EPSON Stylus COLOR 3000

2.2.4.2 Tractor Mechanism

Torque sent from the ￿￿ motor to the ￿￿ roller is transmitted to the tractor gear via disengage mechanism operated with the release lever. When the release lever is set to the tractor side, the release sensor detects the condition and torque transmission to the ASF mechanism is cut off as a result.

Tractor Gear

Tractor Disengage Gear

Release Lever

Rear PE Sensor

PF Roller

PF Motor

PF Motor Pinion Gear

Figure 2-7. Tractor Mechanism2.2.4.3 Manual Feed Mechanism

The printer loads cut sheet and roll paper in the rear paper slot. When the rear ￿￿ sensor detects the paper, the ￿￿ unit leaves the ASF paper feed position. Therefore the paper is manually loaded even if paper is set in ASF. This mode allows use of types of paper that differs from the one set in ASF.

Rev. A

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