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Theory of Operation Ver. 1.0 Sep. 2008
14.3.8
2nd image transfer roller cleaning
• In order to remove the remaining toner on the 2nd image transfer roller, -/+ (DC) charge
is applied alternately to transfer the remaining toner on the 2nd image transfer roller to
the transfer belt.
(The number of times that electrical charge is applied to the 2nd image transfer roller is
different depending on each situation.)
• The cleaning blade then scrapes off the toner on the surface of the transfer belt.
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Cleaning blade
A. Operation timing
• Under the following situations, the 2nd image transfer cleaning is carried out.
During a print job, the print counter reaches a specified value.
At the completion of a print job, the print counter reaches a specified value.
When a door is closed after handling paper jam or other errors that caused the unsuc-
cessful completion of a print job.
During a print job or at the completion of a print job, the 2nd image transfer cleaning
operation is interrupted.
At the start of a print job
When the 2nd image transfer ATVC control is being carried out.
* When a print job is not completed normally
due to paper jam or other errors
Transport motor (M1)
2nd image transfer pressure retraction motor
(M5)
2nd image transfer reverse bias (+)
2nd image transfer reverse bias (-)
B. Number of times that electrical charge is applied
During a print job, the printer counter reaches a specified value
At the completion of a print job, the printer counter reaches a specified value
A print job is not completed normally due to paper jam or other errors
During a print job or at the completion of a print job, the 2nd image transfer clean-
ing is not completed normally.
At the start of a print job
When the 2nd image transfer ATVC control is being carried out.
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Transfer belt
-
Start key ON
Situations
Theory of Operation
14. Transfer corona section
2nd image transfer roller
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HV
4038T2C161AB
Paper moves past
2nd image transfer roller
4038T2C137AA
Number of times
10
3
5
2
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