Theory of Operation 2-29
The Tray 1 (MPT) Lift Plate should remain down (home position) when opened. It
should only lift when media is sensed. However, the Tray 1 (MPT) Lift Plate is spring
loaded. These springs are compressed under the Lift Plate by the Lift Arms driven by
the Registration Motor.
When you open Door A, the Lift Arm gear train is disengaged from the Registration
Motor and the springs are free to raise the Lift Plate. This becomes important when
servicing Tray 1 (MPT) as the Lift Arms can be trapped underneath the Lift Plate.
When the printer's on, closing the Tray 1 (MPT) and then reopening it returns the Lift
Plate to home position. When the printer's off, to return the Lift Plate to home
position, close the Tray 1 (MPT) and Door A. Next, open Door A with the Tray 1
(MPT) closed. Now, when Tray 1 (MPT) is opened, it should be back to its home
position.
Components of Tray 1 (MPT) include:
■ No Paper Sensor
Detects presence or absence of print media in the tray.
■ Home Position Sensor
Detects the position of the lift arm. When the lift arm is down, the lift plate is at
Home Position.
■ Level Sensor
Detects the leading edge of the media based on the position of the Actuator.
■ Registration Clutch #1
This clutch transfers Registration Motor drive to the lift arms.
■ Feed-Out Sensor #1
Detects the leading edge as the media leaves the Feed Rollers.
■ Registration Roller #1
This roller assembly aligns the leading edge of the sheet to correct any skew.
■ Registration Sensor #1
These sensors detect the presence of media as it arrives at the Registration
Rollers.
■ Transfer Unit Entrance Sensor
Detects the media as it leaves the Registration Roller #1.