MINOLTA-QMS PagePro 4100 Series, Service Manual

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3-3. Imaging Cartridge
3-3-1. Overview
The imaging cartridge is a unit that integrates functions for charging, developing, clean-
ing, supplying toner, and storing waste toner.
Section names and Functions
Name Function
1 Laser Exposure Emits a laser beam from the laser exposure section
2 Waste toner section Removes and collects excess toner.
3 Rotating Charge Brush Charges the PC Drum.
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Waste toner collection
blade Collects the waste toner removed by the cleaning
blade.
5
Cleaning blade Removes excess toner (waste toner) on the PC Drum
after transferring the image to the paper.
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Image Transfer Roller Transfers the toner image on the PC Drum to the
paper.
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PC Drum An invisible image is created on the surface by laser,
developing is performed by the resin sleeve, and the
developed image is transferred to the paper.
8
Sleeve Roller Transfers toner to the surface of the PC Drum by
rotating the resin sleeve for development.
9
Toner control plate Distributes the appropriate amount of toner evenly
on the resin sleeve. The toner is negatively charged
when fed between the toner control plate and resin
sleeve.
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