Oki MC160MFP - Page 34

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COMPOSITION/OPERATION
(3) Cartridge replacement position
• The cartridge replacement position is where the toner cartridge rack is rotated 90q from
the developing position.
C. Monochrome printing process
(1) Operation sequence
1. The toner cartridge rack is stationary at the standby position.
2. When a print request is received from the controller, the toner cartridge rack is
rotated to bring the K toner cartridge to its developing position.
3. Development of monochrome printing is started.
4. When the development is completed, the toner cartridge rack is rotated in the opposite direction
and brought to a stop at the standby position.
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M
Y
K
M
K
Y
C
C
For developing of C
Standby position
Cartridge replacement position
90q
KK
Y
CC
M YM
M
Y
K
C
M
Y
K
C
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Step1 Step2 Step3 Step4
Standby position Rack is rotated Monochrome printing Standby position
D. Color printing process
(1) Operation sequence
1. The toner cartridge rack is stationary at the standby position.
2. When a print request is received from the controller, the toner cartridge rack is
rotated and temporarily stopped at the K developing position. The toner cartridge
rack is then rotated again to bring the Y toner cartridge to its developing position.
3. Development of Y is carried out.
4. When development of Y is completed, the toner cartridge rack is rotated to bring
the M toner cartridge to its developing position.
5. Development of M is carried out.
6. Similarly, the toner cartridge rack is rotated and development of C is carried out.
7. Similarly, the toner cartridge rack is rotated and development of K is carried out.
8. When development of K is completed, the toner cartridge rack is rotated in the
opposite direction and brought to a stop at the standby position.
YY
M
KK
C MC
M
Y
CK
M
Y
CK
CK
K
MC
YYM
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M
Y
K
C
M
Y
K
C
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8
Standby position
Rack is rotated
Y Development Rack is rotated
M Development
Rack is rotated
+
C Development
Standby position
Rack is rotated
+
K Development