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Electrophotographic method

US4311778A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1978
Grant dateJan 19, 1982
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Expiry dateJun 27, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/102
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This specification discloses an electrophotographic method and apparatus for forming an electrostatic latent image on a photosensitive medium having a conductive layer, a photoconductive layer and an insulating layer. The method comprises a primary charging step, an image light exposure step, a secondary charging step, a tone regulating step and a whole surface exposure step.

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