Epson AcuLaser C900 - Development Process; Toner Cartridge Rack

EPSON AcuLaser C1900/AcuLaser C900 Revision B
Operating Principles Description of Mechanisms 101
2.4.4 Development Process
2.4.4.1 Toner Cartridge Rack
At printing in individual colors, the Toner Cartridge Rack is turned to locate the relevant
one of the toner cartridges for the four colors (Bk, Y, M and C) at the development position.
DRIVING OF TONER CARTRIDGE RACK
The Toner Cartridge Rack is driven by the Rack Motor (M2).
DRIVING OF DEVELOPMENT ROLLER
The Development Roller is driven by the Rack Motor (M2) and the Development Roller
Gears.
When the Toner Cartridge Rack has stopped at the development position, the Rack Motor
(M2) and the Development Roller Gears drives to rotate the Development Roller.
Figure 2-11. Driving of Toner Cartridge Rack
Figure 2-12. Driving of Development Roller
Toner Cartridge Rack
Direction of rotation
OPC Drum
Development Roller
Development Roller Gears
Toner Cartridge
Rack motor (M2)
Rack Clutch (CL1)
Development roller