sensor 2 is for heavy media. The DC controller slows the fuser motor when the sensor is off and speeds up the sensor when the sensor is on.

Figure 1-41Loop-control mechanism

Pressure roller

SR15: Loop sensor 2

For heavy media

SR14: Loop sensor 1

For light media

Sensor flag

Sensor flag

Pressure roller

Loop sensor 1,2

Sensor flag

ITB

Secondary transfer roller

The pressure roller rotates faster than the secondary transfer roller

The pressure roller rotates slower than the secondary transfer roller

Loop sensor: OFF

Loop sensor: ON

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