Chapter 4
Contents
4-1 Electrophotographic system
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4-3
4-1-1 Electrophotographic cycle
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4-3
Process unit mechanism
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4-4
(1) Main charging
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4-5
Photo conductive drum
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4-5
Charging the drum
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4-6
(2) Exposure
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4-7
Laser scanner unit
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4-8
Drum surface potential
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4-9
(3) Development
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4-10
(4) Transfer
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4-11
(5) Fusing
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4-12
Fuser unit mechanism
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4-13
(6) Cleaning
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4-14
4-2 Paper feeding system
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4-15
4-2-1 Paper feed control
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4-16
Paper feeding mechanism
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4-17
4-3 Electrical control system
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4-18
4-3-1 Electrical parts layout
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4-18
4-3-2 Operation of circuit
boards
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4-19
(1) Main board
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4-19
(2) Engine board
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4-20
Eraser lamp control circuit
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4-21
Polygon motor control circuit
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4-25
(3) Power supply board
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4-26
(4) Bias board
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4-27
(5) High voltage board
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4-28
Interlock switch
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4-29