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Image forming apparatus for controlling transfer voltage based on pattern

US11619898B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2022
Grant dateApr 4, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G15/5041
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image forming unit forms test images of a color of the same type as a first color using toner of a second color and toner of a third color, transfers first and second test images, fixes the test images on a sheet, controls a sensor to read the test images, determines sampling timings for the test images based on an output signal related to the first test image outputted from the sensor using a color filter of a fourth color, acquires a result of reading the test images based on a reading result of the test images on the sheet by the color sensor using a color filter of the first color and the sampling timing, and determines a transfer voltage based on the result of reading the test images.

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