Phaser 6130 Color Laser Printer Service Manual 2-3
Theory of Operation
Printing Process
The Phaser 6130 print process consists of the following steps:
1. Charging – The Drum surfaces are charged with electricity. 
2. Exposure – The Drums are exposed to laser beams. 
3. Development – Image is developed with toner.
4. Transfer (Drum ---> Paper) – Four color finished toner image on the 
Drums is transferred onto the paper.
5. Cleaning (Imaging Unit) – Excess toner is removed from the Drum and 
BCR.
6. Excess Toner Collection – Excess toner is moved to the collection box.
7. Fusing – The Fuser applies toner on to paper using heat and pressure.
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Transfer Belt
[(4) Transfer]
[(7) Cleaning]
Imaging Unit
[(1) Charge]
[(3) Development]
[(4) Transfer]
[(5) Cleaning]
Fuser
[(6) Fusing]
:  Laser Beam
:  Paper Transfer
Laser Unit
[(2) Exposure]