EPSON AcuLaser C1100 Revision B
OPERATING PRINCIPLES Detection Mechanisms 116
Toner Cartridge New part detection Available CRUM
Presence Detection Available CRUM
Color detection Available CRUM Cannot be incorrectly installed as the location of the
holes are different for each color.
Remaining amount
detection
Available Software counter
Near-end detection Available Software counter
End detection Available Software counter
Photoconductor Unit
(transfer belt/
with Waste Toner Box)
New part detection Available CRUM
Unit detection Available CRUM
Home position detection Optical type (reflective) sensor
Life
detection
Waste toner detection Available Photo-interruptive sensor
Near-end detection Available Software counter + Detecting waste toner
End detection Available Software counter
FUSER ASSY New part detection Not available --- Reset from the Control Panel.
Unit detection Available Electrical continuity
Life
detection
Near-end detection Available Software counter
End detection Available Software counter
HOUSING ASSY
DEVE
New part detection Not available --- Reset from the Control Panel.
Unit detection Not available --- When not installed, “Install xxxx TnrCart” is displayed
on the panel.
Color detection Available Recognized by rib Cannot be incorrectly installed as the location of the
holes are different for each color.
Life
detection
Near-end detection Available Software counter
End detection Available Software counter
2ND BTR ASSY New part detection Not available ---
Unit detection Not available ---
Life
detection
Near-end detection Not available Software counter Not displayed on the panel as it is supposed to be
replaced at the same time as the Fuser Assy.
End detection Available Software counter
Table 2-1. Sensors
Unit Detection Item Availability Detection Method Remarks
