Basic Printer Functions
This chapter presents a generalized functional overview of the printer and the
printing processes. The following printer systems are discussed:
• DC Controller System/ Power System
• Formatter System
• Image Formation System
• Paper Feed System
• Laser/Scanner System
Figure 5-1 is a generalized block diagram of the printer:
Printer Functional Block Diagram
Figure 5-1
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