Configuration Function; Basic Sequence; Basic Sequence Of Operation - Canon M3010 Series Service Manual

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Basic Configuration

Configuration function

The machine may be broadly divided into the following 7 functional blocks: engine control
system,original exposure system, laser exposure system, image formation system, pickup
feed system, fixing system, and external and control system.
Engine control
system
External device
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Original exposure system
Laser exposure system
Image formation system
Pickup feed system
Fixing system
External and controls system
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Basic Sequence

■ Basic Sequence of Operation

The engine controller controls the operation sequence. The following table provides an outline
of machine operation occurring from when the power switch is turned on to when printing
ends and Main Motor (M1) stop, indicating the purposes of intervals and engine operation.
Interval
WAIT From power-ON until initial To clear potential from the drum
drive for Main Motor (M1) is surface and to clean the transfer
(Wait)
completed. roller.
Also to bring the heater
temperature up to the targeted
temperature.
STBY
From the end of the WAIT To keep the printer ready to
period or the LSTR period print.
(Standby)
until the print command is
sent from the main controller.
Or, from the end of the LSTR
period until power switch is
turned OFF.
INTR From the input of the print To stabilize the photosensitive
command from the main drum sensitivity in preparation
(initial
controller until the Pickup for printing. Also to clean the
rotation)
Solenoid (SL1) is turned ON. transfer roller.
PRINT
From the end of the INTR To form image on the
period until the Paper photosensitive drum based on
(print)
Leading Edge Sensor the VIDEO (/VDO, VDO) signals
(PS751) detects the trailing input from the main controller,
edge of paper. and to transfer the toner image
onto paper.
LSTR From the end of PRINT To deliver the last paper
period until the Main Motor completely out of the printer.
(last
(M1) stops.
rotation)
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Purpose Remarks
Detect whether the
Toner cartridge is
installed or not.
Return to the INTR
period as soon as
another print command
is sent from the main
controller.
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