Phaser 6180 Color Laser Printer Service Manual 2-17
Theory of Operation
■ Tray 2 Retard Roll
The Retard Roll and Feed Roll pinch the paper to prevent multiple sheets
of paper from feeding.
■ Tray 2 End Guide
The End Guide moves in toward the paper transfer direction to determine
the paper size. The On/Off of the Size Switch adjusts according to the
Tray End Guide position to detect the paper size.
■ Tray 2 Bottom Plate
a. When the tray is inserted into the Sheet Feeder, the Actuator is
pushed toward the front by the Left Guide, which pushes the Stopper.
b. The Stopper unlocks the Bottom Lock Oneway Gear.
c. When the tray is pushed until it stops, the Bottom Lock Lever is
pressed down by the Support Nudger in the Sheet Feeder.
d. The Bottom Lock Lever actuates the Bottom Lock Lever Gear, which
pushes the Bottom Rack Lock toward the rear.
e. The gear on the Bottom Rack Lock is disengaged from the Bottom
Lock Oneway Gear, which allows the Bottom Plate to raise up by the
Bottom Up Springs.
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Bottom Plate
Bottom Up Spring
Bottom Lock Oneway Gear
Bottom Rack Lock
a
b
c
d
e
Bottom Lock
Oneway Gear
Stopper
Stopper
Lock Part
(Tray Housing)
Bottom Lock Lever
Support Nudger
Bottom Rack Lock
Actuator
Left Guide
Bottom Lock
Lever Gear
Front of TrayRear of Tray
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