Developing unit for an image forming apparatus and method of collecting bicomponent developer therefrom
US5638159A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/0893
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A developing unit using a bicomponent developer and capable of collecting only carrier included in the developer and deteriorated due to aging while recycling toner, and a method of collecting the developer from the developing unit. The developing unit separate the developer into toner and carrier before the collection of the developer.
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