Theory of Operation 2-53
Tray 1 (MPT) incorporates a single set of guides to establish paper width. The time
required for the paper to clear the No Paper Sensor identifies the paper’s length. When
media is placed in Tray 1 (MPT), the leading edge strikes the actuator of the No Paper
Sensor indicating the presence of paper. As the last sheet of paper is fed from the tray
the actuator drops through an opening indicating No Paper remains in the tray.
Universal Trays
The universal trays 2 through 6 include end and side guides that manually adjust to
the paper loaded in the tray. These guides come into contact with the front and rear
edges of the paper and hold it in position. Paper size is determined by the signal
created by the guides interacting with the Paper Size Switch actuators.
■ Side Guides Right and Left
The side guides move against media to align or register the width of print media
in the paper feed direction.
■ Rear Guide
The Rear Guide moves to determine the length of print media in the paper feed
direction. The Rear Guide contacts the Paper Size Switch actuators to detect the
paper size loaded in the tray.
■ Lift Plate
The Lift Plate is raised by the Lift Motor to position the media for picking.
Lift Plate
Rear Side Guide
Front Side Guide
End Guide
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