Chapter 6
Principles of Operation
Chapter 6
Principles of Operation
CONTENTS
1. Printing Process
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1.1 Summary of Printing Process
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1.2 Schematic Diagram for Printing Processes
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1.3 Description of Printing Process Techniques
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1.3.1 Charging with electricity
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1.3.2 Exposure
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1.3.3 Development
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1.3.4 Trickle
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1.3.5 Primary transfer (drum -> IDT 1)
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1.3.6 Secondary transfer (IDT 1 -> IDT 2)
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1.3.7 Cleaning (IDT 1)
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1.3.8 Tertiary transfer (IDT 2 - paper)
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1.3.9 Cleaning (IDT 2)
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1.3.10 Static elimination
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1.3.11 Fixing
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1.3.12 Cleaning (general)
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2. Paper Transfer
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2.1 Paper Transfer Route (without option)
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2.2 Layout of Paper Transfer Route
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3. Functions of Major Functional Components
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3.1 Paper Cassette
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3.1.1 Major functions
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3.1.2 Reference diagram
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3.1.3 Multiple sheet feed prevention
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3.2 Paper Feeder
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3.2.1 Major functions
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3.2.2 Reference diagram
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3.3 Separator & Registration Assembly
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3.3.1 Major functions
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3.3.2 Reference diagram
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3.3.3 Multiple sheet feed prevention
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3.3.4 Lead edge registration
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3.4 Inner Duplex Assembly
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3.4.1 Major functions
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3.4.2 Reference diagram
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3.5 Outer Duplex Assembly
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3.5.1 Major functions
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3.5.2 Reference diagram
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3.6 Transfer Roller & Fuser
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3.6.1 Major functions
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3.6.2 Reference diagram
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3.7 Xerographics
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3.7.1 Major functions
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3.7.2 Reference diagram
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3.8 Toner Dispenser Assembly
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