Paper Eject; Face Up/Face Down Disengage Mechanism - Epson EPL-5700 Service Manual

EPL-5700

2.1.10 Paper Eject

2.1.10.1 Face up/Face down disengage mechanism

The paper which passed the fusing is ejected either face-up or face-down by
the disengage mechanism. By operating the disengage lever manually,
which is located at the paper eject mouth, tray disengage guide in the printer
also operates and changes over the face-up eject or face-down eject.
Paper Eject Disengage
Lever
Face-down Eject
Face-down Eject Roller
Figure 2-16. Paper Eject Mechanism
Rev. A
Y
Face-down eject
Paper is ejected to the face down tray located upper side of the printer.
Y
Face-up eject
Paper is ejected to the optional face-up tray. Face-up paper eject is
available even without optional face up tray. Since the resistance is least
against the paper path when the paper is ejected, it is good for thick paper.
Face-up Eject
Face-up Eject Roller
Paper Eject Disengage
Guide
Table 2-4. Paper volume in the tray
Paper volume that each tray can hold(Regular paper)
Face down tray
Face up tray
Chapter2 Operating Principles
100 sheets
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