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Page 2: ...RAPIDPRINT INC SERVICE MANUAL DATE TIME NUMBERING STAMPS Models A E V E and C724 E AUTOMATIC CHECKSIGNER Model C650 01 04 2012 2...

Page 3: ...23 Loses Time 24 Combination Test 26 Machine Does Not Stamp Or Advance 26 Blowing House Fuses 26 Ribbon Does Not Reverse 26 AR E Wiring Diagram 27 AR E w Visual Counter Wiring Diagram 28 AN E Wiring...

Page 4: ...ttom Frame And Casting Assembly 58 Solenoid Frame Assembly 60 Ribbon Frame Assembly 62 AD E Type section Assembly 64 AR E Type section Assembly 65 AN E Type section Assembly 67 ADN E Type section Asse...

Page 5: ...mber Advance 107 Footswitch Stamping 107 NOTES 109 AD E Euromegras Typesection Assy 110 AN E Euromegras Typesection Assy 111 ADN E Euromegras Typesection Assy 113 ARMT E Euromegras Typesection Assy Ve...

Page 6: ...is 7 7 16 and the weight is approximately 16 lbs depending on the model All interior parts are specially treated to make parts corrosion resistant AR E AN E ADN E Wheels Brass Same Time Unit Low speed...

Page 7: ...Print power rotary solenoid coil powered by impulse from AC line CMOS logic requires little energy to operate allowing the board to use less than 1 200th of a watt The board plugs into an edge connec...

Page 8: ...cuit boards make electrical connection to the machine wiring through a 15 pin edge connector All wiring is brought to this connector and provision is made on the circuit boards for accommodating all o...

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Page 10: ...ribbon feed link c forward advancing the ribbon feed pawl d which rotates the ratchet and gear e Every printing action advances the ribbon until one spool is filled As the spool reaches maximum diame...

Page 11: ...el forward one digit once per minute by engaging the ratchet which is attached to the side of the wheel At the tenth minute pawl tooth enters a drop in the unit wheel ratchet allowing the next pawl to...

Page 12: ...which continues for five cycles of the AC line A Triac is switched on during the five cycle count and powers a full wave bridge rectifier which energizes the rotary solenoid After a count of 3 cycles...

Page 13: ...cally actuates the printing mechanism to register the imprint on the upper side of the paper Setting Print Wheels NOTE UNPLUG THE MACHINE FROM THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE OPENING UNIT TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMEN...

Page 14: ...to be replaced quickly and inexpensively thereby ensuring a long service life for each machine 1 Typesection Assembly includes a set of typewheels actuated by a 60 cycle alternating current synchrono...

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Page 16: ...kwise to reduce the force Do not try to turn the potentiometer past the stop points high or low or damage may result CAUTION ALL MACHINES ARE ADJUSTED TO A STANDARD IMPRINT LE N T Imprint Location rin...

Page 17: ...he top of the document slide the trigger top 1 8 toward the rear of the machine Obtaining a throat depth of less than 1 3 16 requires an extended trigger figure 9 Unless you stock this part it must be...

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Page 19: ...int solenoid frame by either of the two methods below 1 Adjusting Solenoid Frame If the imprint is weak on the left side loosen the four 8 32 solenoid mounting screws Use a 1 16 Allen wrench to turn t...

Page 20: ...op back and observe the switch button The button should come out and click The click indicates the closing of the circuit c If the switch mounting bracket is set too low the travel of the trigger tab...

Page 21: ...remove base plate circuit board assembly disconnect circuit board from terminal connector visually check fuse figure 12 two types 01 04 2012 21...

Page 22: ...circuit boards cut fuse from board use soldering pencil to remove remaining wire be sure that circuit board holes are free of solder so that new fuse will fit properly when installing new fuse solder...

Page 23: ...urning and be sure the correct wheels advance at the end of each cam rotation cycle Replace actuating pawl if necessary 2 The machine may also gain time if the bumper screw setting is too low This con...

Page 24: ...tment using Combination Test on pg 22 Machine Loses Time NOTE UNPLUG THE MACHINE FROM THE WALL OUTLET A DEFECTIVE MOTOR First make sure the impulse cam is turning If it is measure the time of one cam...

Page 25: ...erve as actuating pawl teeth fall into ratchets As you do this move wheels from side to side to check for excessive play which may prevent tooth from dropping in freely 4 Excessive side to side moveme...

Page 26: ...ng checks 1 Examine the electrical cord and plug for bare or exposed wires Replace cord if defective 2 If a shock is felt check for a broken or disconnected ground wire green located between the top a...

Page 27: ...AR E WIRING DIAGRAM 01 04 2012 27...

Page 28: ...AR E w VISUAL COUNTER WIRING DIAGRAM 01 04 2012 28...

Page 29: ...AN E WIRING DIAGRAM 01 04 2012 29...

Page 30: ...AN E w REPEAT SWITCH WIRING DIAGRAM 01 04 2012 30...

Page 31: ...C724 E WIRING DIAGRAM 01 04 2012 31...

Page 32: ...ote G n paste in the drop of the ratchet figure 21 Molykote G n paste is also used in the following applications 1 On the Shoulder Screw p n 2824 that attaches the Connecting Arm to the Swing 2 On the...

Page 33: ...361 FOR RETAINING PAWL SHAFT p n 2682 P N WIDTH O D HOLE DIA P N WIDTH O D HOLE DIA 138 100 310 1 4 128 147 100 177 1 4 128 139 100 030 148 100 193 141 100 080 149 100 202 142 100 100 150 100 236 143...

Page 34: ...tion for other side Discard ribbon WARNING NEVER ATTEMPT TO RE INK RIBBON THIS WILL CLOG THEWHEELS CAUSE AN OPERATIONAL FAILURE AND WILL VOID THE GUARANTEE Installing New Ribbon figure 17 Hold onto th...

Page 35: ...tamps AR E ARC E The following instructions are for your general information to be used when it is necessary to remove or replace a worn part Motor Loosen mounting screws Pull motor from frame turning...

Page 36: ...rings securing the shaft Tap shaft so it protrudes from one side of frame Turn shaft as you pull it outward allowing pawls to drop Wheels And Swing Assembly NOTE TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF WHEELS AND SWING...

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Page 38: ...0 oz Spring P N 980 60 Silver Model AD E All Wheels 60 oz Spring P N 980 60 Silver Model AN E All Wheels 36 oz Spring P N 6840 36 Yellow Model ADN E 0 9 Number Wheels 36 oz Spring P N 6840 36 Yellow A...

Page 39: ...NG PROCEDURE CAN BE USED TO CHANGE ANY RAPIDPRINT TYPE WHEEL REMEMBER IT IS IMPORTANT TO CAREFULLY REINST ALL SPACERS TO MAINTAIN ORIGINAL WHEEL SPACING UNPLUG MACHINE FROM WALL OUTLET Disconnect moto...

Page 40: ...d the unit wheel should drop out Note the location of any spacers that may drop out They should be reinstalled in the same position when installing a new wheel Remember a dab of Molykote G n paste sho...

Page 41: ...Scotchlok 558 from your local supply house Simply clip the wire leads and remove type section mounting screws and proceed with installation of new type section Follow standard splicing techniques NOTE...

Page 42: ...WE RECOMMEND PURCHASING AN EXTRACTION TOOL FOR EASE OF SERVICING YOU MAY OBTAIN THE TOOL SHOWN IN figure 23 FROM 01 04 2012 42...

Page 43: ...105 Order P N 457241 1 be sure to request full instructions WHEN REINSTALLING LEADS INTO THE CONNECTOR YOU MUST LIFT THE SMALL TAB APPROXIMATELY 30 DEGREES THIS WILL ENSURE THAT IT WILL HOLD FIRMLY IN...

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Page 45: ...ary solenoid s disc clockwise as far as it will go and hold With thumb of free hand move actuator arm assembly c forward slowly until wheel clicks Also make sure that hub of actuator arm assembly is a...

Page 46: ...the pawls to fall out Wheels And Swing Assembly To allow the removal of the wheels and swing as one unit it is best to use a floating shaft This is made by cutting an old wheel shaft to the exact out...

Page 47: ...o fall free of frame Push from side of frame opposite retainer figure 20 Actuating Pawl Assembly Remove the actuating pawl shaft from swing one end of this shaft is flared out and it can only be remov...

Page 48: ...ward and out Removal Of Solenoid Frame Assembly Remove stainless steel paper shelf Remove solenoid frame mounting screws Lift right side of frame to disengage bottom of printing weight from ribbon fee...

Page 49: ...sed up Pivot ribbon feed actuator upward 3 4 to engage with printing weight figure 27 Lower solenoid frame to engage ribbon feed actuator To check engagement move printing weight up and down Ribbon fe...

Page 50: ...d frame Remove support plate mounting screws figure 28 Remove yellow leads from COM and NC terminals of the switch Remove switch mounting screws Remove trigger shaft using locking pliers The trigger w...

Page 51: ...ilable for this purpose upon request figure 30 Turn the frame upside down and insert the narrower end of the tool into the plunger guide Tap with a hammer until the plunger guide protrudes from the to...

Page 52: ...st be necessary to file the crimped end to ensure easy reinstallation NOTE BE SURE TO NOTE THE LOCATION OF THE CARDBOARD INSULATORS THEY SHOULD BE REINSTALLED IN THE SAME POSITION Removal Of Circuit B...

Page 53: ...rcuit board figure 33 To mount base plate first be sure that the case locking lever is straight up in the locked position to avoid interference Set ribbon frame assembly in place using same mounting h...

Page 54: ...Ribbon Feed Actuator Disconnect the plunger return spring from the stud on the left side of the casting Remove E ring and slide actuator to the right 01 04 2012 54...

Page 55: ...ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST DATE TIME STAMPS Model AR E AD E ARC E ARL E Series NUMBERING MACHINES Model AN E ADN E Series 01 04 2012 55...

Page 56: ...56 1 01 07554 000186 7 Top Front Plate 1 00 05615 000000 8 Bottom Frame Casting Ass y 1 see pg 48 9 Filstr Hd Blk Phil Thd Form Scr 2 6 32 x 1 4 10 Front Plate Mtg Clip 2 00 05629 000000 11 Bottom Co...

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Page 58: ...1 00 05668 000000 12 Spacer 1 00 06438 000000 13 Ribbon Feed Actuator Assembly 1 01 00597 001130 14 E Ring 1 00 05211 000000 15 Wire Assembly yellow 2 01 06930 001130 16 Sub Casting Assembly 1 01 0765...

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Page 60: ...001130 9 Hex Nut 1 4 40 10 Ext Star Washer 1 4 11 Trigger Top 1 00 05660 000000 12 Binding Hd Screw Sems 1 4 40 x 1 4 13 Trigger Assembly 1 01 00603 001130 14 Switch Mtg Bracket 1 00 06489 001130 15 I...

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Page 62: ...00000 17 Ribbon Purple 1 00 05650 000908 18 Right Ribbon Plate Assembly 1 01 05642 000000 19 Right Ribbon Shaft 2 00 05621 000000 20 Right Ribbon Shaft Leaf Spring 1 00 05639 000000 21 Pan Hd Phil SEM...

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Page 64: ...0495 005243 11 E Retaining Ring 2 00 05142 000000 4 Spacer 2 00 00296 000020 12 Wheel Shaft Retainer 1 00 06849 000000 5 Year Wheel Assembly 1 01 00498 005101 13 Binding Hd Screw 1 4 40 x 1 8 6 Spacer...

Page 65: ...g Pawl Shaft 1 00 02682 000000 20 E Retaining Ring 2 00 05142 000000 21 Wheel Shaft Retainer 1 00 06849 000000 22 Binding Head Screw 1 4 40 x 1 8 23 Print Wheel Shaft 1 00 02526 000000 24 Shoulder Scr...

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Page 67: ...6 13 Retaining Pawl 6 00 05747 000000 14 Retaining Pawl Shaft 1 00 02682 000000 15 E Retaining Ring 2 00 05142 000000 16 Print Wheel Shaft 1 00 02526 000000 17 Wheel Shaft Retainer 1 00 06849 000000 1...

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Page 69: ...ing Pawl Right Hand 1 00 05747 000274 15 Retaining Pawl 9 00 05747 000000 16 Retaining Pawl Shaft 1 00 02682 000000 17 E Retaining Ring 2 00 05142 000000 18 Wheel Shaft Retainer 1 00 06849 000000 19 B...

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Page 71: ...Retaining Pawl 1 00 05747 000274 19 Retaining Pawl 5 00 05747 000000 20 Retaining Pawl 1 00 05747 000274 21 Wheel Shaft Retainer 1 00 06849 000000 22 Binding Hd Screw 1 4 40 x1 8 23 Print Wheel Shaft...

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Page 73: ...ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST TIME DATE NUMBERING STAMPS Model C724 E C724L E 01 04 2012 73...

Page 74: ...6 32 x 1 4 10 Paper Plate 1 00 05785 000000 11 Bottom Front Plate 1 00 05614 000000 12 Digital Clock 1 110V 60 Hz 12 Hr Clock Bd Ass y 12 05645 000217 110V 50 Hz 12 Hr Clock Bd Ass y 12 05645 900217 1...

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Page 76: ...x Hd Thd Forming Screw 4 8 32 x 1 2 14 Ribbon Frame Assembly see pg 70 1 15 Base Plate 1 00 01536 000217 16 Standoff 3 00 07313 001130 17 Connector 1 00 07325 001130 18 Circuit Bd Assembly 1 01 07310...

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Page 78: ...000000 15 Ribbon Reverse Toggle Ass y 1 01 00591 000000 16 E Ring 2 00 05418 000000 17 Toggle Snap Spring 1 00 02620 001130 18 Ribbon Shaft Locking Spring 2 00 05080 000000 19 Ribbon Feeler Spring fr...

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Page 80: ...ew 2 8 32 x 1 2 10 Hex Nut 1 4 40 11 Ext Star Washer 1 4 12 Trigger Top 1 00 05776 000000 13 Rd Hd Screw SEMS 1 4 40 x 1 4 14 Switch Mtg Bracket 1 00 06489 001130 15 Int Star Washer 2 5 16 Pan Hd Phil...

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Page 83: ...ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST VERTICAL TIME DATE NUMBERING STAMPS Model VAR E VAD E VADN E VAN E VR E VARC E VARL E 01 04 2012 83...

Page 84: ...92 000000 17 Drive Screw 2 2 x 3 16 18 Bottom Cover without clock 1 00 05175 001130 Bottom Cover with clock 1 00 05175 000001 19 Rubber Feet 4 00 00210 000001 20 Rd Hd Thd Forming Screw 4 6 32 x 3 8 2...

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Page 86: ...N 1 Ribbon Frame Ass y see pg 79 1 2 Rd Hd Screw SEMS 4 8 32 x 3 8 3 Socket Screw black 4 8 32 x 1 2 4 Solenoid Frame Ass y see pg 80 81 1 5 Solenoid Frame Mtg Bracket 1 00 05716 000304 6 Solenoid Fr...

Page 87: ...ibbon Feeler front 1 00 02610 000223 11 Ribbon Feeler Spring rear 1 00 02616 000274 12 Ribbon Feeler rear 1 00 02610 000274 13 Transport Lever 1 00 02470 000000 14 E Ring 1 00 05418 000000 15 Transpor...

Page 88: ...4 11 Hex Nut 2 4 40 12 Extended Trigger Ass y 1 01 07305 000000 shipped w VR E models or A R 13 Ext Star Washer 2 4 14 Pan Hd Screw SEMS 2 4 40 x 1 4 15 Int Star Washer 2 6 16 Pan Hd Phil Thd Forming...

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Page 90: ...inding Hd Screw SEMS 2 4 40 x 1 4 DIGITAL CLOCK 1 Pan Hd Phil Blk Nylon Screw 2 4 40 x 1 2 2 Bezel 1 00 05310 000000 3 Filter 1 00 05612 000001 4 Clock Bd Assy 110V 60 Hz 12 Hr 1 12 05645 000312 Clock...

Page 91: ...ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST AUTOMATIC CHECKSIGNER Model C650 01 04 2012 91...

Page 92: ...king Lever Spring 1 00 02666 000000 19 Grommet 1 00 02160 000000 20 Cord Plug Assembly 1 00 00209 001130 21 Frame Assembly Supports 4 00 07313 000001 22 Oval Point Socket Set Screw 1 1 4 28 x 3 8 23 T...

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Page 94: ...24 Ribbon Shift Dog Assembly 1 01 00798 000243 25 Socket Set Screw 2 8 32 x 1 8 26 Ribbon Friction Collar 2 00 02715 000000 27 Ribbon Ratchet Spring 2 00 02926 000000 28 Ribbon Shift Dog Assembly 1 01...

Page 95: ...em Name Quantity P N 52 Condenser 1 00 01083 000000 53 Int Star washer 2 8 54 Rd Hd Screw 2 8 32 x 5 16 55 Binding Hd Screw SEMS 2 4 40 x 1 4 56 Die Holder Lock Spring 1 00 02815 000000 57 Steel Ball...

Page 96: ...6 Printing Weight Assembly 1 01 00754 000000 7 Trigger Pivot Shaft 1 00 05432 000000 8 Back Plate 1 00 05424 000000 9 Int Star Washer 4 8 10 Hex Hd Screw 4 8 32 x 1 2 11 Trigger Assembly 1 01 00603 00...

Page 97: ...OPTIONAL FEATURES 01 04 2012 97...

Page 98: ...isassembly procedures since they are usually straightforward Simply remove necessary parts until area of interest is exposed These parts must be re assembled when modification is complete Due to physi...

Page 99: ...AN E machine per wiring diagram 08 00218 000030 and or perform the following steps 1 Replace P C Bd with p n 01 07310 000002 2 Tap one counter lead to white wire attached to position 5 of connector a...

Page 100: ...Hex Nut Knurled Nut from Toggle Switch Thread Knurled Nut back onto shaft of Switch Insert Switch from inside of casting Thread Hex Nut onto Switch and tighten securely using an adjustable wrench Caut...

Page 101: ...ositions 2 6 of connector PUSHBUTTON STAMPING RETROFITTING A STANDARD AN E AR E MACHINE Drill 1 2 DIA hole in bottom casting location specified on diagram WIRING AN E AR E MACHINE Wire an AN E machine...

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Page 103: ...diagram below Install one of the following Typesection Assemblies MODEL P N AD WR 01 07554 000170 AR WR 01 07554 000201 ADN WR 01 07554 000330 ARMT WR 01 07554 000339 Word Roll and Knob will be provid...

Page 104: ...00 Die Clip Guide Assembly 1 1 2 2 00 05061 000000 Remov Die Plate BLANK 1 1 2 3 see list next pg Typesection Assembly 1 1 1 4 00 01196 000000 Steel Ball 1 1 2 5 00 05385 000000 Compression Spring 1 1...

Page 105: ...RSB 1 7554 341 AR RST 1 7554 342 AR RSTB 1 7554 842 Assemble Die Clip Guide Assembly or assemblies as per Diagram B Remove two 4 40 x 5 32 Pan Hd SEMS screws presently fastening Leaf Spring p n 5639 r...

Page 106: ...re machine per wiring diagram 08 218 2 and or perform the following steps 1 P C Bd must be D revision or later If not it must be replaced with p n 1 7310 1129 2 Remove yellow wire from position 9 of c...

Page 107: ...n position 2 5 Fasten green ground wire to existing screw located at base of bottom casting already containing two other ground wires FOOTSWITCH STAMPING RETROFITTING A STANDARD AN E AR E MACHINE Dril...

Page 108: ...CASTING MODIFICATION FOR FOOTSWITCH FEATURE 01 04 2012 108...

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Page 110: ...g 2 00 05142 000000 4 Spacer 2 00 00296 000020 12 Wheel Shaft Retainer 1 00 06849 000000 5 Year Wheel Assembly 1 01 00498 005101 13 Binding Hd Scr 4 40x1 81 HDW S440X1 8BH 6 Spacer 2 00 04073 000001 1...

Page 111: ...000000 14 Retaining Pawl Shaft 1 00 02682 000000 15 E Retaining Ring 2 00 05142 000000 16 Print Wheel Shaft 1 00 02526 000000 17 Wheel Shaft Retainer 1 00 06849 000000 18 Binding Hd Screw 4 40 x 1 8 1...

Page 112: ...TO PRINT 654321 REF 01 07554 000177 EM 3 01 04 2012 112...

Page 113: ...00980 000060 14 Retaining Pawl Right Hand 1 00 05747 000274 15 Retaining Pawl 9 00 05747 000000 16 Retaining Pawl Shaft 1 00 02682 000000 17 E Retaining Ring 2 00 05142 000000 18 Wheel Shaft Retainer...

Page 114: ...TO PRINT 654321 31 MAI REF 01 07554 900208 EM 5 01 04 2012 114...

Page 115: ...00 06849 000000 22 Binding Hd Screw 4 40 x 1 8 1 HDW S440X1 8BH 23 Print Wheel Shaft 1 00 02526 000000 24 E Retaining Ring 1 00 05142 000000 25 Retaining Pawl Shaft 1 00 02682 000000 26 Shoulder Scre...

Page 116: ...TO PRINT 31 MAI 25 23 59 REF 01 07554 000099 EM 7 01 04 2012 116...

Page 117: ...1 00 06849 000000 22 Binding Hd Screw 4 40 x 1 8 1 HDW S440X1 8BH 23 Print Wheel Shaft 1 00 02526 000000 24 E Retaining Ring 1 00 05142 000000 25 Retaining Pawl Shaft 1 00 02682 000000 26 Shoulder Scr...

Page 118: ...TO PRINT 31 MAI 2025 23 59 REF 01 07554 000999 EM 9 01 04 2012 118...

Page 119: ...t Retainer 1 00 06849 000000 22 Binding Hd Screw 4 40 x 1 8 1 HDW S440X1 8BH 23 Print Wheel Shaft 1 00 02526 000000 24 E Retaining Ring 1 00 05142 000000 25 Retaining Pawl Shaft 1 00 02682 000000 26 S...

Page 120: ...TO PRINT 31 MAI 2025 23 59 REF 01 07554 901084 EM 11 01 04 2012 120...

Page 121: ...49 000000 22 Binding Hd Screw 4 40 x 1 8 1 HDW S440X1 8BH 23 Print Wheel Shaft 1 00 02526 000000 24 E Retaining Ring 1 00 05142 000000 25 Retaining Pawl Shaft 1 00 02682 000000 26 Shoulder Screw 1 00...

Page 122: ...TO PRINT 31 2025 23 59 REF 01 07554 990099 EM 13 01 04 2012 122...

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