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Detailed
Descriptions
Rollers and Agitators
Each toner cartridge contains two toner cartridge agitators [J]. They are equipped
with several mylar sheets [K], which agitate the toner and send it to the
development unit agitator [D]. The development unit agitator agitates the toner and
sends it to the toner supply roller [H].
Toner cartridge agitators: Evenly mixes the toner in the cartridge, and
sends it to the development unit
Development agitator: Evenly mixes the toner in the development unit,
and sends it to the toner supply roller
Toner supply roller [H]: Supplies the development roller with toner
Development roller: Transfers the toner to the OPC
Doctor roller [G]: Regulates the amount of the toner on the
development roller
Shutter
Each toner cartridge has a shutter on its right side. The shutter is pushed open
when the cartridge is installed in the development unit, and closed when removed
from the unit.