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FS-1010

4-1 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.

4-1-1 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.

Figure 4-1-1 Electrophotographic cycle

The sections for main charging, exposure (drum), developing, and cleaning are modularized in one

Process unit PU-42.

Exposure

Developing

Cleaning

Main charging

Tr ansfer

Fusing

Process unit

Fuser unit

Laser scaner unit

Drum

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