Specifications

23-3. Duplex Unit Turnover Mechanism
•
The paper is turned over as follows.
1) The paper from the Fusing Unit is
directed down toward the turnover
mechanism by the Exit/Duplex
Switching Plate.
* The leading edge of the paper
blocks (
L
) Turnover Feed
Sensor PC37.
2) The Turnover Transport Roller is
driven to feed the paper to the
Turnover/Paddle Roller.
In this condition, Turnover Roll C is
pressed against the Slip Roller.
(Turnover Roll C is integrated with
the Turnover Roll C Release Lever as
an assembly.)
Turnover
Roll C
Slip Roller
Turnover/Paddle
Roller
Turnover
Transport Roller
Exit/Duplex Switching Plate
3) When the leading edge of the
paper reaches the tip of the
Turnover Roll C Release Lever, the
paper pushes the release lever in
the direction of arrow
A
, thus
releasing Turnover Roll C from the
Slip Roller. As a result, the Slip
Roller can no longer transport the
paper upward, allowing the paper
to move downward.
*
The Turnover Roller of the
Turnover/Paddle Roller is driven
to feed the paper to the Slip
Roller.
Tip of Turnover Roll C
Release Lever
In this condition, Turnover Roll C is
not pressed against the Slip Roller
(with a gap between them).
A
Paper present: Blocked (
L
)
Paper not present: Unblocked (
H
)
PC37
M-183