Main Printer Subsystems; Printer Subsystem Overview - Xerox PHASER 8500 Service Manual

Theory of Operation

Main Printer Subsystems

Printer Subsystem Overview

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Transfix System
Preheater
Drum Maintenance Kit
The printer is made up of eight major subsystems, which are described in this
section:
■
Process Drive
■
Media Drive
■ Ink Loader
■
Printhead
■
Drum Maintenance Kit
■ Purge System
■
Drum Assembly and Transfix Assembly
■
Electronics Module
The Process Drive:
Transmits torque to two camshafts. The Transfix Camshaft
controls the Transfix Roller loading, and the Drum Maintenance Camshaft
actuates the Drum Maintenance Kit and Printhead tilt system.
The Media Drive:
Controls each roller in the media transport path. The Media
Drive consists of a drive motor, a gearbox, two clutches, and a solenoid. The
Media Drive motor also controls the movement of the Wiper Blade and
headlock mechanism through a gear train and solenoid on the Exit Module.
Ink Loader
Drum
Printhead
Waste Tray
Wave Amp
Wiper Assembly
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Module
Hard Drive
Configuration
Card
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