Ricoh VT3500, Service Manual

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1.4 MASTER EJECT CLAMPER MECHANISM
When the drum rotates 306 degrees (in reverse) past the home position, the
master eject clamper solenoid [A] turns on and lever [B] rotates
counterclockwise as shown. This moves the cam [D] inside the drum. Drum
rotation brings the clamper sector gear [E] against the cam [D]. Gear [F] turns
counterclockwise as it engages the clamper sector gear, thus opening the
master clamper [G]. This releases the master from the drum.
The drum keeps on turning until the interrupter at the rear side of the drum
goes 13 degrees past the first drum position sensor. Then, the main motor
turns off. Half a second later, the master eject clamper solenoid [A] turns off
and spring [C] pulls cam [D] back to its initial position. The drum then rotates
forward to its home position.
[A]
[C]
[D]
[E]
[F]
[G]
[B]
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