Theory of Operation Ver.1.0 May. 2008
B. Paddle
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The paddle /Up [3] and /Lw [6] hit paper against the stopper to conduct the alignment in the sub scan
direction.
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The drive of the paddle /Up is made by the paddle motor /Up (M15) [5] and the paddle solenoid (SD3) [4].
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The drive of the paddle /Lw is made by the paddle motor /Lw (M9) [1].
[4]
[1]
Paddle motor /Lw (M9)
[2]
Paper exit roller
[3]
Paddle /Up
(1) Control
1.
When the FS start signal turns ON, M15 and M9 also turn ON.
2.
A specified period of time after the intermediate conveyance sensor (PS3) detects the leading edge of paper,
SD3 turns ON while a specified period of time.
3.
A specified period of time after PS3 detects the trailing edge of the last paper of the copy, M15 and M9 turn
OFF.
4.
In case of the last copy, the moment the paper exit motor (M3) turns OFF, M15 and M9 turn OFF.
[5]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[6]
[2]
Paddle solenoid (SD3)
Paddle motor /Up (M15)
Paddle /Lw
5. OPERATION
[1]
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