Specifications

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The paper separating mechanism employs a torque limiter to ensure that

only the top sheet of paper is fed in by separating the second sheet of

paper from the top one.

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This is accomplished by the difference in friction coefficient between the

Feed and Separator Rolls.

Feed Roll

Paper

Separator Roll

Driven

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When only one sheet of paper is taken

up, the friction coefficient on the top side

of the paper is equal to that on the

underside. Driven by the Feed Roll, the

paper drives the Separator Roll, allowing

the paper to be fed onto the Vertical

Transport Section.

Feed Roll

1st Sheet of Paper

2nd Sheet of Paper

Separator Roll

Stationary

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Since the friction coefficient between the

second sheet of paper and the

Separator Roll is greater than that

between the first and second sheets of

paper, the Separator Roll is not driven

and holds the second sheet of paper.

The Feed Roll thus feeds the first sheet

of paper onto the Vertical Transport

Section.

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