2.5.2Other sensors

1 Paper Empty sensor

This sensor checks whether the paper cassette is empty.

2Paper Near sensor

This sensor checks whether the paper cassette is near empty.

3MPF Paper Empty sensor

This sensor checks whether the front feeder has paper.

4MPF Hopping switch

This microswitch checks whether the front feeder table is in the up position or in the down position.

5Stacker Full sensor

This sensor checks whether the stacker is full.

6Paper Size switch

This sensor detects the size of paper in the paper cassette.

7EP Up/Down sensor (one for each of colors, Y, M, C and K)

This sensor checks whether the I/D unit is in the up position or in the down position.

8Toner K, Y, M and C sensors

By measuring the time interval between regular opening movements of each sensor’s lever, the sensor checks whether its toner cartridge is empty.

9Temperature sensor

See Section 2.6 (Transfer Control Responds to Environmental Changes)

0Humidity sensor

See Section 2.6 (Transfer Control Responds to Environmental Changes)

AOHP sensor

This sensor detects the presence or the absence of transparencies.

BAlignment sensor

When color misalignment has been corrected, this sensor reads the alignment pattern printed at the right and left ends of the transfer belt (see Section 2.13).

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