2-24 Phaser 7400 Color Printer Service Manual
Interlock Detection
If the Top Cover, Door A is opened, or the Waste Toner Reservoir is removed, an
Interlock Switch is opened cutting the +24V source to the HVPS. At the same time,
the CPU receives a signal indicating the Interlock Switch state, and displays the
appropriate error message.
Toner Detection
Each Imaging Unit contains an Agitation Gear and Agitation Bar. The Agitation Bar
moves toner delivered by the Toner Cartridge to the area above the Developer Roller.
Located at one end of the Agitation Bar is the Low Toner Sensor target.
The photo-reflective, Low Toner Sensor mounted on the Imaging Unit Sensor Board
detects the target at the end of the Agitation Bar and changes state in relation to light
reflected back from the target. As the toner level drops, the period of time the
Agitation Bar target remains at its highest point is reduced. This change in Agitation
Bar timing signals toner level changes.
OFF Time (Minimum Height) ON Time (Maximum Height)
Agitation Bar
Target Board
Low Toner
Sensor
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