Chapter 2 Technical Reference - Canon iPF6100 Service Manual

Contents
1.7.2.3 Handling the Printer ........................................................................................................... 1-58
1.7.3 Precautions When Servicing Printer .................................................................... 1-62
1.7.3.1 Notes on the Data Stored in the Printer ......................................................................... 1-62
1.7.3.2 Confirming the Firmware Version .................................................................................... 1-62
1.7.3.3 Precautions against Static Electricity .............................................................................. 1-62
1.7.3.4 Precautions for Disassembly/Reassembly..................................................................... 1-62
1.7.3.5 Self-diagnostic Feature ..................................................................................................... 1-63
1.7.3.6 Disposing of the Lithium Battery ...................................................................................... 1-63

Chapter 2 TECHNICAL REFERENCE

2.1 Basic Operation Outline .................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Printer Diagram ......................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Print Signal Sequence .............................................................................................. 2-2
2.1.3 Print Driving................................................................................................................ 2-3
2.2 Firmware ............................................................................................................. 2-6
2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on .......................................................................... 2-6
2.2.2 Operation Sequence at Power-off .......................................................................... 2-7
.2.3 Print Control ............................................................................................................... 2-7
.2.4 Print Position Adjustment Function ...................................................................... 2-15
.2.5 Head Management ................................................................................................. 2-15
.2.6 Printhead Overheating Protection Control .......................................................... 2-16
.2.7 Pause between Pages ........................................................................................... 2-16
.2.8 White Raster Skip ................................................................................................... 2-16
.2.9 Sleep Mode .............................................................................................................. 2-16
Printer Mechanical System............................................................................. 2-17
.3.1 Outline ....................................................................................................................... 2-17
2.3.1.1 Outline.................................................................................................................................. 2-17
.3.2 Ink Passage ............................................................................................................. 2-18
2.3.2.1 Ink Passage ........................................................................................................................ 2-18
2.3.2.2 Ink Tank Unit....................................................................................................................... 2-20
2.3.2.3 Carriage Unit....................................................................................................................... 2-23
2.3.2.4 Printhead ............................................................................................................................. 2-29
2.3.2.5 Purge Unit ........................................................................................................................... 2-30
2.3.2.6 Maintenance Cartridge ...................................................................................................... 2-38
2.3.2.7 Air Flow ................................................................................................................................ 2-39
.3.3 Paper Path ............................................................................................................... 2-40
2.3.3.1 Outline.................................................................................................................................. 2-40
2.3.3.2 Paper Path .......................................................................................................................... 2-41
2.3.3.3 Cutter Unit ........................................................................................................................... 2-53
2.4 Printer Electrical System................................................................................. 2-54
2.4.1 Outline ....................................................................................................................... 2-54
2.4.1.1 Overview.............................................................................................................................. 2-54
2.4.2 Main Controller ..........
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