Epson FX-870 Service Manual page 131

Principles of Operation
Front Entrance
Figures 6-17 through 6-20 show the paper paths for the front entrance. The front entrance can be
used with any of the following paper feed methods: friction feed, push tractor feed, pull tractor feed,
or push-pull tractor feed. When the front entrance is used, the front PE sensor senses when paper
is out.
Paper
Figure 6-17. Paper Path for Friction Feeding Using the Front Entrance
Paper
Figure 6-18. Paper Path for Push Tractor Feeding Using the Front Entrance
6-16
Paper (Continuous),
Front PE Sensor
Paper (Continuous),
Push Tractor
Paper Tension Roller
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Lower Paper Guide Roller
Paper Tension Roller
ower Paper Guide Roller
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