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Service Guide ML590/ML591
Chapter 2 Principles of Operation
Head Drive Time
The head drive time is modified to compensate for the amount of the voltage drop of the
POWLEV signal. By monitoring the voltage drop every 500 microseconds, the MPU is able to
control and maintain the impact necessary for each printhead pin.
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