Release Mechanism; Other Special Functions; Energy Saving Mode; Quiet Mode - Epson LX-300 Service Manual

EPSON LX-300+

2.2.6 Release Mechanism

This mechanism switches the flow of PF motor driving forth between to the
friction feed and to the tractor feed.
Compression spring
Printer mechanism
Figure 2-6. Release Mechanism
Release mechanism consists of the following.
Release lever:Shifts tractor low speed gears back and forth.
Tractor gear
Paper advance reduction gear:Transfers the PF motor driving forth to
the tractor gear.
Release detector (REL):Detects the release lever position.
Operating Principles
Tractor gear
Plain
washer
Release lever
Paper
Release
advance
detector
reduction
gear
PF motor
Printer Mechanism (M-3M10)
The table below shows the release detector specifications.
Table 2-13. Release Detector Specifications
Item
Method
Switching rate
Switching mode

2.2.7 Other Special Functions

2.2.7.1 Energy saving mode

This function saves electric consumption when the printer is in the standby
mode. This mode turns hold current of PF motor, CR motor and CS motor
OFF.

2.2.7.2 Quiet Mode

Quiet mode lowers printing temperature. When this mode is selected,
carriage speed will be lowered to the power down mode speed. Refer to
Table 2-4, "Carriage Speed Mode," on page 46.
Revision A
Specification
Mechanical contact method
0.6 to 1.0 mA, 5 VD±5%
• Friction: open
• Tractor: close
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