A digital printer that builds an image by sweeping a laser beam across a charged photoreceptor drum. The laser neutralizes specific areas to attract dry toner powder, which is then transferred to the paper and permanently melted into the fibers by heated fuser rollers. It is heavily used for proofing, short-run office documents, and variable data printing.
Heard on the job
Send the black-and-white galleys to the laser printer so the proofreader can get started.