Table Of Contents - Konica Minolta bizhub 160 Service Manual

Theory of Operation Ver. 1.0 Apr. 2005
Outline
1. System configuration............................................................................................... 1
2. Product specifications ............................................................................................. 2
2.1 bizhub 160 / bizhub 161 ....................................................................................... 2
2.1.1 Main Unit....................................................................................................... 2
2.1.2 GDI Printer Function (bizhub 160 only)......................................................... 4
2.1.3 PCL Printer Function (bizhub 161 only) ........................................................ 5
2.2 bizhub 160f / bizhub 161f ..................................................................................... 6
2.2.1 Main Unit....................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 GDI Printer Function (bizhub 160f only)........................................................ 8
2.2.3 PCL Printer Function (bizhub 161f only) ....................................................... 9
2.2.4 FAX Function............................................................................................... 10
3. Paper path............................................................................................................. 12
Composition/Operation
4. Components.......................................................................................................... 13
5. Drive ...................................................................................................................... 14
6. Operating Sequence ............................................................................................. 15
6.1 Copy Process ..................................................................................................... 15
6.2 Print Start Sequence .......................................................................................... 17
6.2.1 When the pre-start control is not provided .................................................. 17
6.2.2 When the pre-start control is provided ........................................................ 18
6.3 Print End Sequence............................................................................................ 18
7. IC (Imaging Cartridge) section .............................................................................. 19
7.1 Overview............................................................................................................. 19
7.2 PC Drum ............................................................................................................. 21
7.3 Developing System ............................................................................................. 22
7.4 Detection of Toner Cartridge............................................................................... 23
7.4.1 Installation Detection................................................................................... 23
7.4.2 Interchangeability Detection........................................................................ 23
7.4.3 Toner Near Empty and Toner Empty Detection........................................... 23
7.5 Drum Charge ...................................................................................................... 25
8. IR section .............................................................................................................. 26
8.1 Image Data Processing ...................................................................................... 26
8.2 Exposure Components Section .......................................................................... 27
8.3 Scanner Drive Mechanism.................................................................................. 28
8.3.1 Scanner Drive Mechanism .......................................................................... 28
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