CHAPTER 2 THEORY OF OPERATION
This chapter gives an overview of the scanning and printing mechanisms as well as the
sensors, actuators, and control electronics. It aids in understanding the basic principles of
operation as well as locating defects for troubleshooting
1. OVERVIEW ................................................................................................................... 2-1
2. ELECTRONICS ............................................................................................................. 2-2
3. MECHANICS ................................................................................................................. 2-3
3.1 Cross-section Drawing .......................................................................................... 2-3
3.2 Scanner Mechanism.............................................................................................. 2-5
3.2.2 ADF unit ..................................................................................................... 2-8
3.3 Paper Feeding ..................................................................................................... 2-13
3.3.2 Paper supply ............................................................................................ 2-15
3.3.4 Paper eject ............................................................................................... 2-17
3.3.5 Duplex printing ......................................................................................... 2-18
3.3.7 Paper feeding from the tray 2................................................................... 2-19
3.4 Toner Cartridge.................................................................................................... 2-20
3.4.2 Cartridge life ............................................................................................. 2-21
3.5 Print ..................................................................................................................... 2-25
3.5.1 Basic Principle.......................................................................................... 2-25
3.5.2 Print Process ............................................................................................ 2-26
3.6 Sensors position .................................................................................................. 2-31
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