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2.2.6 Pixel counter

(1) Outline

Pixel counter is a function that counts the number of dots emitted by the laser and converts it into

the print ratio (%) per standard paper size. This “Print ratio (%) per standard paper size” is called

Pixel count (%).

This function enables you to know how each user uses the equipment and to grasp the tendency of

toner consumption (number of output pages per cartridge).

(2) Factors affecting toner consumption

Standard number of output pages per cartridge shows the average number of output pages under

the condition that the data of print ratio 6% is printed on the standard paper size (A4/LT) at a normal

temperature and humidity.

However, users do not always print under the above condition. As for the type of original, copy/print

mode and environment, each user has different tendency, and as a result, the number of output

pages per cartridge becomes different depending on the user.

The major factors affecting toner consumption are as follows:

(a) Original/Data coverage

(b) Original/Data density

(d) Density setting

Also there are other factors in addition to the above, such as environment, individual difference of

equipment, difference in lot quality of materials, toner density and drum surface potential.