Replacing The Developer - Minolta Di551 Service Manual

DEVELOPING UNIT

[3] Replacing the Developer

Caution1: When replacing the developer in the
developing unit, take care not to
allow dirt to get into it.
Caution2: To rotate the developing sleeve,
rotate the developing gear counter-
clockwise.
Caution3: Never rotate the developing gear
clockwise.
a. Procedure
(1) Draw out the drum unit from the main body. (See
"DRUM UNIT.")
(2) Remove the developing unit from the drum unit.
(3) Release the hook of the developing unit cover
and remove it upward.
Hooks
(Same as on the opposite side)
Developing gear
Developing unit cover
Hooks
1-G-2
(4) Tilt the developing unit about 45° and rotate the
developing gear counterclockwise to discharge
all of the developer adhering to the inside of the
developing unit and magnet roller.
(5) Supply fresh developer evenly from the top of the
agitator screws.
(6) Rotate the developing gear until the developer
enters the developing unit.
(7) Repeat steps (5) and (6) to supply all of the
developer.
Developing unit stopper roller
45
Developing gear
Developer