User Guide

image on the photosensitive drum because the drum surface has a higher potential. The latent image

becomes visible on the drum.

Figure 1-16 Developing

Developer blade

Photosensitive drum

Developing roller

Developing bias

Transfer block

During the two steps that comprise this block, a toner image on the photosensitive drum transfers to the

paper.

Step 4: Image transfer

The toner on the photosensitive drum is transferred to the paper. The transfer bias is applied to the

transfer roller to charge the paper positive. The negatively charged toner on the drum surface transfers

onto the paper.

Figure 1-17 Image transfer

Paper

Transfer roller

Photosensitive

drum

Transfer bias

Step 5: Separation from the drum

The elasticity of the paper and the curvature of the photosensitive drum causes the paper to separate

from the photosensitive drum. The static charge eliminator bias is applied to the static charge

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Image-formation system