Epson EPL-N4000 - Mechanical Drive; Overview; Mechanical Drive Component

EPSON EPL-N4000/EPL-N4000+ Chapter 2 Operating Principles
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2.1 Mechanical Drive
2.1.1 Overview
Mechanical Drive is a term that is used to describe both the rotation of
the printer motors and the action of the
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ear clusters and clutches that
are used to transmit and control motor rotation to the various
components throu
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hout the printer. The primary purpose of Mechanical
Drive within the printer base is to drive a sheet of paper out of a
selected paper tray, throu
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h the printer and into an output tray. The
ROS Motor is not considered part of Mechanical Drive. The Main Drive
Motor turns the Main Drive Assembly
g
ears. The Drive Assembly
provides drive to the Feed Clutches, the Re
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istration Clutch, the Fuser,
the Drum and BTR, and the Exit Clutches. Lift Up Motors supply drive to
each paper tray; raisin
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the Bottom Plate of each tray so the paper
stack contacts the Feed Rolls. The Offset Motor provides drive to the
Offset Rolls.
Figure 2-1. Mechanical Drive
2.1.2 Mechanical Drive Component
EPL-N4000/N4000+ is made up of 4 major components.
1. Offset Motor
A +24VDC motor.
2. Main Drive Assembly
Contains the +24VDC Main Drive Motor and the Main Drive
Assembly Gears. The Main Motor is attached to the Main Drive
Assembly.
3. Lift Up Motor 1
A +24VDC motor.
4. Lift Up Motor 2
A +24VDC motor.
Figure 2-2. Mechanical Drive Major Component
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