Mechanical Drive - Xerox DocuPrint N24 Service Manual

8.3.6.3 Mechanical Drive

Mechanical Drive is a term that is used to describe both the rotation of the Envelope Feeder Motor and
the action of the gears, belts, and clutches that are used to transmit and control motor rotation to the
various components throughout the Envelope. The primary purpose of Mechanical Drive within the
Envelope Feeder is to provide the mechanical energy to drive a single envelope out of the Envelope
Tray and into the printer registration area.
The Envelope Feeder PWB switches on the Envelope Feeder Motor. The gears transmit motor drive to
the Feed Clutch. When the Envelope Feeder PWB actuates the Feed Clutch, the Clutch transmit motor
drive to all of the envelope feed and transport assemblies. A friction clutch transmits motor drive to the
Retard Roll.
Envelope Feeder Mechanical Drive Components
1 Envelope Feeder Motor
A 24VDC motor.
2 Feed Clutch
An electric clutch that is controlled by the Envelope Feeder PWB. When actuated, the Feed
Clutch transmit Envelope Feeder Motor drive to the Envelope Feeder feed and transport
assemblies.
3 Retard Roll Friction Clutch
Transmits motor drive to the Retard Roll.
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