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2.5 PRINTER MECHANISM OPERATION
The printer mechanism includes sensors, the carriage, the paper
and the ribbon feed mechanism.
Figure 2-36 shows an external view of the printer mechanism.
Fig. 2-36. Printer Mechanism External View
2.5.1 Sensor Mechanism
This subsection describe the two sensor mechanisms:
Home Position Sensor
home position sensor and paper end sensor.
The home position sensor functions to determine the home position of the carriage, and sends a
reference signal for print start position. The home position sensor mechanism consists of the
mechanical switch which is operated by lever at the bottom of the frame. When the detection pIate
pushes the lever of sensor, the mechanical switch closes.
Paper End Sensor
The paper end sensor detects the presence/absence of paper. The paper end sensor mechanism
consists of a mechanical switch which is operated by paper end sensor Iever. When the paper supply
has run out, the mechanical switch closes.
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