A+ Printers!
Transferring stage
Laser printer stage involving the actual paper receiving toner for the first time
Fusing stage
Laser printer stage that applies heat and pressure to verify adhesion to the paper
Developing stage
Laser printer stage that describes the movement of toner to the latent image on the drum
Processing Stage
Laser printer stage that includes a host sending data to the printer
Writing (also called "exposing" stage)
Laser printer stage that involves the laser creating a latent image on the drum
Conditioning stage
Laser printer stage that requires the corona to power all other components
Dithering (Half toning)
Term describing the process of spacing print material to create the illusion of a lighter/brighter color
Platen gap
Term used to describe the distance between a print head and paper
Pickup Rollers (or separator pads)
Component in a laser printer that begins movement through the paper path
Drum
Component responsible for the actual imaging and toner transfer to paper
Corona
Component responsible for the conditioning stage of a laser printer
HVPS
Component that acts as a very powerful PSU for a laser printer
Fuser
Component that adds 350 degrees and pressure to verify toner adhesion