Printing Process; Overview - Gestetner G056 Service Manual

PRINTING PROCESS

6.3 PRINTING PROCESS

6.3.1 OVERVIEW

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1) Drum charge: The charge roller gives the drum a negative charge.
2) Laser exposure: A laser beam writes the print data to the drum.
3) Development: The development roller carries toner to the latent image on
the drum surface.
4) Image transfer: The transfer roller pulls the toner from the drum onto the
paper.
5) Separation: The separation plate helps to separate the paper from the drum.
6) Cleaning: The cleaning blade removes any toner remaining on the drum
surface after the image transfers to the paper.
7) Quenching: The light from the quenching lamp neutralizes the charge
remaining on the drum.
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