Transfer stage

Step 4: The transfer charging roller, to which a DC positive bias is applied, imparts a positive charge on the print media. When the print media comes in contact with the photosensitive drum, the toner is transferred to the print media.

Figure 1-21 Transfer

Photosensitive

drum

Media

Transfer roller

Transfer bias

Step 5: The elasticity of the print media causes its separation from the photosensitive drum. A static charge eliminator aids separation by weakening any electrostatic adhesion.

Figure 1-22 Separation

Photosensitive

drum

Media

Static charge eliminator

Transfer roller

Fusing stage

Step 6: The DC negative bias applied to the fusing film strengthens the holding force of the toner on the print media and prevents the toner from scattering.

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