Paper Feed Mechanism - Epson Stylus Pro 5000 Service Manual

Stylus Pro 5000

PAPER FEED MECHANISM

There are four paper feed paths in the Stylus Pro 5000: the standard paper tray, the optional paper cassette, and the front and rear manual feeds.
Figure 2-4 shows the paper feed path from the standard paper tray. The other paper feed paths use all of the components in the diagram except for the
paper load roller.
Upper Surface Sensor
(not shown)
Size, Paper type sensors
No Manual Feeding!
Cross Section Diagram of Paper Feed Path
Platen
Paper Eject Support Roller
PF Motor
Front Manual
Feed Path
Paper Tray 1
Optional Paper
Cassette
(Paper) Left Quantity Sensor
Paper Pick Up Sensor
Powder Coated Roller
Support Roller
Hopper Bottom Plate
Figure 2-4. Paper Feed Path
Chapter 2 Operating Principles
PE Sensor
PF Support Roller(2)
PR Sensor (Rear Manual
Feed)
Sub Roller
Flap (Fixed)
Manual Feed Path
(Rear)
Pump,ASF
Motor
Roller for optional paper
cassette
PF Support Roller(1)
Paper Return Roller
P Sensor 1(Front
Manual Feed) +
Paper Tray1
Lifter for cassette
Stack Lowering
Paper Load Roller
Mechanism (not shown)
2-4