Push Tractor Mechanism
The release gear of the push tractor is located on the left side of the printer mechanism. By
operating the release lever, the release gear is engaged between the PF roller gear and the push
tractor gear. The release gear transmits the PF motor torque from the PF roller to the push tractor.
Continuous paper can then be fed into the printer.
Manual Feed Mechanism
When you move the release lever to friction feed mode and insert a sheet in the rear paper slot, the
printer switches to manual paper feed mode. In this mode, the printer can feed a single sheet from
the rear paper slot even if there is paper in ASF. This mode therefore allows use of normal paper in
the ASF and special paper (such as glossy or transparency paper recommended for single-sheet
feeding) in the rear slot at the same time.
Release Lever
Release Gear
Rear PE Sensor
PF Roller
Disengage Gear
PF Motor
Pinion Gear
PF Motor
Figure 2-8. Tractor Paper Advance Mechanism
Operating Principles
EPSON Stylus 1500 Service Manual 2-9
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