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The principal process of image formation is described here. The print process can be broadly divided into five stages with seven steps. A toner image is formed on paper as it goes through each process. The following figure illustrates the stages and steps of the print process as follows. 1. Electrostatic latent image formation stage Forms an electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum. Step 1: Primary charging Step 2: Laser beam exposure 2. Developing stage Makes the electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum surface visible by applying toner. Step 3: Development 3. Transfer stage Transfers a toner image on the photosensitive drum onto paper. Step 4: Transfer Step 5: Separation 4. Fuser stage Fuses the toner image on paper. Step 6: Fuser 5. ETB cleaning stage Cleans the residual toner on the photosensitive drum. Step 7: ETB cleaning Latent image formation This stage consists of two steps and forms an electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum. When the last step in this stage is completed, a negative electrical charge remains in the unexposed drum surface area by the laser beam and is removed from the exposed area. The image with negative charge on the drum is called an "electrostatic latent image", and it is invisible to the human eye. 62 Chapter 4 Operational theory ENWW

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ETB removal and replacement	99
Fuser removal and replacement	107
Formatter removal and replacement	115
DC controller removal and replacement	118
Separation assembly removal and replacement	121
Paper-pickup roller removal and replacement	122
Control panel removal and replacement	124
Memory-card assembly removal and replacement	129
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Troubleshooting checklist	144
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To clear jams from the top bin (HP Color LaserJet 2605)	156
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E-Label reader guide pin damage	160
Print problems	161
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Improving print quality	161
Paper Types menu	161
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Identifying and correcting printed image defects	163
Print-quality checklist	164
General print quality issues	164
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Paper handling issues	170
Wrong size/type media	170
Cannot select a tray or feature to use	171
Performance problems	171
Functional tests (SERVICE ONLY)	173
Engine-test print	173
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Cold reset	174
NVRAM initializer	174
Super NVRAM initializer	174
Restoring page counts and serial number	175
Cleaning the ETB	175
Troubleshooting tools	176
Printer pages and reports	176
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Configuration page	177
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Fuser cleaning page	177
Print quality troubleshooting pages	177
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The principal process of image formation is described here. The print process can be broadly divided

into five stages with seven steps. A toner image is formed on paper as it goes through each process.

The following figure illustrates the stages and steps of the print process as follows.

Electrostatic latent image formation stage

Forms an electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum.

Step 1: Primary charging

Step 2: Laser beam exposure

Developing stage

Makes the electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum surface visible by applying toner.

Step 3: Development

Transfer stage

Transfers a toner image on the photosensitive drum onto paper.

Step 4: Transfer

Step 5: Separation

Fuser stage

Fuses the toner image on paper.

Step 6: Fuser

ETB cleaning stage

Cleans the residual toner on the photosensitive drum.

Step 7: ETB cleaning

Latent image formation

This stage consists of two steps and forms an electrostatic latent image on the photosensitive drum.

When the last step in this stage is completed, a negative electrical charge remains in the unexposed

drum surface area by the laser beam and is removed from the exposed area. The image with

negative charge on the drum is called an “electrostatic latent image”, and it is invisible to the human

eye.

Chapter 4

Operational theory

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