Chapter 1 Overview
Print Controller INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1-3
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Overview of the Print Controller
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Print Controller and Printer Engine
The print controller enables the copier connected to a computer or network to print from appli-
cations on Windows 95/98/Me or NT4.0/2000. To connect to a network, the optional network
interface card is required.
When the command for printing is executed from applications on Windows 95/98/Me or NT4.0/
2000, print data is sent to the print controller by way of a parallel cable (IEEE 1284) or a net-
work. Then, the print controller rasterizes the print data to image data, which is sent to the
copier Printer Engine by way of the PCI bus.
The print controller can receive the command for printing from applications even while the
Printer Engine is printing the previous print jobs or receiving data.
The printing system can continuously print Letter/A4-size paper at a print speed of 20-35 ppm.
In addition, this system supports the duplex function and the finisher function which enables
using four paper trays, alternate printing and stapling.
Conceptual Connection
When used as a networked printer
When used as a local printer
Network Interface Card
is required.
Print Controller
Copier
Fax Kit
PSTN
E-RDH (Electronic Recirculating Document Handler)
The E-RDH is a system which temporarily saves print data in the memory of the copier to
enable printing in accordance with the selected option. To print from the print controller, the E-
RDH of the copier is used. The E-RDH memory of the copier is 32 MB (standard) and can be
extended to 288 MB maximum.
The E-RDH is used in the 1 bit mode. Data of approximately 180 pages of A4-size paper can be
saved in the 32 MB (standard) E-RDH memory.
