Service Guide - C7000 SeriesChapter 2 OperationPage: 342.10 Toner Low DetectionStructurelThe toner low detection device consists of the stirring gear that revolves at a constant speed, the stirring bar, and the magnet on the stirring bar. The stirring barturns in synchronization with the protrusion of the stirring gear.DetectionlA toner low condition is detected by measuring the contact time between the sensor lever magnet and the stirring bar.Full Toner ConditionThe stirring bar rotates in symchronization withlthe stirring gear.Even when the stirring bar magnet is placed in itslhighest position, the stirring bar turns by the forceof the stirring gear because the opposite side ofthe bar is placed in toner.