HP CP4525DN Laser CC494A#ABA manual Separation, Fusing

Step 7: Separation

The stiffness of the paper causes it to separate from the ITB as the ITB bends. The static-charge eliminator removes excess charge from the paper to make sure that the toner fuses correctly.

Figure 1-19 Separation

Secondary transfer

opposed roller

ITB

Paper

Static charge eliminator

Secondary transfer roller

Step 8: Fusing

To create the permanent image, the paper passes through heated, pressurized rollers to melt the toner onto the page.

Figure 1-20 Fusing

Fuser sleeve

Fuser heater

Toner

Paper

Pressure roller

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