Ricoh VT3500, Service Manual

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8.11 ADJUSTING THE POSITION OF THE INK SUPPLY
SOLENOID
Purpose: To ensure total clutch-sleeve release by the stopper when the ink
supply solenoid [A] turns on and complete clutch-sleeve locking by
the stopper when the ink supply solenoid turns off.
Adjustment Standard: 0.5
±
1 mm
1. Remove the drum unit from the machine.
2. Remove the upper ink supply solenoid cover and remove the front cover
of the drum unit.
3. Press in the solenoid plunger by hand and make sure that the distance
between the stopper [B] and the clutch sleeve [C] is between 0.5 mm and
1.0 mm as shown.
4. If it is not, loosen the screw [D] and adjust the distance by moving the
solenoid bracket [E].
5. After adjusting, retighten the screw [D].
0.5
±
1 mm
[B]
[C]
[B]
[A]
[E]
[D]
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