CHAPTER 4 IMAGE FORMATION SYSTEM

7. Fluorescent Lamp Automatic

Correction Control (ALVC control)

The copier executes control (ALVC control) that automatically corrects the scanning lamp on voltage to make up for the change that otherwise could occur as a result of deterioration of the photosensitive drum.

8. Fluorescent Lamp Protection Mechanism

If the fluorescent lamp fails or flickers continuously after copying is started, the microprocessor on the DC controller increases the application voltage to turn on the lamp properly.

This, however, imposes an excessive voltage to the fluorescent lamp, speeding up its deterioration. To prevent such a problem, the DC controller turns off the power when an error in the application voltage is detected on the composite power supply PCB.

Reference:

If the same problem occurs when the power is returned, the fluorescent lamp may

be faulty. Try replacing it.

Warning:

Do not execute operations that turn on the fluorescent lamp (coying, service mode)

without installing the fluorescend lamp.

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CANON NP6218 REV. 0 MAY 1997 PRINTED IN JAPAN (IMPRIME AU JAPON)

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