Theory of Operation 2-25
Toner Full State
When the Imaging Unit is at a toner full state, the Agitation Bar target remains at its
maximum height for a period exceeding .85 seconds. Periods in excess of .85 seconds
indicate a toner full state. Periods below .85 seconds indicate at toner low state.
Toner Low State
As the toner supply is depleted at the Imaging Unit Drum, the period of time the
Agitation Bar remains at its lowest position increases reducing the amount of time the
target remains in the sensor’s range. This period of time (<.85 sec.) is monitored to
determine when a toner low condition exists.
Note
The time used to determine the amount of toner in the Imaging Unit varies with
print speed. The value of .85 seconds relates to a print speed of 37 ppm.
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Agitation Bar
Target
Toner Full: 100g
Toner Low: 75g