Output Options Theory; Output Expander Theory - Lexmark MS81 Series Service Manual

Paper type Paper weight
Rough/cotton
60–90 g/m
(16–24 lb)
Custom type [x]
60–90 g/m
(16–24 lb)
*
The finisher stacks the paper but does not staple or punch holes in it.

Output options theory

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"Output expander theory" on page 610
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"High capacity output expander theory" on page 611
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"Mailbox theory" on page 612
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"Staple finisher theory" on page 613

Output expander theory

The output expander enables the user to have additional output capacity. If the standard output bin of a printer is
already full while printing, the media can be sent to the output expander. The output expander uses drive motors and
a series of sensors to determine the media's location and position in the paper path.
Output expander paper path
When the output expander is installed on top of the printer, the diverter plunger changes the position of the diverter
below it. Since the diverter position of the printer below is opened, the printed paper will be re-routed. Instead of
exiting the standard output bin, the media enters the output expander. The movement of the diverter plunger can be
controlled by its diverter motor, depending on the printer's commands.
Note: The diverter motor controls the diverter below it. Another way of saying it is that the diverter is controlled by
the diverter motor of the output option above it.
4‑bin mailbox
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Appendix C: Theory of operation
610
Offset stacker Staple finisher
4063
Staple, hole punch
finisher