Electrophotographic System; Electrophotographic Cycle - Kyocera FS-1030D Service Manual

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2-1-2 Electrophotographic system

Electrophotography is the technology used in laser printing which transfer data representing texts or graphics objects
into a visible image which is developed on the photosensitive drum, finally fusing on paper, using light beam generated
by a laser diode.
This section provides technical details on the printer's electrophotography system.

(1) Electrophotographic cycle

The electrophotography system of the printer performs a cyclic action made of six steps as follows. Each step is
technically explained in the following sections.
The sections for main charging, exposure (drum), developing, and cleaning are modularized in one process unit.
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Process unit
Main charging
Drum
Cleaning
Transfer
Fusing
Fuser unit
Figure 2-1-6 Electrophotographic cycle
Laser scanner unit
Exposure
Developing