PRINTING PROCESS
1 October, 1999
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5. 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 high positive charge to the reverse
side of the paper. This positive charge pulls the toner particles from the drum
surface onto the paper. At the same time, the paper is electrostatically attracted
to the transfer roller.
6. 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.
7. CLEANING
The cleaning blade removes any toner remaining on the drum surface after the
image transfers to the paper.
8. QUENCHING
The light from the quenching lamp electrically neutralizes the charge on the
drum surface.
