Toner Supply - Ricoh G035 Service Manual

DEVELOPMENT

2.5.5 TONER SUPPLY

Toner Bottle Replenishment Mechanism
[G]
[E]
When a toner bottle is placed in the bottle holder unit [A] and the unit is pushed in
completely, the pin [B] moves against the side [C] of the PCU, and pulls out the
toner shutter [D] to open the bottle. When the toner bottle holder lever [E] is put
back in the original position, the cap [F] on the toner bottle is pulled away and kept
in place by the chuck [G].
The toner supply mechanism transports toner from the bottle to the development
unit. The toner bottle has a spiral groove [H] that helps move toner to the
development unit.
When the bottle holder unit is pulled out to add a new toner bottle, the following
events happen automatically to prevent toner from scattering.
• The chuck releases the toner bottle cap into its proper position.
• The toner shutter shuts to block the opening because of pressure from a spring.
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