Jam detection

The product uses the following sensors to detect the paper as it moves through the paper path and to report to the DC controller if the paper has jammed.

●Fuser output sensor (SR5)

●Registration sensor (SR8)

●Fuser loop 1 (SR14)

●Fuser loop 2 (SR15)

●Duplexer refeed (SR22)

Figure 1-45Jam detection sensors

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The product determines that a jam has occurred if one of these sensors detects paper at an inappropriate time. The DC controller stops the print operation and notifies the formatter.

Table 1-17Jams that the product detects

 

Jam

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pickup delay jam 1

Cassette pickup: The TOP sensor does not detect the leading edge of the paper within a

 

 

 

 

specified period after the cassette pickup solenoid has turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Multipurpose tray pickup: The TOP sensor does not detect the leading edge of the paper

 

 

 

 

within a specified period after the multipurpose tray solenoid has turned on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pickup stationary jam

The TOP sensor does not detect the trailing edge of the paper within a specified time from

 

 

 

 

when it detects the leading edge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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