Chapter 10 Machine Overview
10.2 Print Data Flow
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10.2 Print Data Flow
Print data, that is sent from the printer controller, changes to print image through the following flow:
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The electric signals (video signals) received from the printer controller
are sent from the PWBA MCU to the ROS ASSY without performing
special processing such as buffering in the PWBA MCU.
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Formation of secondary print image
A one-line dot image is drawn by scanning the drum surface while
turning on and off laser beams according to electric signals (video
signals) sent from the printer controller.
A secondary dot image is then formed by repeating this processing
while rotating the drum. The resolution is determined by the number of
dots per inch (main scanning direction) and the number of scanning
lines per inch (sub scanning direction).
Printer controller (electric signal)
PWBA MCU (electric signal)
ROS ASSY (laser beam)
Latent electrostatic image on drum
Toner image on paper
Print image on paper
Host (electric signal)
Toner image on drum (visible image)
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Paper transport direction
Number of scanning lines per inch
Number of dots per inch