Canon iPF6100 - imagePROGRAF Color Inkjet Printer, Service Manual

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Chapter 2
2-6
2.2 Firmware
2.2.1 Operation Sequence at Power-on
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Shown below is the flowchart of the initialization sequence from the moment the power is turned on to the
moment the printer enters the online state. The time required for initialization is less than 1 minute*.
* This time does not include the time required for supplying ink and cleaning which takes place after the printer
has been left unused for an extended period of time.
F-2-5
Power Button ON
Device/resource
initializarion
Printhead/
ink tank check
Media feed system
initialization
Recovery system
initialization
Carriage position
initialization
Remaining ink level detection/
Waste ink level detection
Power-on
automatic recovery operation
Capping
Waiting for print operation
Initialization of software
Initialization of various devices
Engine status check
Engine startup status check
Previous power-off status check,etc.
Printhead installation status check
Ink tank installation status check
EEPROM check
Cassette pick-up unit initialization
Roll feed unit initialization
Roll feed unit initialization
Sensor check
Recovery system return to origin
Sensor check
Carriage motor return to origin