Toshiba manual STUDIO3511/4511 Transfer Unit November 2003 Toshiba TEC

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14.3 Functions

(1)Transfer belt

The transfer belt is made by forming resin which has an electrical resistance with high precision. The main motor drive rotates the transfer belt drive roller and that makes to rotate the transfer belt as well.

(2)1st transfer roller

When the 1st transfer bias from high-voltage power supply is applied, the toner is transferred from photoconductive drum to the transfer belt. The spring presses to contact the transfer belt with the photoconductive drum.

(3)Transfer belt cleaning blade

Removes the residual toner, paper dust or foreign objects on the transfer belt surface. Transfer belt contact clutch performs contact/release movement.

(4)Transfer belt cleaner contact clutch

Performs contact/release movement between the transfer cleaning blade and transfer belt.

(5)Used toner auger

Transports the scraped residual toner and paper dust to the toner bag. The transfer belt cleaner auger motor drives this auger.

(6)Drive roller-1

Rotates the transfer belt. This roller is driven by the transmitted drive from the main motor.

(7)Tension roller

Applies the tensile force to the transfer belt with its spring.

(8)Idling roller

Retains the contacting position of the transfer belt and the photoconductive drum.

(9)Drive roller-2

Contacts the transfer belt cleaning blade to the transfer belt easily. Also retains the contacting position of the transfer belt and the photoconductive drum.

(10)Transfer belt home position sensor-1 and 2

Detects the home position of transfer belt. This reflection type sensor detects the reflection tape inside of the transfer belt.

(11)2nd transfer roller

When the 2nd transfer bias from high-voltage power supply is applied, the toner is transferred from the transfer belt to the paper.

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