Toner Low Detection - Oki C7200 Service Manual

2.10 Toner Low Detection

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Structure
The toner low detection device consists of the stirring gear that revolves at a constant speed, the stirring bar, and the magnet on the stirring bar. The stirring bar
turns in synchronization with the protrusion of the stirring gear.
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Detection
A toner low condition is detected by measuring the contact time between the sensor lever magnet and the stirring bar.
Full Toner Condition
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The stirring bar rotates in symchronization with
the stirring gear.
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Even when the stirring bar magnet is placed in its
highest position, the stirring bar turns by the force
of the stirring gear because the opposite side of
the bar is placed in toner.
Service Guide - C7000 Series
Chapter 2 Operation
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