Epson LX-300+II RTP User Manual

EPSON LX-300+II/300+II RTP/1170II Revision D
Operating Principles Printer Mechanism 53
2.2.6 Release Mechanism
This mechanism switches the flow of PF motor driving force between to the friction feed
and to the tractor feed.
Figure 2-6. Release Mechanism
Release mechanism consists of the following.
 Release lever: Shifts tractor low speed gears back and forth.
 Tractor gear
 Paper advance reduction gear: Transfers the PF motor driving force to the tractor
gear.
 Release detector (REL): Detects the release lever position.
The table below shows the release detector specifications.
2.2.7 Other Special Functions
2.2.7.1 Energy saving mode
This function saves power consumption when the printer is in the standby mode. This mode
turns hold current of PF motor, CR motor and CS motor OFF.
2.2.7.2 Quiet Mode
Quiet mode lowers printing temperature. When this mode is selected, carriage speed will be
lowered to the power down mode speed. Refer to Table 2-5, “Carriage Speed Mode,” on
page 47.
Compression spring
Printer mechanism
PF motor
Tractor gear
Release lever
Release detector
Plain
washer
Paper
advance
reduction
gear
Table 2-14. Release Detector Specifications
Item Specification
Method Mechanical contact method
Switching rate 0.6 to 1.0 mA, 5 VD±5%
Switching mode
• Friction: open
• Tractor: close

Epson LX-300+II RTP Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	LX-300+II RTP
Category	Printer
Language	English