Push Tractor Mechanism; Manual Feed Mechanism; Figure 2-8. Tractor Paper Advance Mechanism - Epson Stylus 1500 Service Manual

Stylus 1500 Service Manual

2.2.4.2 Push Tractor Mechanism

The release gear of the push tractor is located on the left side of the printer mechanism. By operating
the release lever, the release gear is engaged between the PF roller gear and the push tractor gear. The
release gear transmits the PF motor torque from the PF roller to the push tractor. Continuous paper
can then be fed into the printer.
Release Gear

Figure 2-8. Tractor Paper Advance Mechanism

2.2.4.3 Manual Feed Mechanism

With the release lever moved to friction feed mode and a sheet inserted in the rear paper slot, the
printer switches to manual paper feed mode. In this mode, a single sheet can be fed from the rear
paper slot even if there is paper in ASF. This mode therefore allows the use of normal paper in the
ASF and special paper (such as glossy or transparency paper recommended for single-sheet feeding) in
the rear slot at the same time.
Rev. A
Release Lever
Rear PE Sen so r
PF Roller
Operating Principles
PF Motor
PF Motor
Pinion Gear
Dis e ng a ge Ge a r
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