10.5 Auto-Toner Sensor Circuit
10.5.1
Brief description
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Functions of the auto-toner circuit.
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Detects the density of the toner in the developer material.
~ Density drops
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Detects that the toner in the toner cartridge has been used up (toner empty).
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Configuration of auto-toner circuit.
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Auto-toner sensor: Detects toner density.
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Control section:
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Toner motor:
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Display unit:
Display
Toner
Toner
motor
Toner sensor
Developer material
4560/4570 DEVELOPER
toner supply.
Performs control to maintain the toner in the developer material at a constant
specific density.
Replenishes the toner in the developer material.
Displays the toner-empty status.
Toner cartridge
Control voltage signal
Toner density signal
Developer unit
DA converter
IC46
IC46
M62353(A03)
10 - 14
Arithmetic and control unit
PWA-LGC
CPU
IC35
95C063F
BC-RAM
IC37
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