Printer Main Unit
Motors and solenoids
| No. | Name | Function | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASF Motor | Used for driving the feed mechanism.
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DC motor (42VDC±5%) |
| 2 | CR Motor | Used for CR operation driving. |
DC motor (42VDC±5%) |
| 3 | I/S Motor | Used for driving the pump of Ink System Unit. | DC motor (42VDC±5%) |
| 4 | Decompression Motor | Used for supplying ink from the ink packs to the buffer of the ink supply unit. | DC motor (42VDC±5%) |
| 5 | PF Motor |
|
DC motor (42VDC±5%) |
| A | Rear ASF Solenoid | Performs switching of the ASF motor drive transmission to the rear ASF unit. | --- |
Ink detection and cover detection system sensors
| No. | Name | Function | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear Unit Detection Sensor | Detects the installation state of the Rear Unit. | Mechanical contact (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 2 | Ink End Sensor | Detects the end of the ink. | Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 3 | Maintenance Box Sensor | Used for maintenance box recognition. | CSIC |
| 4 | Ink Pack Sensor (C) | Used for ink pack (cyan) recognition. | CSIC |
| 5 | Ink Pack Sensor (M) | Used for ink pack (magenta) recognition. | CSIC |
| 6 | ADF/SCN Open Sensor (WF-C579R Series) Printer Cover Open Sensor (WF-C529R Series) |
Detects the open/closed state of the ADF/SCN unit or the printer cover. | Mechanical contact (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 7 | Front Cover Open Sensor | Detects the open/closed state of the front cover. | Mechanical contact (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 8 | Ink Pack Sensor (Bk) | Used for ink pack (black) recognition. | CSIC |
| 9 | Ink Pack Sensor (Y) | Used for ink pack (yellow) recognition. | CSIC |
Encoder sensors and PW sensor
| No. | Name | Function | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ASF Encoder | Used for paper loading driving (ASF motor) control. | Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 2 | CR Encoder | Used for CR operation control (CR scale reading). | Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 3 | PW Sensor | Used for paper leading edge and paper width detection. | Reflective photo interrupter (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 4 | IS Encoder | Used for ink eject driving (I/S motor) control. | Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 5 | PF Encoder | Used for paper feed driving (PF motor) control. | Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%) |
Paper feed and conveyance system sensors and other sensors
| No. | Name | Function | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cassette Detection Sensor | Detects the insertion state of the paper cassette. | Mechanical contact (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 2 | Cassette Paper Detection Sensor | Detects whether or not there is paper inside the paper cassette. | Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 3 | Rear ASF Paper Detection Sensor | Detects whether or not there is paper inside the rear ASF unit. | Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 4 | Feed Sensor | Used for paper conveyance detection between the pickup roller and PE sensor. | Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 5 | PE Sensor | Detects the paper leading edge and paper trailing edge during paper feeding. | Transmissive photo-interrupter (3.3VDC±5%) |
| 6 | Temperature and Humidity Sensor | Measures temperature/humidity to set the appropriate drying time. | Analog sensor (3.3VDC) |
| 7 | Ink Leak Sensor Assy | Detects the ink leakage inside the ink supply unit. | Analog sensor (3.3VDC±5%) |