Developer Flow - Minolta CF910 Service Manual

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11-2. Developer Flow

1. From toner replenishment to development
Toner is supplied from the Hopper.
Single-Shaft Circulation Screw
Inner screw
As the inner screw turns, the toner, being mixed together
with the developer, is fed to the rear of the copier.
The developer is fed to the outer screw.
Outer screw
As the outer screw turns, the developer is conveyed
to the front of the copier.
The ATDC Sensor detects the toner-to-carrier ratio of the developer.
Toner Supplied from Hopper
Inner Screw
Developer Supply Roller
With its magnetic force, the roller
attracts developer from the surface
of the outer screw.
The roller conveys the developer
through its rotation and magnetic
pole positioning.
The Doctor Blade regulates the
amount of developer being con-
veyed.
A
Outer Screw
Sleeve/
Magnet
Roller
Developer
Supply
Roller
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PC Doctor
Drum Blade
S5
N6
Single-Shaft
Circulation Screw
S2
N2
S1
N1
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