Specifications

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12. Principal Machine Functions
Copier (MFP Models Only)
Overview of Copier Operations
• When a copy job is initiated, the scanning engine scans the original and forwards this data to the
controller to be printed out from the printing engine. If “Store File” is selected at this time, the image
data is also stored in the HDD.
• The Document Server function can also be used to scan images and store them directly to the HDD
without printing them out, as well as to print out documents already stored in the HDD. In addition, a
password can also be assigned when scanning a document for storage to the HDD, requiring the
operator to input the correct password to print out the document.
• User Codes can be enabled to restrict access to the Copier function.
Data Flow
• A copy job is initiated from the Copier function, which sends a job start command to the ECS. In
turn, the ECS instructs the scanner engine to begin scanning and the MCS to secure the necessary
amount of memory in the volatile RAM (Image Memory RAM). The scanned image data is then
temporarily stored in the Image Memory by the IMH, after which the ECS instructs the IMH to
retrieve the data and send it on to the printing engine. The data is printed out according to the
specified number of pages, after which the ECS erases the image data via the MCS.
• When scanning documents for direct storage to the HDD or for simultaneous storage and copying,
the data is sent via the MCS and saved to HDD memory.
• The Document Server screen displays a list of all MCS-managed files that the Copier function is
able to print out (i.e. all documents saved to the Document Server except Scanner files). When the
operator selects a document from this list and presses the print button, the Start command is sent
to the ECS and the document is printed out by the Copier function.
• The Copier function keeps track of how many copies have been made in each copy mode by
storing these values in the non-volatile RAM (NV-RAM). These counters are incremented after
each page is printed and at the conclusion of every job. These values can be viewed on the
operation panel from inside SP mode or in machine service reports.