Theory of operation ver. 2.0 Nov. 2007
10.3 Operation
10.3.1
Photo conductor drive mechanism
• The photo conductor is driven by the main motor.
• When the main motor 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.
Confidential – for internal use only, do not distribute
Cleaning Blade
10. Photo conductor section
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