Electrophotographic printer with apparatus for moving a flexible photoconductor into engagement with a developer module
US5604570A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G2215/018
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A latent image is developed in the photoconductor surface of a moving belt by displacing the belt from its path of movement toward an adjacent stationary electrophotographic developer as the latent image approaches that developer, to establish a toner transfer gap therebetween, where toner is transferred from the developer to the photoconductor as the latent image passes the developer. Electromagnetically or pneumatically operated mechanisms are employed to displace the belt.
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