Patent ID: 6185395
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
A photoreceptor web installation/removing apparatus, for a printer, comprising:a roller unit installed in a main body of the printer and having:a support roller for supporting a photoreceptor web;a frame for supporting both ends of said support roller;a tension roller; anda pair of mobile brackets, movably installed on said frame, for supporting both ends of said tension roller;a belt installation cartridge accommodating a new photoreceptor web adapted to be installed on said roller unit and to be inserted in the main body of the printer so as to encompass said roller unit;a belt removing cartridge for removing the photoreceptor web installed on said roller unit, wherein said belt removing cartridge is capable of being inserted in the main body of the printer so as to encompass said roller unit;a locking/releasing means for selectively locking to and releasing from said roller unit, said belt installation cartridge and said belt removing cartridge when inserted in the main body of the printer; anda recognition means for recognizing the type of belt cartridge inserted in the main body of the printer.