Sequence of operation
The DC controller PCA controls the operating sequence, as described in the following table.
Table 1-1 Sequence of operation
Period Duration Description
Waiting From the time the power is turned on, the door is
closed, or when the printer exits Sleep mode until the
printer is ready for printing.
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Detects the fuser
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Heats the fuser sleeve in the fuser
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Pressurizes the pressure roller in the fuser
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Detects the toner cartridges
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Separates all of the developing rollers from the
photosensitive drums in the toner cartridges
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Separates all of the transfer rollers from the
photosensitive drums in the toner cartridges
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Rotates and stops each motor
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Rotates and stops each fan
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Detects the ITB
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Cleans the ITB and secondary transfer roller
Standby From the end of the waiting sequence, the last
rotation until the formatter receives a print command,
or until the printer is turned o.
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Is in the Ready state
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Enters Sleep mode if the formatter sends the
sleep command
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Rotates and stops each fan
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Calibrates if the formatter sends the calibration
command
Initial rotation From the time the formatter receives a print command
until the paper enters the paper path.
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Rotates each motor
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Rotates each fan
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Activates the high-voltage power supply
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Prepares the laser/scanner unit
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Warms the fuser to the correct temperature
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