Toner Replenishing Mechanism - Konica Minolta bizhub C35 Service Manual

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9. TONER SUPPLY SECTION
9.3.2

Toner replenishing mechanism

• The developing motor is energized by monitoring the condition of the toner level sensor
for each color of toner. Toner is then supplied from the toner cartridge to the imaging unit
as necessary.
• Rotation of the developing motor transmits the drive to the drive shaft via each gear.
• Rotation of the drive shaft then transmits the drive to the supply screw of the toner car-
tridge.
• The drive of the supply screw is controlled by the toner supply clutch of each toner
cartridge. The supply screw is operated when the toner supply clutch is energized.
Toner supply clutch/C
Toner supply clutch/M
Toner supply clutch/Y
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Toner supply clutch/K
Drive shaft
Theory of operation Ver. 1.0 Feb. 2010
Toner collecting port
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