Folding Mechanism - Konica Minolta bizhub C250 Service Manual

Theory of Operation Ver. 1.0 Jul. 2005
5.4.3

Folding mechanism

• The Paper Folding Mechanism consists of the Folding Rollers and Paper Pressure Plate.
• They are driven by the Staple/ Folding Motor respectively through the combination of the
Gears and Cams etc. This Motor drive is monitored with the Staple/ Folding Motor Clock
Pulse Sensor.
• The Folding Position Sensor is mounted to detect the position of the Folding Rollers and
the Pressure Plate. The stack of folded paper is transported with the Folding Rollers and
then exits via the Booklet Exit Rollers.
Bundle of Paper
Upper Folding Roller
Lower Folding Roller
Folding Home Position Sensor (PI11-FN)
Paper Pressure Plate
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