Patent ID: 6665507
Filing Date: 2003-12-16
Classification: G03G

Abstract:
An electrophotographic printing system comprising:a photoconductive drum; a transfer roller; and a first spacer creating a gap between said photoconductive drum and said transfer roller wherein said gap is eliminated in response to rotation of said photoconductive drum or said transfer roller; wherein said first spacer comprises a removable insert disposed between said photoconductive drum and said transfer roller; wherein said removable insert comprises a frictional surfare in contact with said photoconductive drum whereby said removable insert is forced out from between said photoconductive drum and said transfer roller in said first position in response to rotation of either said photoconductive drum or said transfer roller; and wherein said removable insert is not attached to said any part of said printing system, but drops free when forced out from between said photoconductive drum and said transfer roller.