Epson AcuLaser C2900N, Service Manual

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Chapter 6 Principles of Operation
Epson AcuLaser C2900N
Revision B
Confidential
1. Printing Process
1.1 Summary of Printing Process
This printer is a "Full-color laser printer" which applies the principle of an electrophotographic recording
system. The tandem system comprising the four color photoconductor drum of yellow, magenta, cyan
and black (Y, M, C and K) creates the toner image.
Printing processes of this printer is composed of the basic steps as follows.
(1) Charge: ............................. Drum surface is charged with electricity.
(2) Exposure: ......................... Image unit is exposed to laser beams.
(3) Development: ................... Image is developed with toner.
(4) Transfer: ........................... Four-color finished toner image on the Drum is transferred onto the
paper.
(5) Cleaning: .......................... Remaining toner on the drum is collected.
(6) Fusing: .............................. Toner on the paper is fixed by heat and pressure.
(7) Cleaning: .......................... Remaining toner on the belt is collected.
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