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Intermediate transfer type image forming apparatus and an intermediate transfer medium therefor

US5655199A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 1996
Grant dateAug 5, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/1661
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intermediate transfer type image forming apparatus for sequentially performing primary and secondary image transfer with the intermediary of an intermediate transfer medium implemented as, e.g., a belt, and the intermediate transfer member are disclosed. The image transfer medium has a lower surface resistivity on its rear than on its front or image carrying surface.

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