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CANON iR5000i/iR6000i REV.0 JUNE 2001
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1-8 P
The machine’s image formation process consists of the following eight steps:
Step 1
Pre-exposure
Step 2
Primary charging (positive DC)
Step 3
Laser exposure*
Step 4
Development (AC + positive DC)
Step 5
Transfer (negative DC)
Step 6
Separation (AC + positive DC)
Step 7
Fixing
Step 8
Drum cleaning
*Deposits toner on the VD. Used also for blank exposure.
F01-201-02
Static Image Formation Block
1. Pre-exposure
2. Primary charging
3. Laser exposure
4. Development
5. Transfer
7. Fixing
6. Separation
Delivery
Deck/cassette
Registration
Manual feed tray
flow of paper.
rotation of drum.
8. Drum cleaning