摘要:
When cover (8) of the laser printer (3) is closed, absence of the replaceable cartridge (15) or the shroud assembly (9) will activate both an electrical and a mechanical interlock. A moveable switch actuator (16) on the shroud assembly will be absent if the assembly is omitted and will not find a guide ramp if the cartridge is absent, thereby assuring power to the light source remains off. A shutter (13) also blocks the normal light path and is moved aside by a pin (14) on the cartridge, and therefore blocks light unless a cartridge is installed. Walls on the cartridge surround the shutter during normal use to form a protective light baffle. The laser printhead is fixed within the shroud so that separation requires a necessary electrical cable to be disconnected.
摘要:
A developer apparatus (29) for use in an electrostatic reproduction apparatus includes a large reservoir of toner (34, 44). The toner is located in a supply chamber (39) and is metered to a developer roller chamber (35) from which it is carried by a developer roller (31) past a doctor blade (36) to a photoconductor drum (19) for image development. A toner metering roller (41) rotates with the developer roller (31) to provide a continuous supply of toner from the supply chamber (39) to the developer chamber (35). Once an equilibrium level (65) is reached, the toner metering roller (41) acts to remove toner (34) from the developer chamber (35) to the supply chamber (39) to insure proper operation of the developer roller (31).
摘要:
A developer apparatus (29) for use in an electrostatic reproduction apparatus includes a large reservoir of toner (34, 44). The toner is located in a supply chamber (39) and is metered to a developer roller chamber (35) from which it is carried by a developer roller (31) past a doctor blade (36) to a photoconductor drum (19) for image development. A toner metering roller (41) rotates with the developer roller (31) to provide a continuous supply of toner from the supply chamber (39) to the developer chamber (35). Once an equilibrium level (65) is reached, the toner metering roller (41) acts to remove toner (34) from the developer chamber (35) to the supply chamber (39) to insure proper operation of the developer roller (31).
摘要:
An electrophotographic printer having a base and a top, the top being pivotable about an axis (23) between a closed position and an open position. The printer receives a supply cartridge (14) on a shelf (22) which is pivotable about the same axis (23) as the top of the printer. A counterbalance spring (34) helps to support the shelf (22) and the cartridge (14) below the top of the printer and above the printer base when the top of the printer is in its open position. When the top of the printer is closed, the cartridge (14) is urged into a position adjacent the printer base and locked into an operative position.
摘要:
When cover (8) of the laser printer (3) is closed, absence of the replaceable cartridge (15) or the shroud assembly (9) will activate both an electrical and a mechanical interlock. A moveable switch actuator (16) on the shroud assembly will be absent if the assembly is omitted and will not find a guide ramp if the cartridge is absent, thereby assuring power to the light source remains off. A shutter (13) also blocks the normal light path and is moved aside by a pin (14) on the cartridge, and therefore blocks light unless a cartridge is installed. Walls on the cartridge surround the shutter during normal use to form a protective light baffle. The laser printhead is fixed within the shroud so that separation requires a necessary electrical cable to be disconnected.
摘要:
An electrophotographic printer having a base and a top, the top being pivotable about an axis (23) between a closed position and an open position. The printer receives a supply cartridge (14) on a shelf (22) which is pivotable about the same axis (23) as the top of the printer. A counterbalance spring (34) helps to support the shelf (22) and the cartridge (14) below the top of the printer and above the printer base when the top of the printer is in its open position. When the top of the printer is closed, the cartridge (14) is urged into a position adjacent the printer base and locked into an operative position.