Epson DFX-8000 Service Manual page 69

REV.-A
Plunger mechanism
During printing, the paper is pushed against the platen by the paper bail so that the paper does not
float away from the platen. However, when paper is loaded or ejected or when the tear off function
is executed, the paper bail must be moved up to prevent a paper
moved up and down by the plunger unit.
Figure 2-10 shows the plunger unit.
The paper bail is fixed to the end of the plunger iron core. The
connected to the left and right frames. When the plunger coil is energized, the iron core is attracted
by the coil magnetism, and the paper bail is opened. When the coil is deenergized, the paper bail
returns to its original position due to the paper bail spring.
Type
Supply voltage
Winding resistance
P
s
Paper Bail
" / / '
Spring
A - ;
Figure 2-10. Plunger Mechanism
Table 2-9. Plunger Specifications
36.5 * 1 VDC
12.5 ohms
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2 - 1 2
jam. Therefore, the paper bail is
ends of the paper bail axis are
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