1.4 TONER SUPPLY CONTROL
1.4.1 Toner Supply Control Method
This machine has two toner supply control methods: fuzzy control mode, and
fixed supply mode.
Normally this machine uses fuzzy control. The fixed supply method is used
only when abnormal conditions occur during the process control self check.
1.4.2 Fuzzy Control Mode
(1) Overview
First, the machine assesses the amount of toner per unit area on the drum
(M/A). This is determined from two sensor inputs: Vsg, and Vsp(toner).
The fuzzy logic algorithm then uses the most recent M/A values to assess
current toner density conditions.
The output from the fuzzy logic process is then combined with the image
area ratio obtained from the image data signal coming from the IPU board.
The result of this calculation is the required toner supply amount, and from
this, the machine determines the toner supply motor on-time that is needed
to supply enough toner.
Vsp Detection for Toner
Supply Control
Image Area Ratio
Determination of the Toner
Supply Amount
Copy
Calculation for the Toner
Supply Motor on Time
Fuzzy Control
Detailed
Section
Descriptions
PROCESS CONTROL
SM 2-15 A166/A187/A189
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