Method and apparatus for sensing and cleaning developer fluid

Details Method and apparatus for sensing and cleaning developer fluid Method and apparatus for sensing and cleaning developer fluid

1996-06-24

1997-05-27

Ramirez, Nestor R.

Electrophotography

Diagnostics

Consumable

399 57, 399348, 399358, G03G 1500

Patent

active

056341709

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for filtering and sensing a developer fluid in a printing or copying machine for processing purposes. In order to insure that developer fluid reclaimed from a developing process is free from contamination, a filter/sensor system is provided in the reclaimed fluid path. The reclaimed fluid passes through the filter and then the sensor senses the amount of toner remaining in the fluid. If the toner contamination level is too high, the fluid is recirculated to the filter where it is re-filtered. This process is repeated until the reclaimed fluid is free of contaminants. The filter/sensor system can also indicate process failure in the developing system. Cleaning a developer housing is yet another use for the recirculating sensor/filter process. In this mode the developer fluid in the toner sump is circulated through the sensor/filter until all of toner has been removed from the fluid. The cleaned fluid is reused in the system and another color of toner can now be added to the developer housing.

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