Which step comes after the developing step in the electrophotographic printing process?

In the electrophotographic printing process, after the developing step, the next step is transferring. This step involves moving the developed toner from the imaging drum or belt to the paper. This transfer is accomplished by applying a charge to the paper that is opposite to the charge of the toner particles, causing the toner to adhere to the paper.

The transferring step is crucial because it ensures that the toner is accurately placed on the paper surface to form the desired image or text. Following this, the toner will go through a fusing process where heat and pressure are applied to permanently bond the toner to the paper.

The processing step is earlier in the overall sequence, where the image data is processed to create a latent image on the drum. The fusing step comes after transferring, and cleaning is performed at the end of the cycle to clear any residual toner from the drum or belt to prepare it for the next print job.