Theory of Operation Ver. 1.0 Mar. 2005
12.3.5
Developer Scattering Preventive Mechanism
• To prevent the image and the machine interior from being dirtied, the Toner Suction Fan
Motor (M20) and Toner Suction Fan Motor/K (M23) are incorporated to trap toner parti-
cles rising up inside the machine.
Toner Suction Fan Motor (M20)
A. IU/YMC
• For IU/YMC, a filter is installed behind the IU and toner particles are trapped by the Toner
Suction Fan Motor during development.
IU
Holder
Toner Suction Fan Motor/K (M23)
IU/Y
Filter
Holder
12. Developing section
Path for drawing toner particles in IU/Y, M, C
Path for drawing toner particles in IU/K
IU/Y
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