4. Mechanical operations
Theory of operation ver. 1.0 Aug. 2007
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4.1.2
Document separation mechanism
• Double feeding of paper is prevented using coefficient of friction between the take-up
roller and separator pad.
Single sheet feeding
:
The coefficient of friction on the front side of the paper fed between the take-
up roller and separator pad is equal to that on the backside of the paper.
This allows the take-up roller to transport the paper.
Multiple sheet feeding :
The coefficient of friction between the paper and separator pad is greater
than that between sheets of paper. This allows only the first sheet of paper
to be transported by the take-up roller.
4556T2C502AA
Separator pad
Take-up roller
1382M009AA
Single sheet feeding
Multiple sheet feeding
Confidential – for internal use only, do not distribute