Ricoh PB1060 Quick start guide

Paper Feed Unit PB1070 / Paper Feed Unit
PB1060
Machine Code: M440 / M441
Field Service Manual
Ver 1.00
Latest Release: -
Initial Release: August, 2016
Copyright (c) 2016 Ricoh Co.,Ltd.

Symbols and Abbreviations
This manual uses several symbols.
Symbol
What it means
Screw
Connector
Clip ring
Clamp
FFC
E-ring
Spring
SEF
Short Edge Feed
LEF
Long Edge Feed
[A] Short Edge Feed (SEF)
[B] Long Edge Feed (LEF)
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Table of Contents
1. Detailed Descriptions .................................................................................................................................................2
Overview........................................................................................................................................................................2
Mechanical Components...........................................................................................................................................2
Paper Size Detection ......................................................................................................................................................3
Paper Feed and Separation ...........................................................................................................................................5
Paper Lift.........................................................................................................................................................................6
Paper End Detection.......................................................................................................................................................7
2. Replacement and Adjustment.....................................................................................................................................8
Paper Feed Unit PB1060 (250 sheets) / PB1070 (500 sheets) ...................................................................................8
Paper Feed Tray.........................................................................................................................................................8
Exterior.......................................................................................................................................................................8
Friction Pad ................................................................................................................................................................9
Paper Feed Roller.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Tray Main Board..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Paper Feed Clutch................................................................................................................................................... 11
Paper Feed Motor................................................................................................................................................... 11
Paper End Sensor.................................................................................................................................................... 12
Paper Feed Sensor.................................................................................................................................................. 12
Paper Size Switch ................................................................................................................................................... 13

1.Detailed Descriptions
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1. Detailed Descriptions
Overview
Mechanical Components
1. Paper feed clutch
2. Grip roller
3. Paper feed roller
4. Friction pad

1.Detailed Descriptions
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Paper Size Detection
The paper size is detected by a combination of three switches built into the Paper Size Switch [2]. The switches are
operated by the Paper Size Dial [1] located on the right side of the Paper Feed Tray.
1. SW1
2. SW2
3. SW3
Paper size detection combinations (L: Switch is pressed)
SW 1
SW 2
SW 3
Paper Size
1
L
L
L
A4 SEF
2
L
H
L
A5 SEF
3
H
L
L
A6 LEF
4
H
H
L
Legal SEF
5
L
L
H
Letter SEF
6
L
H
H
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SW 1
SW 2
SW 3
Paper Size
7
H
L
H
Half Letter SEF
8
H
H
H
Paper cassette is not set.

1.Detailed Descriptions
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Paper Feed and Separation
The paper feed unit uses the feed roller and friction pad method to separate paper. The friction pad method makes it
possible to feed only one sheet at a time (the top sheet) because of the friction between the friction pad and the paper.
1. Paper feed roller
2. Paper feed sensor
3. Paper feed motor
4. Friction pad

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Paper Lift
Pushing in the paper cassette makes the tray arms move up along the groove in the tilted guide and lift the bottom plate
with springs.
1. Tray arms
2. Springs
3. Bottom plate

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Paper End Detection
When the optional bank [1] runs out of paper, the feeler [2] drops into the cutout in the bottom plate to actuate the
paper end sensor [3].
1. Optional bank
2. Feeler
3. Paper end sensor

2.Replacement and Adjustment
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2. Replacement and Adjustment
Paper Feed Unit PB1060 (250 sheets) / PB1070 (500 sheets)
Paper Feed Tray
1. Paper Feed Tray [A]
Exterior
Right Cover PB1070 (500 Sheets)
1. Paper Feed Tray (Paper Feed Tray)
2. Right Cover [A] ( x4, Tab x2)

2.Replacement and Adjustment
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Be sure to release two tabs on the bottom of (and behind) the right cover while trying to remove it.
Right Cover PB1060 (250 Sheets)
1. Paper Feed Tray (Paper Feed Tray)
2. Right Cover [A] ( x2, Tab)
Be sure to release two tabs on the bottom of (and behind) the right cover while trying to remove it.
Friction Pad
1. Paper Feed Tray (Paper Feed Tray)

2.Replacement and Adjustment
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2. Friction Pad [A] (Tab x2, Spring x1)
Paper Feed Roller
1. Paper Feed Tray (Paper Feed Tray)
2. Release the lever to the left as shown below to remove the paper feed roller [A].
Tray Main Board
1. Paper Feed Tray (Paper Feed Tray)
2. Right Cover (Exterior)

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3. Tray Main Board [A] ( x4, x all)
Paper Feed Clutch
1. Paper Feed Tray (Paper Feed Tray)
2. Right Cover (Exterior)
3. Paper Feed Clutch [A] ( x1, x2, x1)
Paper Feed Motor
1. Paper Feed Clutch (Paper Feed Clutch)
2. Bracket [A] with Paper Feed Motor ( x3, x1, x1)

2.Replacement and Adjustment
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3. Detach the paper feed motor [B] from the bracket [A]. ( x2)
Paper End Sensor
1. Paper Feed Tray (Paper Feed Tray)
2. Bracket [A] ( x4)
3. Paper End Sensor [A] ( x1, Hook)
Paper Feed Sensor
1. Paper Feed Tray (Paper Feed Tray)

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2. Bracket [A] ( x4)
3. Paper Feed Sensor [A] ( x1, Hook)
Paper Size Switch
1. Paper Feed Tray (Paper Feed Tray)
2. Right Cover (Exterior)
3. Bracket [A] with paper size switch ( x2, x1, x1)

2.Replacement and Adjustment
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4. Detach the paper size switch from the bracket [A]. (Hook x2)