2.9 IMAGE TRANSFER AND PAPER SEPARATION

2.9.1OVERVIEW

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[D]

The transfer belt unit consists of the following parts:

[A]: Transfer belt

A belt (length: 321 mm) with high electrical resistance which holds a high positive electrical potential to attract toner from the drum to the paper. Also, the electrical potential attracts the paper itself and helps the paper to separate from the drum.

[B]: Transfer bias roller and transfer belt bias brush Applies transfer voltage to the transfer belt.

[C]: Transfer belt lift lever (driven by a solenoid) Lifts the transfer belt into contact with the drum.

[D]: Transfer power pack

Generates a constant transfer current.

[E]: Cleaning roller and cleaning roller cleaning blade

Removes toner remaining on the transfer belt to prevent the rear side of the paper from getting dirty.

[F]: Transfer belt cleaning blade

Removes toner from the transfer belt. Any toner that is not removed by this blade is removed by the cleaning roller [E].

PTM

2-68

B070/B071

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Toshiba E-STUDIO900 manual Image Transfer and Paper Separation, Overview