User Guide

Formatter-control system
The formatter is responsible for the following procedures:
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Controlling sleep mode
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Receiving and processing print data from the various product interfaces
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Monitoring control-panel functions and relaying product-status information (through the control
panel and the network or bidirectional interface)
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Developing and coordinating data placement and timing with the DC controller PCA
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Storing font information
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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
Automatically:
sleep timer
expires
Press the power
button
Longest
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