2.1 Overview................................................................................................................2-1
2.2.1 Printer Mechanism ................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2.2 Printing Mechanism ............................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2.2 Printing Process ........................................................................................................ 2-3
2.2.2.3 Printing Methods........................................................................................................ 2-3
2.2.4 Paper Feed Mechanism.......................................................................................................... 2-5
2.2.4.2 Tractor Mechanism.................................................................................................... 2-7
2.2.6 Ink System............................................................................................................................... 2-9
2.2.6.1 Pump Mechanism.................................................................................................... 2-10
2.2.7 Capping Mechanism............................................................................................................. 2-11
2.3.2.1 Reset Circuits .......................................................................................................... 2-17
2.3.2.2 Sensor Circuits ........................................................................................................ 2-17
2.4.1 Ink System Operations......................................................................................................... 2-26
2.4.2 Counters ................................................................................................................................ 2-27
Chapter 2
Operating Principles