Specifications

24-2. Trailing Gate Unit Moving Mechanism/Control
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The Trailing Gate Unit is moved as necessary to store paper of different
sizes.
The unit is moved as drive from Duplex Unit Gate Motor M9 is transmitted
via a gear train to the Screw Cam and Screw Pin. It is moved in the
direction of the arrow ↔.
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This is done to enhance the Duplex Units paper storage performance
(misfeed prevention, appropriate storing sequence, etc.). It moves
according to the paper length with reference to the home position detected
by Duplex Unit Gate Home Position Sensor PC43 (blocked
L
).
Trailing Gate Unit Movement
Paper Length + 3 mm
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The unit moves to its home position at the following timings if there is no
copy left in the Copy Storage:
➀
Power Switch S1 is turned ON.
➁
The Duplex Unit is slid into the copier.
➂
The Lower Front Door of the copier is opened and closed.
Duplex Unit Gate Motor M9
Trailing Gate Unit
Screw Pin
Duplex Unit Gate Home
Position Sensor PC43
Screw Cam
◆
Duplex Unit Gate Motor M9 Control
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At the same time when the Start Key is pressed, M9 is energized to move
the Trailing Gate Unit to the position for the paper size selected (paper
length + 3 mm).
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When the 2-sided copy mode is canceled, M9 is energized to return the
Trailing Gate Unit back to the home position.
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M9 is a stepping motor and controlled by the signals output from Duplex
Unit S/P Board PWB-G.
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The order of turning ON the output signals determines the turning direction
of M9.
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