The image-formation system is the central hub of the printer. It forms the toner image on the media.
The following are the main components of the image-formation system:
- Four toner cartridges
- ITB
- Laser scanner unit
- Fixing unit
The DC controller controls the laser scanner unit and high-voltage power supply to form the toner image on the photosensitive drums according to the VIDEO
signals. The image is transferred to the print media through the ITB and fixed.
Tonner cartridge
ITB cleaning unit
Secondary
transfer rollet
2.4.1.2 Image-formation Process
LBP5050N / LBP5050
The image-formation process consists of the following nine steps divided among six functional blocks: