Formatter-control system The formatter is responsible for the following procedures:
● Controlling sleep mode ● Receiving and processing print data from the various product interfaces ● Monitoring control-panel functions and relaying product-status information (through the control panel and the network or bidirectional interface) ● Developing and coordinating data placement and timing with the DC controller PCA ● Storing font information ● Communicating with the host computer through the network or the bidirectional interface The formatter receives a print job from the network or bidirectional interface and separates it into image information and instructions that control the printing process.
The DC controller PCA synchronizes the image-formation system with the paper-input and -output systems, and then signals the formatter to send the print-image data. The formatter also provides the electrical interface and mounting locations for one EIO card and an additional DIMM. Auto on/Auto off mode This feature conserves power after the product has been idle for an adjustable period of time. When the product is in this mode, the control-panel backlight is turned off, but the product retains all settings, downloaded fonts, and macros. The setting is enabled by default. The product enters this mode after a 60-minute idle time or by touching the sleep button.
Power consumption Status of power button light How to enable mode How to disable mode (put in Ready state) Relative time to Ready state Control- panel term Off Less than 0.5W Off Manually: press the power button Press the power button Longest Automatically: sleep timer expires 4 Chapter 1 Theory of operation ENWW