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