User's Manual

Image formation process
Each of the following process function independently and must be coordinated with the other product
processes. Image formation consists of the following processes:
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Latent-image formation block
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Step 1: primary charging
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Step 2: laser-beam exposure
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Developing block
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Step 3: developing
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Transfer block
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Step 4: transfer
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Step 5: separation
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Fusing block
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Step 6: fusing
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Drum cleaning block
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Step 7: drum cleaning
Figure 1-17 Image formation process
Drum cleaning
Developing
2. Laser-beam exposure
Fusing (Fixing)
6. Fusing (Fixing)
Delivery
7. Drum cleaning
3. Developing
1. Primary charging
Pickup
4. Transfer
5. Separation
Transfer
Latent image formation
: Media path
: Direction of drum rotation
: Block
: Step
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