How Laser Printer Works

May 7th, 2008

Reader’s Question:

Can you please explain to me briefly how a laser printer works?

Jim

Indianapolis, IN

 

A drum is charged up with electrostatic charge. Then, the laser writes the image onto the drum, discharging the bits where it shines but leaving the remainder still charged. The toner is then put on the drum, and sticks where the charge remains, but falls off where the laser has discharged it. Pressure and heat are then used to transfer this ink to the paper and fuse it on.

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