Ricoh G031, Service Manual

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PRINTING PROCESS
SM 1-13 G031/G032
4. IMAGE TRANSFER
Paper is fed to the area between the drum surface and the transfer roller at the
proper time for aligning the print paper and the developed image on the drum
surface. Then, the transfer roller applies a positive current to the reverse side of the
paper (the size of the current depends on the resolution and the paper size). This
pulls the toner particles from the drum surface to the paper. At the same time, the
paper is attracted to the transfer roller.
5. PAPER SEPARATION
Paper separates from the drum as a result of the electrostatic attraction between
the paper and the transfer roller. The discharge plate helps separate the paper
from the drum.
6. CLEANING
The cleaning blade removes any toner remaining on the drum surface after the
image is transferred to the paper.
7. QUENCHING
There is no quenching mechanism.