After several paper feeds, the paper level gradually lowers and the lift sensor is de-activated. Then the lift
motor turns on again until the lift sensor is activated again.
When the tray is drawn out of the feed unit: gear [F] disengages pin [G] on shaft [H], then the tray bottom
plate [I] drops by its own weight.
Paper Feed and Separation Mechanism
Paper Feed and Separation: No Paper Present
While waiting for the first sheet to feed and between sheets, the feed roller [A] must not rotate. However,
the grip roller [B] must turn, so that any paper coming up the vertical transport path continues to feed. To
do this, the paper feed motor [C] rotates in reverse. The separation roller [D] is free to rotate in the direction
shown by the arrow, because the separation roller solenoid is off.
When the feed motor reverses:
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