Toner Hopper; Toner Hopper Locking/Unlocking; Toner Replenishing - Minolta EP1080 Service Manual

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TONER HOPPER

9-1. Toner Hopper Locking/Unlocking

The Toner Hopper is not integrated into the Imaging Unit; instead, it is
secured to the copier. To replace an empty Toner Bottle, the user first needs
to swing the Toner Bottle Holder out 40° to the front. The Holder pivots about
the Toner Supply Port as it is swung out or in, which effectively prevents
toner from spilling when the Holder is swung out or in.
Lock
40 °

9-2. Toner Replenishing

Toner is supplied from the Toner Bottle through the Coupling. During toner
replenishing, the Toner Bottle and Coupling turn together.
There is a Metering Chamber provided at the toner supply port of the
Coupling. It functions to regulate the amount of toner to be fallen down.
There is a supply port for the exclusive use of the starter. The starter does
not pass through the Metering Chamber, which means that it takes a shorter
time to charge the starter.
Starter Supply Port
Copier Frame
Toner Bottle Holder
Toner Bottle
Metering Chamber
Coupling
Toner
M-25

Toner Replenishing

Motor M8
Toner Supply Port
Opening