Pick-up Mechanism
This mechanism picks up paper from the Cassette Assy and feeds it up to the intermediate feeding mechanism. The retard separation method is used for paper separation.
The ASF Motor drives the pick-up mechanism. ASF Motor's drive force is transmitted via the ASF Compound Gear A, then through the Pick-up Gear Group, and rotates the Pick-up Roller and Separation Roller.
ASF Motor's rotational directions and the operation of the Pick-up mechanism
| PF Motor's rotational direction | Clockwise | Counterclockwise |
|---|---|---|
| Operation of the Pick-up mechanism | Feeds paper | Not rotates |
On the shafts of the Pick-up Roller and Separation Roller, the One Way Clutch is mounted. When the ASF Motor rotates CCW*1, the drive force is cut off by the One Way Clutch, so neither the Pick-up Roller nor Separation Roller rotates.
*1: Rotational direction for skew correction or when operating in synchronization. For the details, seePaper Feed Mechanism .
