Ricoh B246 SERIES, Manual, Page: 202 / 268

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First, the feed motor rotates in reverse.
The grip roller turns but the feed roller
does not.
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The separation roller solenoid is off
initially, so the roller is in the down
position, and turns freely.
Pick-up and Feed
Before the first page, and between pages
Grip
Roller
Service manual, section 6.11.3, Paper Feed and Separation: No Paper Present
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Between pages, the grip roller has to turn, because there may still be some paper
in the vertical feed path.
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However, the feed roller must not turn, so that paper does not leave the tray.
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An arrangenent of clutches on the roller shafts ensures that if the feed motor
reverses, the feed roller will not turn.