Service manual

REV.-A
2.1.4.3 Paper Paths
This section describes the various paths the paper follows through the printer mechanism. The various paper
paths are divided into four groups depending on the entrance
(toPt rear, bottomf or front) the PaPer is fed from”
Note: The front PE (paper-end) detector is located in front of the printer mechanism and the rear PE detector
is located behind the printer mechanism.
(1) Top entrance
Figure 2-12 shows the paper path for friction feeding using the top entrance. The top entrance is used only
for friction feed method. When the top entrance is used, the rear PE detector senses when the paper is out.
Paper (Cut Sheet)
Paper Tension Roller
Detector, PE (Rear)
Paper Guide Rollers
Figure 2-12. Paper Path for Friction Feeding Using the Top Entrance
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