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Laser Print Process

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NATIONAL COMPUTER COLLEGE – WWW.NCC.ZA.

NET - 0878222615

THE LASER PRINTER PRINT PROCESS

The laser printer print process involves several key steps, each utilizing specific voltages
to create high-quality prints. Here's a summary tailored for the CompTIA A+ exam

• Processing: The print job is received from the computer and processed to convert the data
into a format that the printer can understand.

• Charging: The primary corona wire or primary charge roller applies a uniform negative
charge (typically around -600V to -1000V) to the surface of the photosensitive drum.

• Exposing: A laser beam scans the drum, discharging areas to form an electrostatic image.
The laser reduces the charge in these areas to about -100V, creating a latent image on the
drum.

• Developing: The toner, which is negatively charged (approximately -200V to -500V), is


attracted to the less negatively charged areas on the drum where the laser has written the
image.

• Transferring: The transfer corona wire or transfer roller applies a positive charge
(approximately +600V to +1000V) to the paper. This charge attracts the negatively charged
toner particles from the drum to the paper.

• Fusing: The paper passes through heated rollers, where the toner is melted and fused into
the fibers of the paper, making the image permanent.

• Cleaning: Any residual toner on the drum is cleaned off by a cleaning blade or roller to
prepare the drum for the next print cycle. Additionally, an erase lamp or discharge lamp
removes any remaining charge on the drum.

• Recharging: The drum is recharged by the primary corona wire or roller to prepare it for
the next print cycle.

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MOTORS USED IN THE LASER PRINTER PRINT PROCESS

Laser printers use several motors, each serving a specific function in the print process.
Here's an overview of the primary motors and the typical voltages they use:

1. Main Motor (Drive Motor):

o Function: Drives the main components of the printer, including the


photosensitive drum, the fuser assembly, and the paper feed mechanism.

o Voltage: Typically operates at around 24V DC.

2. Laser Scanner Motor (Polygon Motor):

o Function: Rotates the polygon mirror to direct the laser beam across the
drum.

o Voltage: Usually operates at 24V DC, though some models may use
different voltages depending on design specifications.

3. Paper Feed Motor (Stepper Motor):

o Function: Moves the paper through the printer by driving the paper feed
rollers.

o Voltage: Often operates at around 24V DC.

4. Fuser Motor:

o Function: Drives the rollers in the fuser assembly to ensure the toner is
melted and fused onto the paper.

o Voltage: Typically operates at 24V DC.

5. Toner Cartridge Motor:

o Function: Drives the mechanisms within the toner cartridge, such as the
agitator to distribute toner evenly.

o Voltage: Usually operates at 24V DC.

6. Developer Motor:

o Function: In some printers, it drives the developer roller to transfer toner


to the drum.

o Voltage: Typically operates at 24V DC.

The voltages can vary slightly depending on the printer model and manufacturer, but
24V DC is a common standard for many of the motors used in laser printers.

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