Figure 2: Hardware Configuration Of Toe - Ricoh Gestetner MP 4001 Manual

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Figure 2: Hardware configuration of TOE

Operation Panel Unit (hereafter "Operation Panel")
The Operation Panel is an interface device that is installed on the TOE for use by users. It features key
switches, LED indicators, and LCD touch screen, and the Operation Panel Control Board. The Operation
Panel Control Software is installed in the Operation Panel Control Board. The Operation Panel Control
Software controls the LEDs and displays information on the LCD touch screen after input information has
been sent from the key switches and LCD touch screen to the MFP Control Software, or in response to direct
instructions from the MFP Control Software.
Engine Unit
The Engine Unit contains a Scanner Engine, Printer Engine, and the Engine Control Board. The S canner
Engine is an input device to read the paper documents. The Printer Engine is an output device for printing
and outputting of paper documents. The Engine Control Software is installed in the Engine Control Board.
The Engine Control Software sends information about the status of the Scanner Engine and Printer Engine to
the MFP Control Software, and operates the Scanner Engine or Printer Engine according to instructions from
the MFP Control Software.
Fax Unit (optional)
The Fax Unit is a device that has a modem function to send and receive fax data when connected to a
telephone line.
The Fax Unit has an interface to the MFP Control Software. The interface provides the MFP Control
Software with information about the status of fax communications and controls the fax communications
according to instructions from the MFP Control Software.
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