Paper Aligning Mechanism - Konica Minolta FS-501 Service Manual

FS-501 Theory of Operation Ver2.0 Sep. 2004
4.2.1

Paper aligning mechanism

• The Aligning Plate is moved and the Paddles are turned to align paper correctly for sta-
pling.
A. Aligning plate
• The Aligning Plate is moved to align the paper in the crosswise direction with reference
to the center position of the Finisher Tray.
• The Aligning Plate is moved as the CD Aligning Motor turns forward or backward.
• The CD Aligning Home Position Sensor detects the Aligning Plate at its home position.
The movement of the Aligning Plate is determined with this home position used as the
reference.
• The movement of the plate is varied depending on the width of the paper.
Aligning Plate
CD Aligning Home Position
Sensor (PC9-FN)
Mechanical operations
CD Aligning Motor (M5-FN)
Finisher Tray
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