Patent ID: 7308218
Filing Date: 2007-12-11
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
1. A xerographic imaging device comprising: a first integrated marking engine, said first integrated marking engine selectively putting marks on an output media during its operation; a second integrated marking engine, said second integrated marking engine selectively pulling marks on an output media during its operation; and, a power supply that selectively supplies selected levels of electrical power to the first and second integrated marking engines so as to pet them ready for operation from a dormant state and to power their operation; wherein power from the power supply is selectively distributed to the first and second integrated marking engines so that the first integrated marking engine is readied for operation prior to the second integrated marking engine being readied for operation; wherein the cower supply produces an amount of power that is available for distribution to the first and second integrated marking engines to get them ready for operation and to power their operation; and, wherein initially substantially all of said amount of power is distributed to the first integrated marking engine to get it ready for operation, then after the first marking engine is ready for operation, a portion less than all of said amount of power is distributed to the first integrated marking engine to power its operation, and a remainder of said amount of power is distributed to the second integrated marking engine to get it ready for operation.