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Control system structure

Electrical system and function

The engine board controls most of the main electrical parts in this printer.

No.

Control process

Function

 

 

 

1

Print process control

Controls print process from paper feed through paper exit.

 

 

 

2

Laser output control

Automatically controls laser output to the default.

 

 

 

3

Fuser temperature control

Controls fuser heater, allowing heated roller to reach default

 

 

temperature.

 

 

 

4

Toner sensing control

Controls sensing of toner empty status.

 

 

 

5

Interface control (video signal)

Processes the input and output signal with external controller

 

 

computer.

 

 

 

6

Operator panel indicator

Displays printer operation status.

 

 

 

7

Error control

Controls safe stop procedures when errors occur.

 

 

 

Control of print process

Control block diagram

No.

Control process

Function

 

 

 

1

Sequence control

Controls print sequence of printer.

 

 

 

2

Temperature control

Controls temperature of fuser unit.

 

 

 

3

Consumables’ life control

Controls toner empty status for each toner cartridge and life of periodic

 

 

replacement parts.

 

 

 

4

Operator panel control

Controls operator panel indication and operator signals.

 

 

 

5

Error processing control

Senses errors occurring as well as stop procedures.

 

 

 

6

Interface control

Controls receipt and transmission of interface signals from external

 

 

controller.

 

 

 

7

Laser control

Controls laser scanning and laser power.

 

 

 

Note: A micro CPU mounted on the engine board controls the print processes.

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