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WHAT DOES IT DO?

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The Doctor Blade controls the amount of toner delivered to the

developer roller and helps electrically charge the toner.

WHAT IS IT MADE OF?

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Chromium in the stainless steel COLORCONTROL Doctor Blade makes

it corrosion resistant. This is necessary because if rust develops, it will
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The Doctor Blade interacts constantly with the Developer Roller. The
width and thickness of the blade are critical in establishing the proper
pressure between the two components.

ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHY AND THE

DOCTOR BLADE

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PRECISION MEASUREMENT

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