EPSON AcuLaser C1100 Revision B

OPERATING PRINCIPLES Detection Mechanisms 115

2.10 Detection Mechanisms

The following shows a list of detection functions. Table 2-1. Sensors

Unit Detection Item Availability Detection Method Remarks
MP tray Paper presence detection Available Actuator + Photo-interruptive sensor
Paper size detection Not available --- Enter the paper size from control panel or printer driver
Remaining paper
detection Not available ---
500-sheet cassette
(C1)
Mounting detection at
power ON Not available Electrical continuity Not detected unless the main power is turned off
and back on.
Unit detection Available Electrical continuit y
Cassette presence
detection Available Also functions as paper presence. Cassette presence and paper presence are judged by
the same sensor.
Paper presence detection Ava ilable Actuator + Photo-interruptive sensor
Remaining paper
detection Not available ---
Paper size detection Not available --- Enter the paper size from control panel or printer driver
Duplex Unit Mounting detection at
power ON Not available Electrical continuity Not detected unless the main power is turned off
and back on.
Unit detection Available Electrical continuity
Paper ejection from printer
Other
Full detection Not available ---
OHP sensor Available Reflective photosensor
Temperature detection
(reference) Available Environment sensor
Humidity detection
(reference) Available Environment sensor
Density detection
(reference) Available Reflective density sensor