Image forming apparatus with intermediate transfer member
US5438398A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/1661
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An image forming apparatus includes a first image bearing member on which a toner image can be formed; an intermediate transfer member onto which the toner image is transferable from the first image bearing member; wherein the toner image is further transferred onto a second image bearing member therefrom; wherein the intermediate transfer member comprises a conductive layer to which a voltage is applied, a surface layer on the conductive layer, and a volume resistivity of the surface layer is 10.sup.5 -10.sup.11 ohm.cm.
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