Epson EPL-N4000 - Paper Feed, Transport and Paper Eject Drive; Mechanical Drive for Paper Fed from the MSI

EPSON EPL-N4000/EPL-N4000+ Chapter 2 Operating Principles
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2.2.2 Paper Feed, Transport and Paper Eject Drive
The Main Drive Assembly provides the mechanical drive for the majority
of the Paper Path components. The Offset Motor provides the
mechanical drive for the Offset Rolls.
Figure 2-8. Paper Feed, Transport and Paper Eject Drive
When the Left Upper Cover is closed, DTS Link Rod is pushed and
Bracket Assembly conveys the motive power of Main Drive Assembly to
the Fuser Assembly.
2.2.3 Mechanical drive for paper fed from the MSI
The Main Motor provides mechanical drive for MSI feed(Multi Sheet
Inserter). The Drive Assembly transmits drive to the MSI Feed Clutch.
The MSI Feed Roll and Nud
g
er Roll are attached to the MSI Clutch. At
paper feed, the MCU switches on the MSI Feed Clutch. The MSI Feed
Clutch transmits drive to the Feed Roll, which rotates and be
g
ins
feedin
g
a sin
g
le sheet of paper out of the MSI Tray. Tray 1 Feed Clutch
transmits drive to the Take Away Roll. The Take Away Roll and Pinch
Roll drive the sheet of paper into the Re
g
istration Roll.
Figure 2-9. MSI Drive Mechanism