Laser Exposure 
SM 6-17 G133 
Detailed 
Descriptions 
6.3.2 OPTICAL PATH 
 
The laser beams for black [A] and yellow [B] are directed to the upper part of the polygon 
mirror [C]. Laser beams for magenta [D] and cyan [E] are directed to the lower part of the 
polygon mirror [C].   
The L2 lens [F] corrects the main scan line. Without this component, the line bends out 
towards the middle of the main scan. The central bend of the L2 lens is adjusted in the 
factory. 
The speed of the polygon mirror depends on the selected mode and model (see below). 
 
Mode 
Resolution 
(dpi) 
Polygon 
motor speed 
(rpm) 
Process line 
speed (mm/s)
Print speed 
(ppm) 
Remarks 
600 x 600 (1 
bit, 2-bit) 
24,212 205  40 2 beams 
B/W 
(except 
OHP/Thick 
paper) 
600 x 600 
4-bit 
36,377 77  17  - 
600 x 600 (1 
bit, 2-bit) 
24,212 205  40 2 beams 
Color 
(except 
OHP/Thick 
paper) 
600 x 600 
4-bit 
36,377 77  17  - 
OHP/Thick 
1 to Thick 4 
600 x 600 (1 
bit, 2-bit) 
27,165 115  25  -