2-44 Phaser 6180 Color Laser Printer Service Manual
Theory of Operation
■ Tray 3 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 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.
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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Bottom Plate
Bottom Up Spring
Bottom Lock Oneway Gear
Bottom Rack Lock