Canon i-SENSYS LBP5300 Series, Service Manual

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Chapter 2
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Step 7: Drum separation
The paper is separated from the photosensitive drum surface by its own elastic force with assistance of the static charge eliminator. (Curvature separation)
The static charge on the ETB surface is decreased with the eliminator after transfer operation in order to stabilize the paper feeding operation.
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Step 8: ETB separation
The elasticity of paper and the curvature of the ETB feed roller (so-called "curvature separation") separate the paper from the ETB.
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2.4.1.6 Fixing block
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The toner image is fixed on paper in this block.
The toner image transferred onto paper through the transfer block can be smeared easily by hands since it is only attracted to the paper by a static electricity.
As appropriate pressure and heat are provided, the toner image can be fixed on the paper as a permanent printed image.
Step 9: Fixing
The toner image on the paper is fixed on the paper by using the color on-demand fixing method in this step.
This printer utilizes the ceramic heater with lower heat capacity, which warms up quickly.
The feature of this method enables to shorten the wait time and thus energy-saving.
Paper
Photosensitive
drum
ETB
Transfer roller
DC bias
Paper
Photosensitive
drum
ETB
Transfer roller
DC bias
Static charge eliminator
Paper
ETB
ETB feed roller