Paper Feed Mechanism; Paper Feed Path - Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Service Manual

Epson Stylus Pro 3800/3800C/3850/3880/3885/3890

2.6 Paper Feed Mechanism

2.6.1 Paper Feed Path

The printer provides two manual paper feed paths in addition to the ASF to support
thicker paper.
Paper Feeding
ASF (Auto Sheet Feeder) 0.08 to 0.27 mm
1
Rear Manual Bypass 0.29 to 0.5 mm
2
Front Manual Bypass 1.2 to 1.5 mm
3
The following figures show the paper feed paths.
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2
Figure 2-18. Paper Path of ASF & Rear Manual Bypass
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Thickness Type
See 1.3.3 Paper Support (p.15)
Fine Art Paper
Heavy paper like cardboard
Figure 2-19. Paper Path of Front Manual Bypass
Paper Feed Mechanism
Revision C
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