Paper Feed Section (Tray 1; Configuration; Drive; Operation - Konica Minolta BIZHUB C3100P Service Manual

10. PAPER FEED SECTION (TRAY 1)

10.1 Configuration

[1]
[1] Trailing edge guide plate
[3] Edge guide plate
[5] Separation roller

10.2 Drive

[1]
[3]
[1] Transport motor (M2)
[3] Tray 1 paper feed clutch (CL1)

10.3 Operation

10.3.1 Paper lift plate mechanism

• The paper lift plate is pressed down into the locked position (in which the paper is loaded in position).
• Load a paper stack and then slide the tray into the main body. This causes the lock release lever to unlock the paper lift plate.
• The paper lift plate (paper stack) is pressed against the feed roller.
• The paper lift plate (paper stack) is pressed upward by the springs at all times.
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
[6]
[2]
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[2] Tray1 set sensor (PS1)
[4] Feed roller
[6] Tray1 paper empty sensor (PS2)
[2] Feed roller
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SECTION (TRAY 1)