Ricoh VT3500, Service Manual

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8.5 ADJUSTING THE DRUM LOCK SOLENOID
Purpose: To ensure that the drum can be removed only when it is in the
home position.
Adjustment Standard: 0.3 to 0.8 mm
1. Remove the drum unit from the machine.
2. Remove the upper cover of the drum lock solenoid [A] (3 screws).
3. Make sure that the distance between the lock lever [B] and the stopper
[C] is between 0.3 and 0.8 mm.
4. If the distance is not correct, loosen the two screws [D] and adjust the
position of the solenoid bracket.
5. Set the drum back in the machine and press the drum rotation button.
Make sure that the drum lock solenoid turns on and that the drum handle
cannot be moved when the drum is not in the home position.
0.3
∼
0.8 mm
[B]
[A]
[C]
[D]
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