There are two roll-paper control tabs that are deployed automatically when the telescopic trays of the Output Tray are in the closed position. This is a purely mechanical action as the tabs are pushed up by the output trays when closed. The purpose of those tabs is to control the shape of the roll paper when coming out of the paper path. The Front Cover is located underneath the Output Platen. Electronics The only electronic component related to the Output Platen is the Output Tray Sensor located underneath the output trays. The sensor is activated when the three output trays are fully closed. The sensor cable is routed via the front of the machine and is directly connected to the main PCA.
The Cutter system The Cutter cuts the paper after the print has completed. It comprises 1) a cutter module that cuts the paper with two rotary blades, 2) a Cutter Bridge attached to the Carriage that catches and releases the Cutter to perform the cutting operation and then to leave it in capping position, 3) a Cutter Guide that holds the movement of the Cutter along the printer width. In order to operate the Cutter, it needs to be in the parked position. If not, the Cutter will not be engaged by the Cutter Bridge and the printer will not perform the cutting action. 12 Chapter 1 Printer fundamentals ENWW