2-36 Phaser 6180MFP Multifunction Printer Service Manual
Theory of Operation
Print Cartridge
The Print Cartridge is a customer replaceable item consisting of the following
components:
â– Customer Replaceable Unit Memory (CRUM) Connector
The CRUM Connector reads and writes the CRUM data. Printer specific
information is stored in the CRUM. When toner empty is detected, Life
End status will be sent to indicate toner empty.
â– Dispenser (C/M/Y/K)
The Dispenser provides drive energy to the Agitator and Auger in the Print
Cartridge, and provides toner to the Developer part of the Print Cartridge.
â– Print Cartridge
The printer contains four Print Cartridges: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and
Black. Print Life for the Print Cartridges are:
â– Standard Capacity: 2,000 pages for color print, and 3,000 pages for
black & white prints
â– High Capacity: 6,000 pages for color prints, and 8,000 pages for black
& white prints
CRUM Connector (K)
CRUM Connector (C)
CRUM Connector (M)
CRUM Connector (Y)
CRU Sensor (K)
CRU Sensor (C)
CRU Sensor (M)
CRU Sensor (Y)
Print Cartridge (K)
Print Cartridge (C)
Print Cartridge (M)
Print Cartridge (Y)
Dispenser (K)
Dispenser (C)
Dispenser (M)
Dispenser (Y)
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