Xerox Synergix 8850, Service Manual

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03/2003
4-153 8850/ 510DP
ADJ 9.6
Repairs and Adjustments
ADJ 9.6 Augers
Purpose
The purpose is to set the Developer Auger and the Mix Auger to the correct angles in order to
ensure correct operation of the Developer Module.
WARNING
Switch off the Main Power Switch. Disconnect the Power Cord.
Check
NOTE: In order to see the flats on the augers, remove the Sump Shield using the Developer
Material removal procedure (
REP 9.7 ).
1. Remove the Sump Shield.
2. (Figure 1): Check for the correct orientation of the augers.
a. The flats are at the end opposite the gears, approximately one inch from the ends of
the augers.
b. Expose the flats using a brush to move the Developer Material.
c. Looking down on the augers, check that the Developer Auger is pointing towards the
Magnetic Roll at an approximate 45 degree angle.
d. Check that the last flats on the last two flutes on the Mix Auger are approximately
horizontal.
Figure 1 Checking for the Correct Orientation of the Augers
Adjustment
NOTE: In order to position the flats on the augers, the Developer material must first be
removed. In order to rotate the augers individually, the gears at the drive end of the Developer
module must be removed.
1. Remove the Developer Material ( REP 9.7 ).
2. (Figure 1): Position the flats on the augers by rotating the appropriate gear at the drive
end of the Developer Module.
a. The flats are at the end opposite the gears, approximately one inch from the ends of
the augers.
NOTE: A sheet of paper is used in the photographs so that the auger can be seen.
The Toner Cartridge Support Hub is also removed for clarity.
b. Looking down on the augers, position the Developer Auger to point towards the
Magnetic Roll at an approximate 7 o’clock position (45 degree angle).
Figure 2 Adjusting the Developer Auger
Magnetic Roll
Developer Auger
Mix Auger
45
Degrees
1
Rotate the Developer
Auger until the flat on the
auger flute is at the 7
o’clock position
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