Sub Hopper Toner Empty Detecting Mechanism - Minolta Di350 Service Manual

FrameMaker Ver.5.5E(PC) Di350 GENERAL, MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL
98.12.18
1171SBM1305A

13-5. Sub Hopper Toner Empty Detecting Mechanism

• A toner-empty condition in the Sub Hopper is detected by the Magnet Lever that moves
up and down as the Sub Hopper Toner Agitating Lever turns and actuates and deactu-
ates the Sub Hopper Toner Empty Switch.
• While the amount of toner in the Sub Hopper is more than the predetermined amount,
the Magnet Lever rests on the toner, keeping the Sub Hopper Toner Empty Switch deac-
tuated even when the Sub Hopper Toner Agitating Lever turns. As toner is consumed,
the Magnet Lever lowers to eventually actuate the Sub Hopper Toner Empty Switch, at
which timing the copier detects a toner-empty condition in the Sub Hopper.
Sub Hopper Toner Agitating Lever
Electrical Component
S4
Sub Hopper Toner Empty Switch (S4)
Control Signal
PJ11A-7B
M-30
Magnet Lever
Magnet
1171M021AA
ON
L
OFF
H