These processes are divided into nine steps, which are shown in Figure 5-9 Image-formation process
on page 83 and described in the following sections.
Figure 5-9 Image-formation process
Latent image formation
Transfer
Fuser
ITB cleaning
Photosensitive drum cleaning
Development
Pickup
Registration
5. Secondary transfer
6. Separation
7. Fusing
Delivery
4. Primary transfer
2. Laser beam exposure
3. Development
8. ITB cleaning
9. Drum cleaning
1. Primary charging
: Media path
: Direction of drum rotation
: Block
: Step
Latent-image formation stage
During the three steps that comprise this stage, a latent image is formed by applying a negative charge
to the photosensitive drum. You cannot see this image on the drum.
Step 1: primary charging
A high-voltage DC bias is applied to the primary charging roller, which is made of conductive rubber and
is in contact with the drum surface. As the roller moves across the drum, it applies the negative charge
to that surface.
Figure 5-10 Primary charging
DC bias
Photosensitive drum
Primary charging roller
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