The formatter is responsible for the following procedures:
●Controlling sleep mode
●Receiving and processing print data from the various product interfaces
●Monitoring
●Developing and coordinating data placement and timing with the DC controller PCA
●Storing font information
●Communicating with the host computer through the network or the bidirectional interface
The formatter receives a print job from the network or bidirectional interface and separates it into image information and instructions that control the printing process. The DC controller PCA synchronizes the
The formatter also provides the electrical interface and mounting locations for one EIO card and an additional DIMM.
Sleep mode
NOTE: In the SYSTEM SETUP menu, this item is termed SLEEP DELAY.
This feature conserves power after the product has been idle for an adjustable period of time. When the product is in SLEEP DELAY, the
The product exists SLEEP DELAY and enters the
●A print job, valid data, or a PML or PJL command is received
●A
●A cover is opened
●A paper tray is opened
●The
NOTE: Product error messages override the Sleep message. The product enters SLEEP DELAY at the appropriate time, but the error message continues to appear.
The product receives print data primarily from the embedded HP Jetdirect print server. The product also has a USB 2.0 port for connecting directly to a computer.
CPUThe formatter incorporates a 540 MHz Coldfire processor.
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