Here's how it works:
1. The laser beam scans a drum, creating a statically charged image. The drum is coated in a photoconductive material that changes its electrical charge when exposed to light. The laser beam creates a pattern of positive charges on the drum, corresponding to the image to be printed.
2. Toner particles, which are also charged, are attracted to the areas of the drum with positive charge. The toner, a fine powder, sticks to the drum in the pattern of the image.
3. The toner-coated image is transferred to the paper. The paper is given a negative charge, attracting the toner particles from the drum.
4. The toner is fused to the paper using heat and pressure. This creates a permanent image on the paper.
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