COMPTIA A+ Practice Exam

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In laser printing, what follows the development of an image?

Cleaning
Fusing
Transferring
Charging

The correct answer is: Transferring

In the laser printing process, after an image is developed on the imaging drum or roller, the next critical step is the transferring of the toner onto the paper. During the transfer phase, the toner, which has been attracted to the developed image on the drum, is transferred to the paper under the influence of an electrical charge that pulls the toner from the drum and ensures that it adheres correctly to the paper. Cleaning and fusing occur at later stages in the printing process. Cleaning involves removing any residual toner from the drum after the transfer is complete, while fusing uses heat and pressure to permanently bond the toner to the paper. Charging, on the other hand, refers to the initial step where the drum is given a uniform negative charge before the image is developed.