Functional Overview
Basic Printer Functions
Basic
Printer Functions
This section of the manual presents a generalized functional
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overview of the printer. It is designed ;O provide an understanding
of the processes that occur during printing. The following basic
printer functions are discussed:
DC Controller System
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Formatter System
Image Formation System
Paper Feed System
Power System
Basic Sequence of Operation
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