Tray 2 (Cassette 1); Tray 3 (Cassette 2) - Epson ACULASER COLOR 2000 Service Manual

EPSON AcuLaser C2000 / AcuLaser C1000

2.2.1.2 Tray 2 (Cassette 1)

When Tray 2 paper feed solenoid is turned ON, paper feed roller rotates. When
paper feed roller rotates, the printer picks the top sheet of paper from Tray 2.
Paper empty sensor (PC1) detects if there is paper on Tray 2. Paper near
empty sensor (PC2) detects and warns when paper on the cassette
becomes less than about 20 sheets.
The paper size switch detects if there is paper on Tray 2 and its paper size.
Paper Feed Front View
Paper Empty
Sensor 1 (PC1)
Cassette 1 Front View
Paper Size
Switch (S8)
Tray 2 Back View
Paper Size Setting Plate
Figure 2-8. Tray 2
Operating Principles
Paper Feed
Roller
Paper Near Empty
Sensor (PC2)
Near Empty Sensor
(PC2)
Cassette 1
Right Side View
Cassette Door
Open Sensor
(PC4)

2.2.1.3 Tray 3 (Cassette 2)

Tray 3 is the optional 500 sheets cassette unit.
Tray 3 paper feed jam is detected by a newly added Tray 3 paper feed sensor.
See 2.2.1.2 Tray 2 (Cassette 1) about other structure and functions.
Paper Feed Solenoid
Paper Size / Tray 3
Detection Board
Printing Process
Tray 3 Paper Feed Sensor
Paper Feed Roller
Paper transportation
Paper Empty Sensor
Figure 2-9. Tray 3
Revision E
Roller
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