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Stylus Pro5000 Chapter2 Operating Principles
Rev. A
2-12
[Explaining the operation(Con.)]
After the Paper Load Roller loads the paper and performs hopper down
5mm, lifter returns to the original position and the hopper is reset. In order
to perform this operation, the stopper lever which fix the clutch gear must
leave to downward. In order to perform this, the lever for lifter release
needs to be pushed to right side by the rotation of Cam gear. (See
①
in the
figure2-11)
Cam gear is released by laying down the lever for lifter release toward right
direction.(See
②
in the figure2-11)
3
Stopper Lever
1
2
Cam Gear
Lever for Lifter Release
Figure 2-11. Conceptual Figure for Lifter Reset
As a result, the stop lever, which stops the clutch gear, releases the
connection with the clutch gear. On the other hand, since the tension
spring of the semicircle gear for driving the lifter is always trying to reset,
the lifter goes back the original position immediately after the stop lever is
released.
Semicircle Gear
Tension Spring
Figure 2-12. Position of Tension Spring