Theory of Operation Ver. 1.0 Nov. 2005
10.3 Operation
10.3.1
Photo Conductor drive mechanism
• The Photo Conductor is driven by the Main Motor (M1).
• When the Main Motor (M1) is energized, it turns the drive gear, which in turn rotates the
Photo Conductor.
10.3.2
Photo Conductor cleaning mechanism
• The Cleaning Blade is pressed up against the surface of the Photo Conductor, scraping
residual toner off the surface.
• The toner scraped off the surface of the Photo Conductor is collected in the Drum Car-
tridge.
Cleaning Blade
10. Photo Conductor section
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