feed Belt Unit
7
Float Fan Shutter Solenoid
2
Float Fan
8
Side Fan (Rear)
3
Return Fan Shutter Solenoid
9
Suction Fan 2
4
Separation Fan
10
Suction Fan 1
5
Side Fan (Front)
11
Suction Fan Shutter Solenoid
6
Return Fan
Separation, Transport
The air produced by the float fan floats up paper from the stack through the four float air nozzles [A] at
the front of the paper feed tray. Also, air produced by the side fans blows through the side air nozzles
[B] at the side fences. Then the air from the separator air nozzle [C] at the front of the paper feed tray
separates the 1st sheet of paper from the 2nd sheet of paper.
The 1st sheet of paper separated is sucked against the paper feed belt [D], and is transferred to the