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Toner mass developed control ratio modification system

US4951088A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 1988
Grant dateAug 21, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/00042
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A toner mass developed control system for use with electronic printers or copiers provides for the measurement of toned photoconductor reflectivity and bare photoconductor reflectivity. The standard control ratio is modified by characterizing the particular sensor unit in use and by taking into account the reflectance from both photoconductor and toner in the toned patch reflectivity measurement. These factors together with a modification for photoconductor reflectance degradation enable accurate control in high optical density development and with highly reflective color toners by altering the control ratio in accordance with these factors.

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