Konica Minolta magicolor 1600W Service Manual page 58

Theory of Operation Ver. 1.0 Nov. 2008
(3) Cartridge replacement position
• The cartridge replacement position is where the toner cartridge rack is rotated 90° from
the developing position.
For developing of C
C
M
Y
Standby position
C. Monochrome printing process
(1) Operation sequence
1. The toner cartridge rack is stationary at the standby position.
2. When a print request is received from the controller, the toner cartridge rack is
rotated to bring the K toner cartridge to its developing position.
3. Development of monochrome printing is started.
4. When the development is completed, the toner cartridge rack is rotated in the opposite direction
and brought to a stop at the standby position.
Step1
C
M
K
Y
Standby position
K
Step2
C K
M Y
Rack is rotated
11. Developing section
90°
K
C
M
Cartridge replacement position
Step3
C K
M Y
Monochrome printing
Y
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Step4
C
M
K
Y
Standby position
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