CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

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; the laser is also used for blank exposure.

Latent Static Image Formation Block

2. Primary charging

3. Laser exposure

1. Pre-exposure

 

4. Development

 

8. Drum cleaning

 

 

 

5. Transfer

Manual feed tray

 

 

Registration

Delivery

7. Fixing

6. Separation

 

flow of paper.

Deck/cassette

direction of drum rotation.

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COPYRIGHT © 2001 CANON INC.

CANON iR2200/iR2800/iR3300 REV.0 MAR. 2001

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