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Method of using an infra-red densitometer to insure two-pass cleaning

US5236795A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 5, 1991
Grant dateAug 17, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2221/001
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Infra-Red Densitometer (IRD) readings are utilized to check the efficiency of two-pass cleaning of the black toner patch in a tri-level imaging apparatus. The IRD examines the background patch of the tri-level image and declares a machine fault if excessive toner is detected.

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