Printing Process; Summary Of Printing Process - Dell 3110cn Service Manual

1. Printing Process

1.1 Summary of Printing Process

This printer is a "Full-color laser printer" which applies the principle of an electrophotographic recording
system. The tandem system comprising the four color TONER CARTRIDGEs of yellow, magenta, cyan
and black (Y, M, C and K) creates the toner image.
Printing processes of this printer is composed of the basic steps as follows.
(1) Charge:............................. Drum surface is charged with electricity.
(2) Exposure: ......................... Image unit is exposed to laser beams.
(3) Development: ................... Image is developed with toner.
(4) Transfer: ........................... Four-color finished toner image on the Drum is transferred onto the
(5) Cleaning: .......................... Remaining toner on the drum is collected.
(6) Neutralization:................... Electric charge of the paper is eliminated.
(7) Fusing:.............................. Toner on the paper is fixed by heat and pressure.
(8) Cleaning: .......................... Remaining toner on the belt is collected.
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