00 0-60-6Printer unit Output Image Processing ------------------------------------------------2-21Flow of Image Data According to Copy Functions --------------------------------2-21Flow of Image Data for the SEND Function ----------------------------------------2-22Flow of Image Data for the Fax Transmission --------------------------------------2-22Flow of Image Data for the Fax Reception Function -----------------------------2-23Flow of Image Data for the PDL Function -------------------------------------------2-23Software counter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------2-24Fan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-24Power supply -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-25Service Operations ---------------------------------------------------------------2-27Action to take when replacing parts ---------------------------------------------------2-27Consumables ------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-27Service precautions -----------------------------------------------------------------------2-27Laser Exposure System --------------------------------------------------- 2-28Construction ------------------------------------------------------------------------2-28Specifications/Controls/Functions -----------------------------------------------------2-28Main Configuration Parts ----------------------------------------------------------------2-28Control System Configuration ----------------------------------------------------------2-29Basic Sequence -------------------------------------------------------------------2-30Basic Sequence ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-30Various Controls -------------------------------------------------------------------2-31Controlling the Laser Activation Timing ----------------------------------------------2-31Controlling the Intensity of Laser Light ----------------------------------------------2-32Controlling the Laser Scanner Motor -------------------------------------------------2-32Controlling the Laser Shutter -----------------------------------------------------------2-32Image Formation System ------------------------------------------------- 2-33Basic Configuration---------------------------------------------------------------2-33Specifications of Image Formation System -----------------------------------------2-33Major Components of Image Formation System ----------------------------------2-34Image Formation Process ---------------------------------------------------------------2-35Basic Sequence -------------------------------------------------------------------2-36Sequence of Operation (initial rotation) ----------------------------------------------2-36Sequence of Operation (printing) ------------------------------------------------------2-36Sequence of Operation (last rotation) ------------------------------------------------2-36Controls -----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-37Drum Unit ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-37Developing Unit ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-38Toner Container ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-39Transfer Unit --------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-40Waste Toner Box ---------------------------------------------------------------------------2-41Work of Service -------------------------------------------------------------------2-42When Replacing the Components ----------------------------------------------------2-42Periodical Service -------------------------------------------------------------------------2-42Points to Note about Service -----------------------------------------------------------2-42Fixing System ---------------------------------------------------------------- 2-43Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-43Features--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-43Specifications -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-43Major parts configuration ----------------------------------------------------------------2-44Controls -----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-45Fixing temperature control: overview -------------------------------------------------2-45Standby temperature control------------------------------------------------------------2-46Print temperature control ----------------------------------------------------------------2-46Down sequence control ------------------------------------------------------------------2-48User mode related to fixing grade -----------------------------------------------------2-50Paper loop amount control before fixing ---------------------------------------------2-51Protection features ------------------------------------------------------------------------2-52Pickup Feed System ------------------------------------------------------- 2-53Overview ----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-53Specification --------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-53Parts Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------------2-53Diagram of Paper Paths (w/ 2 Way Unit/ inaner 2 way tray)--------------------2-57Diagram of Paper Paths (w/o 2 Way Unit) ------------------------------------------2-58Controls -----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-60Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-60Cassette Pickup Assembly (550-sheet 1st cassette model) --------------------2-60Cassette Pickup Assembly (250-sheet 1st cassette model) --------------------2-64Multi-Purpose Pickup Assembly -------------------------------------------------------2-67Fixing / Registration Assembly ---------------------------------------------------------2-68Duplex / Delivery Assembly -------------------------------------------------------------2-69Detecting Jams -----------------------------------------------------------------------------2-69Work of Service -------------------------------------------------------------------2-70Periodical ServicePeriodical Service -------------------------------------------------2-70Consumables -------------------------------------------------------------------------------2-70Periodically Servicing ---------------------------------------------------------------------2-70Embedded RDS 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