Ricoh BR-C1a Basic Service Training page 231

The lubricant's
performance/effectiveness
drops due to environmental
factors and/or the amount of
toner on the OPC surface,
causing the angle of the
cleaning blade to vary, which
then makes it easier for toner
to slip through.
Lubricant layer
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New Drum Lubricant
◆ Previous lubricant system
Blade
Toner
OPC
◆ New lubricant system
Improvements in the function
of the lubricant allow the
blade to remain stable despite
environmental or other
changes, which minimizes
toner slipping past the blade.
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