Semi-Automatic Sheet Feeder (Sasf) - OKIDATA ML380 Service Manual

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Service Guide ML380
Chapter 2 Principles of Operation

2.2.06 Semi-Automatic Sheet Feeder (SASF)

The Semi-Automatic Sheet Feeder (SASF) is used to automatically set the print start position when using
cut-sheet or continuous sheet paper.
The procedure is as follows.
Cut-Sheet SASF
1. Push the paper release lever to the cut-sheet side (rear of printer).
2. Insert the paper from behind the platen.
3. Open the paper bail arm (pull toward the front of the printer). This activates the SASF switch.
4. Line feed operation will feed the paper 2.76 inches.
If the paper does not move, the SASF motion becomes invalid and is treated like an ordinary paper-end.
5. Once the paper bail arm is closed, a reverse line feed of about 0.18 inches is performed. This moves
the paper to the print start position.
Continuous Sheet (Rear Feed) SASF
1. Push the paper release lever to the continuous sheet side (front of the printer).
2. Insert the paper into the push tractor.
3. Open the paper bail arm (pull toward the front of the printer). This activates the SASF switch.
4. Line feed operation will feed the paper 3.6 inches.
If the paper does not move within 2.4 inches of motion, the SASF motion becomes invalid and this is
treated like an ordinary paper-end.
5. Once the paper bail arm is closed, a reverse line feed of about 0.18 inches is performed. This moves
the paper to the print start position.
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