Toner Supply; Toner Cartridge - Ricoh G092 Service Manual

6.3.4 TONER SUPPLY

Toner cartridge

[A]: Toner cartridge
[B]: Agitator
Cartridge shape
Although the toner cartridges contain the same amount of toner, their dimensions
are different. This prevents users from installing the cartridges in the wrong
positions.
Toner supply
When the toner cartridge has been installed in the holder, a gate ("shutter") on the
bottom of the toner cartridge [A] is pushed open.
The toner is agitated by the agitator [B] in the cartridge, and goes out to the PCU
[D].
In the PCU, the toner supply paddle shafts [C] agitates the toner, and an auger is
used to distribute the toner evenly.
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[A]
[C]: Toner supply paddle shaft
[D]: PCU
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[B]
[C]
[D]
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