MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 4100 Series Service Manual page 65

The printer is initialized upon power being supplied. The printer then starts warming-up
and the Heater Lamp lights. This lamp is lit until the temperature of the Heat Roller
reaches approximately 200°C/392ºF. The temperature is controlled as follows.
Mode 1
The temperature is controlled to maintain about 124°C/255ºF during standby and 200°C/
392ºF during printing. If this mode continues for 90 seconds, it will shift to mode 2.
Mode 2
The temperature of the Heat Roller falls gradually to about 190°C/374ºF from about
200°C/392ºF. If this mode continues for 308 seconds, it will shift to mode 3.
Mode 3
The temperature is controlled to maintain about 124°C/255ºF during standby and about
190°C/374ºF during printing. Unless an error occurs or the top cover is opened, this mode
is maintained.
200˚C/392˚F
190˚C/374˚F
124˚C/255˚F
Temperature immediately after temperature control starts
The state before less than
discontinuation of 45°C/113ºF
temperature control
Mode 1 Mode 1
Mode 2, 3 Mode 1
or Power OFF
Warming Up
Thermistor detecting temperature
Mode 1: 90sec
Mode 2: 30sec
45°C/113ºF or more, less
than 100°C/212ºF
Mode 2
50
3
Printing
Standby
Mode 3
100°C/212ºF or
more
Mode 3