Olivetti d-Copia 200D Service Manual

2. Outline of print process
This printer is a non-impact printer that uses a semiconductor
laser and electrostatic print process. This printer uses an OPC
(Organic Photo Conductor) for its photoconductive material.
First, voltage from the main corona unit charges the drum surface
and a latent image is formed on the drum surface using a laser
beam. This latent image forms a visible image on the drum surface
when toner is applied. The toner image is then transferred onto the
print paper by the transfer corona and fused on the print paper in
the fusing section with a combination of heat and pressure.
Step-1: Charge
Step-2: Exposure
∗ Latent image is formed on the drum.
Step-3: Developing
Latent image formed on the drum is then changed into
visible image with toner.
Step-4: Transfer
The visible image (toner image) on the drum is transferred
onto the print paper.
Step-5: Cleaning
Residual toner on the drum surface is removed and col-
lected by the cleaning blade.
Step-6: Optical discharge
Residual charge on the drum surface is removed, by
semiconductor laser beam.
3. Actual print process
Step-1: DC charge
A uniform negative charge is applied over the OPC drum surface
by the main charging unit. Stable potential is maintained by means
of the Scorotron charger.
Positive charges are generated in the aluminum layer.
Step-2: Exposure (laser beam, lens)
A Laser beam is generated from the semiconductor laser and con-
trolled by the print pattern signal. The laser writes onto the OPC
drum surface through the polygon mirrors and lens. The resis-
tance of the OPC layer decreases for an area exposed by the laser
beam (corresponding to the print pattern signal). The beam neu-
tralizes the negative charge. An electrostatic latent image is
formed on the drum surface.
About
DC5.5KV
( 580V/ 400V)
OPC layer
Pigment
layer
Aluminum
drum
OPC layer
Pigment
layer
Aluminum
layer
Drum surface charge
after the exposure
Non-image area Image area
Semiconductor laser
Exposure
(semiconductor laser)
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Olivetti d-Copia 200D Specifications

General

Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	600 x 600 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)	9.6 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	15 ppm
Printing colors	Black
Scanner type	Flatbed scanner
Grayscale levels	256
Copier resize	25 - 400 %
Maximum number of copies	99 copies
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	20 cpm
Total input capacity	300 sheets
Internal memory	16 MB
Dimensions (WxDxH)	518 x 445 x 299 mm
All-in-one functions	Copy, Scan
Standard media sizes	A4
Supported media weight(s)	56/128 g/m²
Color all-in-one functions	scan, n
Compatible operating systems	Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
USB port	Yes
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0
Market positioning	Home & office

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	17800 g