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Slide 86
Toner Recycling
Toner collection coil: Moves toner towards the opening in the PCU
(Photo Conductor Unit), where it is mixed with new toner and used
again.
Toner collection coil
Opening
Mixing
Auger
Toner picked up by the toner collection coil, is transported to the opening in the side of
the PCU. This toner falls into the development unit with new toner coming from the toner
bottle and it is all mixed together in the developer by the mixing auger.