Mechanism; Xerographic Process - Overview - Ricoh Pro C7200x Operating Instructions Manual

2. Mechanism

This chapter provides explanation on the basic Xerographic process of the engine by referring to the
items of the Advanced Settings.

Xerographic process - Overview

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1. OPC drum
2. Charger roller
3. Laser unit
4. Development roller
5. Image transfer roller
6. Intermediary transfer belt(ITB)
7. Paper transfer roller(PTR)
8. Fusing unit
The electrophotography process consists of the following steps:
Drum charge Laser exposure
• Drum charge ...... The charge roller [2] gives an equal charge across the surface of the OPC drum
[1].
• Laser exposure ...... Laser beam [3] creates an electrostatic latent image on the OPC drum [1].
• Development ...... The development roller [4] carries toner to the latent image on the OPC drum
[1].
• Image transfer
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Development Transfer
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Fusing
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