Functions; Recording System; Exposure System; Development System - Minolta Magicolor 3100 Series Service Manual

4. Functions

4.1 Recording System

OPC drum, 4-tandem cartridges , electro-photographic system using intermediate transfer rolls

4.2 Exposure System

Semiconductor laser, simultaneous scanning by 4 beams

4.3 Development System

Development with dry type 2-component developer

4.4 Fixing System

Heat fusing of the free belt nip system

4.5 Resolution

Two types of resolutions can be switched. Printing speed is halved at 1200dpi
N Main scanning direction:600 dots/25.4mm (by video signal from controller)
1200 dots/25.4mm (by video signal from controller) (half-speed mode)
N Sub scanning direction:600 dots/25.4mm (fixed)
1200 dots/25.4mm (fixed) (half speed mode)

4.6 Operation Mode

The printer can be operated in either of 2 operation modes. The modes are switched over by command
from the printer controller or change of printer operation, etc.
N Running mode
State in running or recording operation
Fixing system:
Exposure system:
23.6in,600mm
Held at operating temperature.
Operating status
Chapter 8 Printer Specifications
7.9in, 200mm
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