Fuser block
Until the fusing stage is complete, the image is not permanently affixed to the paper. The toner can be
easily smudged until the heat and pressure of the fusing process fix the image to the sheet.
Step 6: fusing
The toner melts by the heat and pressure as the paper passes through the rollers. The toner image is
permanently fused to the paper. The fusing bias is applied to the fuser film to improve print-quality.
Figure 1-19
Fusing bias
Drum-cleaning block
The residual toner is removed from the photosensitive drum surface
Step 7: drum cleaning
The cleaning blade scrapes the residual toner off the surface of the photosensitive drum and toner is
deposited in the toner collection box.
Figure 1-20
Cleaning blade
Toner collection box
Toner cartridge
The cartridge is filled with toner and consists of the following components:
Photosensitive drum
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Developing roller
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Fusing
Drum cleaning
Photosensitive
drum
Fuser heater
Fuser film
Pressure roller
Toner
Paper
Image-formation system
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