Image forming apparatus
US10852175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G21/0094
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus has a photosensitive drum configured to bear a developer image, a developing apparatus having a developing roller that bears developer and a developing blade that regulates the amount of the developer on the developing roller, and a detection portion that detects information on the amount of the developer stored in the developing apparatus. The image forming apparatus performs a discharging operation for discharging a coating agent, applied to a developing roller in an unused state, from the developing apparatus to the photosensitive drum, while varying an operational condition for the discharging operation varied based on the information.
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