Outline Of Operations; Shifting; Stacking - Canon iR5000 Service Manual

4. Outline of Operations

4.1 Shifting

The machine shifts the tray to the front and the rear (over a distance of 55 mm) to sort
(offset) sheets into groups. The tray is driven by a DC motor, and the rotation of the motor is
converted into shifting motions by means of a rack and pinion gears.
The stop position of the tray at the front and the rear is controlled by the HP sensors
mounted to the front and the rear.
Tray drive unit

4.2 Stacking

The machine's tray is supported by coil springs, and the tray moves down under the
weight of the paper deposited on it. The stack is monitored by limit sensors (reflecting type
photosensors); when the stack reaches a specific height, the shift tray driver PCB sends the
FULL signal to the host machine.
Tray
Shaft
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HP sensor (PS102; rear)
Limit sensor (PS104; rear)
Limit sensor (PS105; front)
Shaft
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Light-blocking plate
HP sensor (PS101; front)
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Stacking enabled
Stacking enabled
Stacking disabled
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