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Image forming apparatus with intermediate transfer member

US5438398A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 1994
Grant dateAug 1, 1995
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Expiry dateMar 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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