Phaser 3250 Laser Printer Service Manual 2-3
Theory of Operation
Paper Path of the Printer
The media is supplied from the Manual Feeder, Tray 1, or Tray 2, and is
transported through the printer as shown.
Paper Feeding
Paper feeding consists of the Manual Feeder, Tray 1, Tray 2, Duplex Unit, and
components relating to paper transferring. The Rollers and Sensors in the
paper feed path control paper registration and guide the paper through the
image transfer, image development, image fusing, and exit assemblies. The
paper path has an anti-static connection to ground to eliminate problems due
to static charge on the paper.
Separation Method
Individual sheets are separated from the Friction Pad in the tray. When paper
feeds into the printer, it passes over a spring loaded Friction Pad that
separates the sheets of paper.
Laser Unit
Developer
Tray 1
Duplex
Fuser
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