Lexmark 500n manual Exposing process

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Exposing process

In the exposing process, the OPC belt surface is exposed to the laser light which forms an electrostatic latent image.

The luminous source of the laser is a semiconductor laser. See “Printer theory of operation” on page 1-14for optical unit location.

The laser light scans the OPC belt, forming an electrostatic latent image.

1.The OPC belt surface is charged to -Vo(V) potential.

a.The laser scans the OPC belt in a rectangular pattern during forward movement of the OPC belt.

b.High speed switching of the laser matches the transmitted image data.

c.The charge of the areas radiated by the laser light is discharged, creating a -VR(V) potential.

d.An electrostatic latent image is formed (invisible) on the OPC belt.

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Contents Lexmark C500n 5023-110 12G9663 United States Government RightsTable of contents Diagnostic information Diagnostic aids Locations and connectors Vii 5023-110 Laser notices Laser advisory labelClass 1 Laser statement label Laser notice LaserAvis relatif à l’utilisation de laser Avvertenze sui prodotti laserAvisos sobre el láser Laserinformatie LasermeddelelseHuomautus laserlaitteesta Laser-notisAvís sobre el Làser Laser-meldingJapanese laser notice Chinese laser notice Korean laser notice 5023-110 Consignes de sécurité Safety informationNorme di sicurezza Pautas de Seguridad SicherheitshinweiseInformações de Segurança Informació de Seguretat Preface ConventionsMaintenance approach Tools required for serviceSerial number Acronyms Technical specifications SpecificationsResolution Physical specifications and weightPrint speed and performance Packaging and shipping dimensionsOperating clearances Time to first printDuty cycle Paper and media specificationsPrinter memory Media input types and weights Output capacity by media and source Media sizesMedia guidelines Transparencies PaperEnvelopes LabelsConnectivity Internal Print Servers Standard InterfacesPower and electrical specifications EnvironmentPrinter identification Printer theory of operation Printer paper path Basic principles of color printing Printer systems descriptionMechanical and electrical structures Printer component systems Basic process of color printing Print system and transfer system Structure of OPC belt photo developer cartridge Basic structure of the print system CBV DBV Details of the print system Charging processExposing process Developing process CBVFirst transfer drum process Transfer belt Aluminum drum tube Film transfer beltBelt cleaning process Belt discharge erase lamp process5023-110 Details of the transfer system Second transfer paper processTransfer belt cleaning process Details of the optical system DescriptionDetails of the paper transportation system Part FunctionFusing unit Fusing process Electrical system and function Control system structureControl of print process Print sequence diagram Laser drive control circuit 5023-110