Theory of Operation Ver. 1.0 Nov. 2005
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 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 the development of K is completed, the Toner Cartridge Rack is rotated and
brought to a stop at the standby position.
Step 1
C
K
M
Y
Standby Position
Step 5
Y
M
K
C
M Development
Step 2
K
Y
C
M
Rack is Rotated
Step 6
M
C
Y
K
Rack is Rotated
+
C Development
12. Developing section
Step 3
K
Y
C
M
Y Development
Step 7
C
K
M
Y
Rack is Rotated
+
K Development
Step 4
Y
M
K
C
Rack is Rotated
Step 8
C
K
M
Y
Standby Position
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