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Laser/scanner system
The laser/scanner system receives a signal from the formatter and forms a latent image on
the photosensitive drum in the print cartridge. The printer has a separate laser/scanner unit
for each color. Each of these has the same structure, which is shown in
Figure 5-10. Laser/
scanner system.
Figure 5-10.
Laser/scanner system
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