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Cleaning device for conductive magnetic toner and image recording apparatus using same

US4989021A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1988
Grant dateJan 29, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G21/0035
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The cleaning device for removing the toner image formed by conductive and magnetic toner from the recording medium. The cleaning device includes a rubbing member made of an electrically conductive brush of soft material or a conductive resin blade made of soft material to clean the recording medium. The cleaning device is disposed upstream of the recording position. Damage of the recording material by cleaning is prevented according to the present invention.

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