The laser printer uses laser technology to print text and images on paper. It works by using a laser beam to draw an electrostatic image on a selenium-coated drum. Dry ink powder called toner then adheres to the charged areas on the drum and is transferred to the paper. The paper goes through heat and pressure to permanently fix the toner image. Common steps in the laser printing process are charging the drum, exposing it to the laser beam, developing the image with toner, transferring it to paper, and fusing it on with heat. Laser printers have advantages like higher speeds and lower costs compared to inkjet printers.