HP LaserJet Enterprise 500 Step 7: Separation, Step 8: Fusing, Figure 1-18 Fusing, Figure 1-17 Separation

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 ensure that the toner fuses correctly.

Figure 1-17 Separation

Step 8: Fusing

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

Figure 1-18 Fusing

Fuser sleeve

Fuser heater

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