Raised/Lowered Position Detecting Mechanism; Document Size Detection; Raised/Lowered Position Detection - Konica Minolta bizhub 169 Service Manual

5. Operation
5.3

Raised/lowered position detecting mechanism

5.3.1

Document size detection

• The 15 degree Open Detection Mechanism enables the main unit to detect the document
size when the DF is used as the Original Cover of the main unit, there is the Lever Actu-
ator provided in the DF body that blocks or unblocks a sensor to initiate a reconfirmation
of the original size as read by the original size detection sensors.
5.3.2

Raised/lowered position detection

• The Raised/Lowered Position Detection Mechanism uses a magnet installed in the DF
body to allow the main unit to know that the DF is raised or lowered. This magnet actu-
ates the Original cover set switch on the main unit to perform this operation.
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Theory of Operation Ver. 1.0 Apr. 2007
Original cover set switch (S6)
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